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James Lasseter 9/24/25 James Lasseter 9/24/25

Field Data Collection Made Simple with Azmyth on Foot

Azmyth on Foot turns your iPhone into a survey tool with RTK accuracy, helping utilities and telecoms collect precise field data faster and more efficiently.

James Lasseter 11/15/24 James Lasseter 11/15/24

How to Collect Field Data on Power Poles

This article covers the primary methods for collecting field data on power poles: Manual Ground Inspection, LiDAR, Aerial Survey, and our method at Vulcan Line Tools which incorporates 360 imagery collection and analysis with Azmyth.

James Lasseter 10/14/24 James Lasseter 10/14/24

What is OSP Fiber Network Design?

Fiber optic internet is essential for modern connectivity, but millions of Americans still lack access. Vulcan Line Tools offers efficient solutions for OSP fiber network design, helping communication companies expand high-speed internet access by streamlining the make-ready assessment process.

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Transforming utilities and infrastructure surveying with Reach RX and Azmyth on Foot

Using the Azmyth on Foot iOS app paired with Emlid's Reach RX GNSS receiver, their team reduced survey time per pole from 20 minutes to just 30 seconds.

From Remote Sensed Data and the Useable By-Products

Jamie Young of Pointerra and Zac Young of Vulcan Line Tools discuss their partnership performing PLAs on distribution power poles using LiDAR, artificial intelligence and human engineering. They highlight their efficient approach to PLA, which they call “Quick Loading.”

Transforming Utility Pole Inspections with Mosaic X Camera System

Streamlining data collection and precision measurements with Mosaic X and Vulcan Line Tools’ Azmyth platform.

Birmingham startup launches software to support fiber internet providers

A local utilities startup launched a software platform that will ease the challenges of mapping neighborhoods for fiber internet services.

Pro Tool Reviews

Vulcan Line Tools Wave Timer Measures Power Line Sag, Tension, and Temperature.

Podcast: Zac Young on his award-winning startup Vulcan Line Tools

A recent Auburn University graduate, Zac Young discusses his company, how it got started and the competitions he’s already won.