Krank Demonstrates Remote Equipment Inspections Across Three Continents

Krank has completed what it describes as the first live demonstration of remote heavy equipment inspections conducted across three continents in less than an hour using its AI-powered inspection platform, Inspeq.

The demonstration, called "The Triple," featured one qualified inspector overseeing inspections in North America, Europe and Africa while working remotely from Krank's operations center in Cambridge, England. The event was broadcast live on LinkedIn and was viewed by more than 800 industry professionals, according to the company.

Chris Buehn, chief operating officer of Mevas Inspectors, directed inspections at equipment dealer locations without traveling to the job sites. Using Inspeq's Remote Work Orders capability, he guided local personnel through inspections using live video collaboration, structured digital workflows and centralized reporting.

Participating dealers included CGT in Italy, BLC Plant in South Africa and Sunstate Equipment in the United States. Machines inspected during the demonstration included a hydraulic excavator, a CAT 140 11A motor grader and a JLG 450AJ articulating boom lift.

According to Krank, the demonstration was intended to show how experienced inspectors can oversee inspections in multiple locations while local personnel perform the physical inspection tasks.

"Anyone who works in this industry knows how challenging it can be to get experienced inspectors where they're needed most. Too often, highly skilled professionals spend more time travelling between assets than carrying out inspections, and with a limited number of highly trained inspectors available, making the best use of their time and expertise is more important than ever," said Mark Turner, CEO of Krank and Inspeq.

"The Triple showed there is another way. We connected one experienced inspector with three machines across three continents using the Inspeq platform, showing that high-quality inspections can be delivered without the same reliance on travel. By reducing time spent moving between assets, Inspeq allows inspectors to spend more time applying their skills, while helping companies improve efficiency and increase inspection capacity."

Buehn said the platform maintained the inspection process while reducing administrative work.

"For me, the key point was that the quality of the inspection did not change. I was still relying on my experience, following the same approach and making the same professional assessments I would during a traditional site visit.

"What Inspeq changed was the way that expertise could be delivered. I was able to support teams around the world from one place while still capturing the information needed to complete a full and thorough inspection. The platform brought the findings, images and documentation together as we worked, so by the time the inspection was complete, the final report was already populated, which saved additional time and removed the need for further administrative steps after the inspection."

Krank said the demonstration highlights an alternative approach to traditional equipment inspections, which typically require inspectors to travel to each machine. The company said Inspeq is now available in seven languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Zulu.