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connectivity you can do this via your mobile phone – and you don ’ t even need to walk over to where the tool is . What ’ s more , the system will remember those instructions and settings for future reference so you can easily apply them again .
You want to know the condition of a drill or a screwdriver before signing it out for an important job . Via the network , the tool can tell you its current state and its entire
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operating history . If it develops a problem while in use – such as overheating – it will send you a warning . If the nature and cause of a fault are not obvious , you can access troubleshooting tips . These are part of an extensive collection of relevant and useful reference information accessible through the system .
Your laser needs to be aligned , or the brightness of your work light needs to be adjusted , but you are some distance away and up a ladder . No problem – just use your phone as a remote control .
You ’ ve taken some measurements using your laser measurer or thermo detector and now you want to put them into a report . With networked devices there ’ s no need to spend time keying them into a document or – worse still – writing them down by hand . You can save them directly into the report document , in the required format , and transmit them without risk of introducing mistakes along the way .
You need to buy a new tool or some accessories for a specific application but you don ’ t want to spend ages working through catalogues and information sheets . Using the Bosch Pocket Assistant , an add-on to Toolbox , you simply scan a tool or its packaging with your phone and the system recognises it . You can then quickly find advice on the best choices for your situation and order them directly via the network . Similarly , if you want to link a tool to TrackMyTools , register it for a warranty or arrange a repair , just scan the product rather than typing its serial number or other details .
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‘ A common source of frustration and wasted time for electrical contractors is lost or hard-to-find tools .’ |
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Tool tracking
A common source of frustration and wasted time for electrical contractors is lost or hard-to-find tools . With TrackMyTools – coming in 2017 – you will know exactly where they are . When packing for a job , you can use it to make a quick check that all the tools you need are present . If one is missing , it will show you where it is in your premises or who you loaned it to and when it is to be returned .
Any faults can be immediately reported via the system . Should you find yourself without a tool you need , it will tell you which of your colleagues have similar tools and you can arrange to borrow one . For inventory managers , it provides instant , clear and up to date knowledge of all tools held by your company and helps in planning their efficient deployment .
The future
Returning to the historical comparison with mobile phones , just consider how much more your current smartphone can do than your first mobile did . You can expect the same sort of rapid development in tool connectivity .
In fact , the voracious appetite of connected tools for data is one of the drivers of progress . They simply never stop recording information on what they are doing . People like the product designers at Bosch analyse the collected data , along with the views of users , to inspire , guide and shape future innovations .
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