EPC Groupe launch upgraded Expertir blast-design software
Latest software tool enhances blasting design process with intuitive interface and advanced features
EPC Groupe’s Global Technical Solutions division has released an updated and fine-tuned iteration of its Expertir blast-design software as a commercial offering for the quarrying, surface mining, and underground extraction sectors.
Developed and refined by field engineers, the software is designed to digitally support the blast design process, combining advanced functionality with practical usability in the field.
A core element of EPC’s technology ecosystem, Expertir enables users to plan safe and efficient blasts. It supports laser and photogrammetry-based models, precise drilling pattern generation, burden visualisation, tailored loading plans and complex delay sequences for vibration control.
Originally developed by Dr Ricardo Chavez, EPC Groupe’s technical manager, Expertir builds on a long-established EPC application to deliver enhanced control, efficiency and safety in blasting operations.
‘Expertir has been developed over many years, in collaboration with field technical teams,’ remarked Dr Chavez. ‘The software is designed to enhance blasting safety and quality, incorporating extensive field feedback to deliver a tool with advanced technical and operational features.’
The upgraded Expertir blast-design tool also offers a more user-friendly and efficient interface, reinforcing EPC Groupe’s reputation for technical expertise in blasting operations. The international rollout of the software is well underway, with users and EPC Groupe demonstration teams praising its speed, intuitive interface and logical workflow.
A key contributor to the software’s development is EPC Groupe product designer Mailys Padiolleau, who worked closely with field engineers to ensure the tool meets real-world requirements.
She commented: ‘Visiting sites has been essential to understanding the real conditions and challenges our field engineers face every day. Observing how they work has helped me to design an interface that feels natural to use, even in demanding environments. Testing with engineers allowed us to fine-tune the user experience so the tool genuinely supports their work and simplifies tasks.’
