a world leader in laser measurement technology

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If you could carry out your work safely and cleanly at the speed of light, you’d jump at the opportunity…..


Now’s your chance:

Whether you are managing traffic control in the US, surveying forests in England, positioning ships on the high seas or assessing underground cavities in Australian mines, Measurement Devices Ltd (MDL) can revolutionise how you work.

With more than 25 years’ experience, MDL is a global pioneer and world leader in laser measurement technology and positioning and navigation systems used by businesses which have reached the forefront of their industry by increasing their efficiency and providing the best technologies for their staff.

Founded in 1983, MDL is a privately-owned, UK-based developer, designer and manufacturer of eye-safe, laser-based, time-of-flight measurement systems used in scores of applications where speed, accuracy and safety are paramount.

MDL, which has six global bases, is ISO 9001/2000 certified. Products range from simple, easy-to-use laser modules to sophisticated 3D laser surveying and imaging systems which are revolutionising once-arduous or hazardous assignments.

A quarter century of excellence has seen many of MDL’s developments become industry standard including Fanbeam® laser radar for dynamic position control of ships, Quarryman® laser rock profiling systems used in rugged, hard-rock mining operations and C-ALS®, Cavity Scanner used for remote void measuring.

Technology is constantly creating new possibilities and a rolling research, development and investment programme ensures that MDL and its customers are leading the way in providing new technological solutions for age-old problems.

MDL’s six global offices are at Aberdeen, Scotland; York, England; Houston, Texas; Elko, Nevada, US; Ontario, Canada and Melbourne Australia.

MDL create first complete 3D model of Gapping Gill


a world leader in laser measurement technology

LaserAce®, Fanbeam®, Quarryman® and C-ALS® are registered trademarks of Measurement Devices Limited (MDL). All other products and company names mentioned on the MDL web site may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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MDL CREATES FIRST COMPLETE 3D MODEL OF GAPING GILL

The first-ever complete 3D model of one of Britain’s most famous caves – Gaping Gill in the Yorkshire Dales - has been generated in a joint project involving people from three Yorkshire potholing clubs.

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