Innovations in Delivery, Engineering, and Machining: September Industry Highlights
Industry Asia Pacific
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This month’s edition highlights key innovations in the tech and industrial sectors:
Stay informed on these exciting developments shaping the industry!
THAI ON-DEMAND DELIVERY SERVICE SKOOTAR SCALES OPERATIONS WITH HERE TECHNOLOGIES
HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that on-demand delivery service in Thailand, SKOOTAR, is leveraging HERE Geocoding and Routing application programming interfaces (APIs) to optimize its search and routing capabilities for its delivery operations.
The on-demand delivery market in Thailand is experiencing growth, driven by the rising popularity of ride-hailing and e-commerce. In Bangkok alone, motorcycles are the preferred vehicle for deliveries due to their ability to navigate traffic efficiently and provide express delivery for small packages. In this competitive landscape, optimizing delivery routes and ensuring rider’s well-being are critical for maintaining high service standards and customer satisfaction.
Since 2018, SKOOTAR has been leveraging the HERE Location Services, extensively utilizing HERE Geocoding and Routing APIs to optimize its delivery operations and improved customer satisfaction. Initially focused on receiving and sending documents, SKOOTAR has since expanded its customer base to include e-commerce, food delivery, pick-up truck delivery services. The company also offers customized delivery solutions tailored for individual business needs.
With HERE playing a crucial role in meeting the company’s growing service demands, SKOOTAR relies heavily on HERE Location Services to ensure efficient and accurate deliveries. By providing tailored location technology solutions that address SKOOTAR’s specific business needs, HERE has been instrumental in supporting their expansion. The HERE Platform not only enhances SKOOTAR’s existing capabilities but also opens new opportunities for scaling operations, improving service quality, and driving future growth.
AUTOMATIC SCHEMATIC GENERATION IN THE CLOUD
Holger Jansen ““The new context-sensitive Inline app assistance technology gets users faster results,” says Eplan’s Business Owner Functional Design Holger Jansen.
One of these is the cloud-based software eBuild, with which users can generate their projects with a simple mouse click. The new Version 2025 is now available – with significant advantages in ease of use, operation, and for configurating and generating schematics. Automatically generating schematics is nothing new.
Exactly how this happens is getting increasingly innovative and one thing is clear: the cloud has become indispensable in this process. Eplan’s eBuild software, which is fully integrated into the Eplan Cloud, now offers even more ease of use and maximum simplicity. The new Version 2025, which is available now, impresses with numerous improvements for the more efficient use of macro technology in engineering. “We have developed a solution that is easy to use, but at the same time is very innovative in terms of its functionality,” says Eplan’s Business Owner Functional Design Holger Jansen.
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Operation in the cloud – even easier and now context sensitive The user interface has been optimised so that users simply have a better overview of the project even more quickly. For instance, the new Navigator bar means that users can keep an eye on the eBuild configuration and generation process at all times. And that is not all on the technology side of things. “The new context-sensitive Inline app assistance technology gets users faster results,” Jansen says. “This new help functionality, which is directly embedded inline into eBuild, makes it even easier to use.” How it works The process is very easy. Users just log into the Eplan Cloud and can access their own projects via their company organisation in the cloud. No software installation is necessary for this. In Project Builder – a part of Eplan eBuild – the corresponding macro libraries can be selected and then the project can be configurated and/or generated.
The new Navigator supports users in this area by making the selection process easier. End-to-end data consistency – from product structuring to the actual project realisation – is also ensured on the system side by complying with guidelines and standards. Configuration in the cloud means easier and faster results A set of rules and configuration interfaces can be intuitively and quickly created without knowing any higher programming languages – skills in Eplan macro technology suffice here. These Eplan macros are then augmented in eBuild with a set of rules. Users next use this configuration method to input their client’s requirements for a machine or plant system. A new feature in eBuild 2025 is the ability to configure from an internet browser – on Windows, Android or iOS. So there are no longer any obstacles for using eBuild as an engineering configurator on mobile devices.
Eplan eBuild 2025The new Wizard reliably guides users through the configuration process to automatically generate the schematics.
Generation in the cloud means even more collaboration
Along with configuration, generating projects is fully cloud based in eBuild 2025, meaning a local installation of the Eplan software is no longer necessary. Schematics can be directly generated in the cloud via an Eplan Project provided by eManage. Using eView, Eplan’s proprietary viewer in the cloud, projects and documentation can be displayed on any device – whether it be on a tablet, a smartphone or a browser and it of course works in both iOS and Android environments. The plans can be checked here and changes can be fed back into the project using the redlining and greenlining functionality in the viewer. In conclusion Using Eplan eBuild in the cloud, schematics can now be created from an internet browser. The advantages are clear: schematics can not only be created in the construction design process, but they can also be made available with a mouse click much earlier during the tendering process or in the preplanning project phase.
SECO EXTENDS EXISTING B2B INFLUENCER MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH SWEMACHINIST
Following the success of their previous partnership, Seco and Swemachinist, renowned Instagram creator in the machining community, announced to extend their collaboration.
“Our initial partnership yielded outstanding results, and we are excited to continue working with Daniel to further enhance our B2B influencer marketing strategy,” says Alessia Brugin, Global Social Media Manager at Seco. “Daniel’s passion and content quality align perfectly with the Seco values and goals.” Daniel Jansson adds, “Seco has always been my preferred toolmaker, and I am delighted to extend our partnership. This renewed collaboration will bring even more innovative solutions and valuable insights to both Seco clients and my followers.” The extended partnership will include joint activities such as events, articles, and webinars, and will feature new tools and innovations. “Our goal is to provide ongoing value and showcase our latest advancements through Swemachinist’s platform,” says Alessia Brugin. This renewed collaboration underscores Seco's commitment to leading innovation in the industry. The collaboration, concept, creative direction, and project management are facilitated by Dolk Agency. “This is something entirely new and innovative within this industry and in B2B marketing, which is so exciting to be a part of and something we’re proud to be involved in,” says Johanna Dok, founder and CEO of Dolk Agency. For further information, inquiries, or interview requests, please contact: Seco – Alessia Brugin alessia.brugin@secotools.com Dolk Agency – Johanna Dolk Wallstedt johanna@dolkagency.com Daniel Jansson (Swemachinist) Instagram: @swemachinist
Daniel Jansson Swemachinist collaborating with Seco
Daniel Jansson Swemachinist collaborating with Seco 1
As industries continue to evolve, innovations like SKOOTAR's optimized delivery operations, Eplan's cloud-based schematic generation, and Seco Tools’ strategic B2B collaborations are driving growth and efficiency. These advancements demonstrate the power of technology and partnerships in shaping the future. Stay tuned for more cutting-edge developments as we keep you informed on the latest trends and breakthroughs across these dynamic sectors.