NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced Spot-r EquipTag, the first-of-its kind solution to track operator identity, equipment location, and equipment utilization – indoors, outdoors and in areas without clear line of sight to the sky. Spot-r EquipTag integrates with the company’s Spot-r network and its flagship wearable sensor technology to provide total digital visibility into worker and equipment activity, location, and safety – all in real-time.
“Unauthorized or improper usage of construction equipment is a major cause of injury, damage, fatalities and unforeseen costs on jobsites,” said Chad Hollingsworth, co-founder and CEO, Triax Technologies. “Spot-r EquipTag, working with the Spot-r Clip, enables contractors to see in real-time where their equipment is, who’s using it and whether they are authorized to do so – which significantly reduces risk and prevents incidents. It also helps keep projects on time and on budget, since any piece of equipment – large or small – can be tracked in real-time regardless of where it’s located on site.”
Overcoming the limitations of traditional telematics solutions, Spot-r EquipTag is the first plug-and-play, non-GPS solution to manage equipment, workforce and site safety without restrictions such as equipment size or indoor/outdoor location. Operating off the same secure Spot-r network, EquipTags work exclusively with Spot-r Clips to identify worker certification information and send immediate alerts if there is an unknown or unauthorized operator. While EquipTags track the location and activity of equipment on site, Spot-r Clips layer in workforce and certification data, providing a comprehensive view of how the equipment is being operated across the jobsite and by whom.
“Our key mission is to promote worksite safety in everything we do, so we can better protect – and serve – our customers and employees,” said Helge Jacobsen, VP, Operational Excellence and Innovation, United Rentals. “Spot-r EquipTag does just that, enabling us to deploy technology in meaningful ways to increase visibility and safety, while advancing our vision of a technology-connected worksite. We’re pleased to work closely with Triax and be among the first to help bring this innovative technology to the marketplace.”
The Spot-r EquipTag adheres to any piece of equipment to automatically collect activity and utilization data and provide the complete, real-time information companies need to coordinate rentals, optimize schedules and improve safety and compliance in the challenging construction site environment. In addition, real-time equipment location minimizes time spent tracking down devices and streamlines delivery, service and pick-up.
The new product will be exhibited in booth C402 at Autodesk University at the Venetian Las Vegas from Nov. 14-16.
About Triax Technologies
Triax Technologies, Inc. is a Norwalk, Conn.-based technology company that develops and delivers IoT solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship Spot-r system connects workers, equipment and managers through a proprietary, minimal infrastructure network, sensors and a cloud-based dashboard. By providing real-time, data-driven visibility into daily site operations and safety incidents, Spot-r is changing the way construction companies manage resources, information, and risk. Triax develops intelligent, actionable solutions that address the complexities of an active jobsite, and helps firms streamline processes and build safer and smarter. More information can be found at: https://www.triaxtec.com/
Twitter: @Triaxspotr
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