Hoffmann Group Connected Metrology

Intelligent asset management with Connected Metrology

Management of measuring equipment, exchange of calibration data and acquisition of measurement data

Measurement technology made simple – for all tasks relating to simple and modern measuring equipment management: Thanks to intuitive application, you always have an overview of the storage location and condition of all your measuring equipment. Since Connected Metrology covers all measuring equipment tasks in one and is not just a calibration or test equipment management, you can simply save yourself additional software tools.

Due to the free serialization in the new calibration process, the calibrated measuring devices are digitally linked to the calibration data. With Connected Metrology, you have the complete traceability of your products to the measuring equipment including calibration certificate at any time – of course, always auditable.


What are my advantages with Connected Metrology?

What is Connected Metrology?

Your solution if upcoming audits are keeping you awake at night.

Your solution if sorting out all those hard-copy calibration certificates is becoming too much for you.

Your solution if you’re spending more time than you’d like searching for your measuring tools.

Your solution if the cost of lost or misplaced measuring tools is simply becoming too expensive.

  • No installation necessary: Data can be accessed and edited anywhere, even on the go using your tablet or smartphone.
  • Unlimited number of measuring devices, attachments and users: Adapts to your circumstances and enables everything from simple data storage to process changes in production.
  • Easy to use: Clear menu structures, simple order management, practical processes and helpful status overviews enable intuitive working.
  • Increased process reliability: QR codes and scans ensure that only the desired measuring equipment is used and prevent manual user errors.
  • Always up to date: thanks to the open system, you can create, manage and calibrate measuring equipment (and everything else with a regular inspection cycle) of any origin.
  • Comprehensive support: help guides and videos, personal exchanges with Hoffmann application engineers and the support hotline provide you with quick assistance for any questions or concerns you may have.

Up to 50% less work required to manage your testing equipment and document everything

Up to 40% reduction in downtime and time spent searching for tools

Up to 90% reduction in lost measuring tools

Up to 20% lower costs as you need to keep fewer measuring tools in stock

100% peace of mind for audits

The simple solution for your measuring equipment management

  • All measuring equipment and measuring accessories at a glance
  • Structure through customisable categories
  • Comprehensive search and filter options

  • Creation of master warehouses and storage of usage locations
  • Recording of storage location changes via scan and QR codes
  • Connection to GARANT Tool24 possible

  • Documentation of all calibration results and certificates
  • Automatic creation of usage histories and master data changes
  • Guaranteed compliance with archiving periods

  • Creation of collective lists and assignment of tasks
  • Open choice of calibration service provider when creating delivery notes
  • Live status for orders for the Hoffmann Group calibration service

  • Manual creation including master data, images and attachments
  • Bulk import of measuring equipment master data and certificates (VDI/VDE2623)
  • Automatic creation of measuring equipment purchased from the Hoffmann Group

  • Predefined user roles for a secure start
  • Customisable rights system
  • Unlimited number of users

  • Have due date lists generated by the system
  • Send email reminders to any address
  • Individually adjustable parameters, e.g. by cost centre

Make measuring equipment management even easier with additional tools

Calibration & recalibration service for measuring tools and test equipment

  • Automatically transfer certificates
  • Create new measuring tools
  • Track the live status through the laboratory

GARANT Tool24 industrial vending systems

  • Automatically compare all item storage and withdrawal actions
  • Transfer calibration events
  • Synchronise the inventory

Hoffmann Group Connected Tools (HCT)

  • Save time thanks to simple documentation
  • Greater freedom to move around thanks to Bluetooth
  • Transfer data accurately at the push of a button

Connected Manufacturing

The software for optimal tool management and digitization of your production.
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New calibration service

We now calibrate and recalibrate your measuring equipment in one place. Fast and precise in our state-of-the-art calibration laboratory, together with our new calibration service provider Trescal.
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Who’s already doing it? Our testimonials

Ortmann

Digital tools revolutionise Maschinenbau Ortmanns

The Hoffmann Group is making machine manufacturer Ortmanns fit for the future with its Connected Manufacturing Connected Metrology solution.

ASEDO

A more efficient way to calibrate test equipment

Thanks to the innovative Connected Metrology software, the team at Asedo can see the status of their test equipment from anywhere – saving them a lot of time.

OPTIMA

Replacing “antiquated Excel” with intelligent software

The Swabian company Optima relies on the cloud-based Connected Metrology measuring tool management solution from the Hoffmann Group.

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What are the specific implementation steps?

Consultation

  • What exactly is Connected Metrology?
  • Can I see it live in action beforehand?

Analysis & preparation

  • How are you currently performing your work?
  • Which production processes are required in future?
  • What should the logic for the identification numbers look like?
  • Can it be taken over or does anything need to be changed?
  • Has the master data for the measuring tools been maintained? Are the certificates provided as PDF files or in the VDI/VDE2623 format?

Commissioning

  • Import the data
  • Create users, storage locations, cost centres, measuring tool categories and much more
  • Create due date notifications
  • Option when using the scan functions: assign QR codes for measuring tools, users and storage locations
  • Option when using GARANT Tool24: set up the connection

Ongoing operation

  • Now you can get going! If you have further questions, we’d be pleased to assist you in person, or simply contact our helpline.

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