Capital Equipment News May 2019

MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Customisable push notifications alert Cat App users of machine operating condition, even if they don’t check into the app every day.

The power is in your hands

Construction and mining industries deal with big-ticket equipment that has to be properly looked after all the time. bauma 2019 reflected that there is a big focus on developing mobile apps that give equipment owners and fleet managers the power in their hands by allowing them to keep an eye on their mission-critical assets on-the-go. By Munesu Shoko .

O ne of the key takeaways from bauma 2019 was that a mobile app is a must-have for any capital equipment owner or fleet manager, as it helps them keep an eye on their fleets from anywhere, anytime. A key reason to rely on apps for fleet managers is accessibility. You can inspect your fleet 24/7 from any mobile device using your login and password. At bauma 2019, several companies showcased their mobile app developments, and among them were Caterpillar, Allu and SSAB. Caterpillar launched what it claims to be the industry’s first mobile app designed to allow customers who spend their time in a truck, at the job site and on-the-go to take advantage of equipment telematics data. The new Cat App delivers simplified, streamlined data directly to mobile devices, helping customers monitor machine

location and health, react faster to fault codes and maximise uptime. Allu unveiled the latest version of the Allu Mobile Application (Allu App), which provides an intelligent digital solution for customers and operators to obtain accurate and timely information regarding safe operations at jobsites, thereby maximising the use of their Allu equipment. The app accomplishes this whenever a mobile online service is available through accessing information that is relevant to the serial number of the attachment. SSAB presented a variety of free apps that can help customers become more productive. The apps are available on the App Store and Google Play. They help customers do the math and add up the savings when using SSAB’s high-strength steels, Hardox wear plate and Strenx performance steel.

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