TUBE NEWS TN December 2018 | Page 12

New Online Video Link Allows Users to Service Their Own Saws and Storage Systems Sawing machine and storage system manufacturer KASTO has for many years fitted its equipment with an optional, remote troubleshooting facility. Its staff can connect to a user’s equipment online and rectify faults or optimise processes, without the need for a time-consuming and expensive site visit by a maintenance engineer. Now the supplier has expanded the service with VisualAssistance, an innovative video solution that allows customers to participate in maintaining their own machines and systems. 12 TUBE NEWS December 2018 KASTO's VisualAssistance online system speeds fault finding and maintenance by customer personnel. If smart glasses are worn, the person has their hands free to carry out instructions given by the helpdesk staff.