SpotSee expands utility of SpotBot impact monitoring device
18/02/2019
SpotSee, a global provider of shock and vibration monitoring through low-cost connectivity and data, has added temperature threshold monitoring to its leading impact monitoring device, SpotBot™ Cellular, bringing even more supply-chain data and transparency to the fingertips of its users.With this additional information accessible anywhere through the SpotSee Cloud, users are able to ensure that temperature-sensitive items, particularly in the food and beverage industry, are not exposed to conditions that compromise their quality. It also provides an extra data metric that enhances the monitoring of any products using SpotBot during transportation.
“SpotBot was already a robust product offering that provided users with supply-chain transparency and increased shipping visibility,” said Angela Kerr, Vice President, Product Portfolio, SpotSee. “With the implementation of real-time temperature monitoring, it now provides unparalleled insight into the supply chain.”
SpotBot is a real-time damage monitoring solution that helps quality, plant and supply-chain managers, as well as forwarders and truckers, to easily see where and when impacts or temperature deviations occur and the potential severity of the damage. This allows shipments that are potentially damaged to be stopped and properly addressed before delivery.
SpotSee has earned the Giteki mark for SpotBot, allowing it to be sold in Japan. As an international trading company, it is important that SpotSee can serve customers around the globe. All wireless devices sold in Japan must be tested to obtain regulatory approval and be certified as conforming to the Japanese Technical Standards of Radio Waves. Any devices that emit radio waves must have a visual Giteki mark on the product in order to be sold. The certification ensures that a device is safe and that its wireless signals do not interfere with other signals, such as those used by the nation’s wireless networks.
“Earning the Giteki mark is a big step for SpotBot and SpotSee. Because of this certification, we will be able to increase supply-chain efficiency, reduce costs and provide unparalleled transparency to the shipping process for Japanese companies,” said Angela.
SpotBot is a stand-alone device that delivers global, real-time, triaxial impact monitoring and tracking through cellular connectivity. The device tracks impact, temperature and location around the world and has an operating battery life of up to 75 days when reporting once an hour. It is mainly used when shipping items that are susceptible to damage during transport and provides comprehensive supply-chain transparency.
In other news, SpotBot has expanded its ShockLog® product line to include the ShockLog Satellite, previously ShockTrak, adding satellite connectivity to a line-up that already boasts cellular and USB connectivity.
“Adding satellite connectivity to ShockLog was a great next step for us to ensure our customers always have the connectivity they need,” said Angela. “The increase in connectivity options allows them to monitor products being transported through the most remote locations where cellular connectivity is not available.”
ShockLogs are used in the power, energy, industrial and medical industries to ensure supply-chain transparency and responsibility. With industry-leading data capture rates, analysis tools and battery life, SpotSee has a set of products that truly connects companies with their assets.
