Inspeq has completed an industry-first live inspection challenge, demonstrating how one inspector remotely carried out heavy equipment inspections across three continents in less than an hour.
Developed by UK technology company Krank, the AI-powered inspection platform staged “The Triple”, a live demonstration that connected experienced inspector Chris Buehn, Chief Operating Officer of Mevas Inspectors, with equipment located in North America, Europe and Africa. Operating from Krank’s headquarters in Cambridge, England, Buehn directed inspections remotely using Inspeq’s live video collaboration and digital reporting tools.
The challenge involved inspections at equipment dealer sites including CGT in Italy, BLC Plant in South Africa and Sunstate Equipment in the United States. Machines inspected included a hydraulic excavator, a CAT 140 11A motor grader and a JLG 450AJ articulating boom lift.
According to Krank, the demonstration highlighted how experienced inspectors can oversee multiple inspections without travelling, while maintaining the same inspection standards through structured digital workflows and centralised reporting.
“For me, the key point was that the quality of the inspection did not change,” said Chris Buehn. “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. By the time the inspection was complete, the final report was already populated, saving additional time and eliminating further administrative work.”
Mark Turner, CEO of Krank and Inspeq, said the challenge demonstrated how technology can help the industry make better use of experienced inspectors by reducing travel while increasing inspection capacity. The company believes the approach could support the growing demands of global heavy equipment fleets by combining local personnel on site with remote expert oversight.
