More than 800 industry professionals have witnessed Inspeq’s ‘The Triple’ challenge demonstrate the potential of remote inspection, with one inspector completing three heavy equipment inspections across three continents in under an hour.
Inspeq, the AI-powered equipment inspection platform developed by UK-based technology company Krank, has successfully completed ‘The Triple’, a live global inspection challenge that saw one qualified inspector oversee three heavy equipment inspections across North America, Europe and Africa within one hour.
Broadcast live on LinkedIn, the industry-first demonstration invited industry professionals to watch on as Chris Buehn, Chief Operating Officer of Mevas Inspectors, directed inspections at equipment dealer locations around the world without leaving his desk at Krank’s operations centre in Cambridge, England.
Putting Inspeq’s Remote Work Orders capability to the ultimate test, the challenge demonstrated how experienced inspectors can extend their expertise across multiple locations through the live video collaboration, aided by Inspeq’s structured digital workflows and advanced centralised reporting.
Equipment dealers including Italy’s CGT, South Africa’s BLC Plant and America’s Sunstate Equipment took part in the challenge, inspecting a range of machines including a hydraulic excavator from CGT, a CAT 140 11A Motor Grader from BLC Plant, and a JLG 450AJ Articulating Boom Lift from Sunstate Equipment. The challenge demonstrated a new model for deploying inspection expertise that combines remote expert oversight with local personnel on the ground to deliver high-quality, structured inspections from anywhere in the world.
Inspecting without borders: Testing a future-ready inspection model
For Mark Turner, CEO of Krank and Inspeq, The Triple proved that now is the time the industry should begin rethinking how inspections take place: “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,” shares Turner.
“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.”
For lead inspector Buehn, the challenge showed how Inspeq can transform the way inspection expertise is delivered, enabling experienced professionals to support teams globally without compromising inspection quality: “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.”
“A great step forward for heavy equipment inspections”
Heavy equipment inspections have traditionally relied on experienced inspectors travelling to equipment locations to carry out assessments in person. While this approach has been used by the industry for decades, the increasing complexity of global equipment fleets and demand for experienced professionals are driving the need for more flexible ways of working. The successful completion of The Triple underscored how technology can help address these challenges by enabling inspectors to apply their skills remotely, reducing unnecessary travel while maintaining the accuracy and quality expected from the inspection process.
The industry’s response highlighted growing interest in new approaches to equipment inspections. During the event itself, viewers recognised the significance of the challenge, with one describing Inspeq as “an impressive inspection solution that enables remote inspections directly from the office, user-friendly, efficient and a great step forward for heavy equipment inspections.”
Equipping the industry for the future
While The Triple was designed as a live test of Inspeq’s Remote Work Orders capability, Krank believes its significance extends far beyond the event itself. Turner concluded: “The Triple demonstrated that we can change the way the industry connects inspectors with the assets they support. Human expertise remains at the centre of every assessment, while Inspeq provides the tools to make that expertise available wherever it is needed.”
“A huge thank you to Chris Buehn and to our industry partners, CGT, BLC Plant and Sunstate Equipment, as well as everyone who joined us to witness this milestone.”
Watch the moment Inspeq put remote inspections to the test here: https://youtu.be/i839Zo3SVfc?si=SqSz7HaQ25Nju2zH
Inspeq is now available in seven languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Zulu, expanding access to connected equipment workflows for teams worldwide. Discover how Inspeq can support your business at www.getinspeq.com
Mark Turner, CEO of Krank and Inspeq and Chris Buehn, Chief Operating Officer of Mevas Inspectors.
