MAYSVILLE, KY, USA, Jan 26, 2026 – Carlson Software is excited to announce the release of version 2.5 of BlastOPS. BlastOPS 2.5 was built on blasting professionals’ feedback to create a modern, end-to-end blast design platform for open-pit and surface mining operations. It combines high-resolution terrain processing with powerful engineering-grade blast planning tools to streamline the entire drill-and-blast workflow.
More about Carlson BlastOPS
BlastOPS software enables engineers to turn complex spatial data into actionable blast designs with greater speed and confidence. High-resolution point clouds and meshes generated in Carlson PhotoCapture can be brought directly into BlastOPS, allowing drone-derived photogrammetry and LiDAR data to flow seamlessly into surfaced terrain and bench models.
From there, users can design optimized blast patterns, import and manage hole data, edit timing, calculate volumes, and generate professional reports within a single, cohesive environment. Once designs are finalized, BlastOPS integrates with Carlson Command to enable efficient transfer of blast patterns and drilling information directly to drill rigs. This reduces manual data handling, minimizes field errors, and connects survey, design, and execution through the unified Carlson workflow.
New Features in BlastOPS 2.5
- Import and process drone and LiDAR point clouds
- Guided workflow from raw point cloud to finished terrain surfaces
- High-resolution surface generation with trimming and smoothing
- Interactive point cloud editing, patching, and measurement
- High-performance 3D blast design environment for complex mine geometry
- Bench, pad, and surface tools for drill-ready terrain
- Crest, toe, boundary, and burden line design tools
- Intelligent blast pattern layout with full control over spacing, depth, and orientation
- Import Boretraked drill holes for accurate as-drilled modeling
- Hole-level editing with synchronized 2D profile and 3D views
- Direct export of drill patterns to Carlson Command
- Accurate stockpile and blast volume calculations
- Drill hole loading design with reusable explosive templates
- Full timing and initiation design with smart connector tools and visual timing histograms
- Professional reports and high-quality PDF exports
To learn more about BlastOPS please visit info.carlsonsw.com/blastops, email us at info@carlsonsw.com, or call us at 606-564-5028.
About Carlson Software Inc.
Founded in 1983, Carlson Software Inc. specializes in CAD design software, field data collection, laser measurement and machine control solutions for the civil engineering, surveying, GIS, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions for the entire project cycle. Carlson Software is headquartered in Maysville, Ky., U.S.A., with branch offices in Boston, Mass.; Almere, The Netherlands; Brisbane, Australia; Ottawa, Canada; and York, England.
