Revolutionising Rescue

Lukas Hydraulics GmbH has unveiled their latest innovation: e³Connect tools, powered by Captium. These tools, including spreaders, cutters, and combi tools, are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern rescue services, emphasising precision, reliability, and real-time data. 

User-Friendly Design 

e³Connect tools feature an intuitive interface and easy-to-use controls. This, combined with Captium’s advanced capabilities, ensure tasks are completed quickly, safely, and accurately. 

Technological Advancements 

e³Connect tools are equipped with smart sensors and IoT capabilities, allowing seamless data exchange with the Captium service platform. This integration provides rescue teams with technical reports, safety analyses, and a comprehensive overview of all connected devices. 

Key Features: 

  • Optimised Tool Management: Ensures devices are maintained at peak performance, reducing downtime and extending service life. 
  • Maximised Device Readiness: Continuous monitoring and data analysis keep rescue tools ready for action, minimising delays during critical operations. 
  • Enhanced Reliability: Comprehensive service and maintenance plans, including regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs, facilitated through the Captium platform. Monitoring and diagnostics allow early detection of potential issues, minimising downtime. Users receive alerts for necessary maintenance tasks, ensuring tools remain in peak condition. 
  • Maximising Readiness: e³Connect tools have a self-test function that enhances readiness and maintenance efficiency. Using smart sensors and IoT connectivity, the tools monitor performance and condition, collecting data on battery capacity, temperature, and malfunctions. This data is sent to the Captium service platform for analysis. If issues are detected, alerts are sent to the user and service representative, ensuring timely maintenance and minimising downtime. This proactive approach extends the tools’ service life and ensures they are always ready for critical rescue operations. 
  • Operational Efficiency and Security Equipped with advanced geofencing capabilities, e³Connect tools enhance operational efficiency and security. Users can define geographic boundaries for tool operation, and alerts are sent if a tool moves outside these areas. This prevents unauthorised use and potential loss. Additionally, geofencing aids in fleet management by providing real-time location data, enabling quick responses to issues and optimising equipment deployment. 

 

Captium: The Heart of Connectivity and Security 

Captium serves as the central hub for all data collected by e³Connect devices. This web-based platform, developed with Microsoft, offers several groundbreaking features: 

  • Automatic Data Transmission: Devices connect to Wi-Fi or LTE networks to transfer data to the Captium database, ensuring information is up-to-date and accessible. 
  • Early Error Detection: Captium alerts users to potential malfunctions, such as severe vibrations, blade damage, or low battery performance, allowing immediate corrective actions and minimising equipment failure risks. 

Future Vision 

Captium’s future “LOCATOR” feature will provide a visual overview of device locations, showing the last known position and operational status on a map. This will help customers quickly address any loss, malfunction, or failure, enhancing safety and efficiency. Real-time updates will ensure fleet management is current and adaptable to changing conditions. 

Enhanced User Experience 

The e³Connect tools powered by Captium are a testament to Lukas’ dedication to innovation and excellence. With a long-standing reputation for durable and reliable tools, the enhanced efficiency, safety features, and connectivity of the e³Connect products will revolutionise the hydraulic tools market, empowering users to achieve new levels of performance and productivity, ensuring that rescue teams are better equipped, more informed, and always ready to save lives. 

e³Connect rescue tools are available through the Lukas Hydraulics dealer network. For more information, visit: lukas.com 

 

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