We receive questions daily about the difference between CabinetManager and various cloud solution providers regarding digital updating and streamlining of information for technicians working with industrial machinery. This article was compiled to explain the way technical in
Consulting, modifying and updating technical documentation for industrial machines and systems is very time-consuming and requires the interaction of multiple stakeholders such as system engineers, technicians, operators, contractors,...
The most efficient solution to these challenges would be to digitize this technical information. And digitization is quickly finding its way into the workplace.
While the old, familiar barcodes cannot contain more than just a code, QR codes can contain much more information, such as:
Most systems are linked to a specific QR code in two possible ways:
Although very easy to implement, URL-based QR codes can be full of pitfalls. QR codes contain a link that cannot be changed. These codes can be based on static links or dynamic links.
Beware: vendor lock-in sensitive
Who owns your data and manages the link? If you don't, you run the risk of being tied to the software vendor.
Code-based QR codes require an application that translates the return code to a location in the cloud. These are generally accessible in two ways:
Component/CAE software vendor based
The supplier of your machine/CAE software provides an application where scanning the supplier's product code leads to its platform. Here you can consult or modify the system. ! vendor lock-in sensitive !
Platform based
Platform-based applications offer a QR solution, where you are usually at the wheel. You have complete control over everything from the QR code to the platform. It works software-independently and is compatible with most CAE formats.
CabinetManager is the product of a seven-year journey in which our mission was to create a digital environment for engineers.
The basic idea behind CabinetManager is to make all the information needed by technicians working on industrial machinery accessible digitally and in an approachable environment, enabling faster and safer troubleshooting and maintenance.
Industrial systems and machines are inherently complex and represent the sum of numerous machines, disciplines and technologies. Maintaining industrial systems and machines therefore requires a digital toolset with a "Swiss army knife" approach.
An agile platform requires an open mindset, where the customer is at the wheel and has complete control over everything, but can also disengage from the platform at any time.
Are you looking for a digitization tool that allows you to maintain systems and machines in most disciplines, where you are firmly in control and the problem of vendor lock-in is virtually non-existent? Then we are exactly the partner you are looking for!