First successful results of the Smart Pipe Mapper presented
Imbema and Dent IoT proudly present the results of their successful collaboration: the Smart Pipe Mapper. This smart solution was developed to map the location of underground gas pipelines with extreme precision, even under the most challenging conditions, such as small gas pipelines with complex bends. This helps technicians and network operators work more efficiently and reduces excavation damage.
During the recent presentation at Alliander, the innovation was enthusiastically received. The first prototypes of the Smart Pipe Mapper showed excellent results, confirming that this technology is ready for further development and field use. The attending professionals, including technicians, asset managers, planners, and schedulers from network operators such as Alliander, Enexis, and Stedin, posed critical questions about the sensor’s operation: from its robustness to field accessibility. This provided valuable insights into the challenges of locating underground infrastructure, which the Smart Pipe Mapper can help address. These questions were well answered thanks to the knowledge and experience of the Dent IoT and Imbema teams. The positive feedback and critical questions from the audience confirmed the importance of robust and efficient practical solutions.
Collaboration between Alliander, Imbema, and Dent IoT
The New Installation Techniques department at Alliander described the cooperation with Imbema and Dent IoT as very positive. During the presentation, this department expressed that working with Imbema and Dent IoT was pleasant. Imbema and Dent IoT responded quickly and professionally to questions and new challenges, enabling efficient problem-solving. Imbema, known for its many years of experience and expertise in the market, collaborates with Dent IoT, a young company that can switch quickly and prioritizes innovation. The partners themselves aptly describe this collaboration: Imbema has decades of experience in underground infrastructure, Dent IoT is the agile startup with expertise in sensor technology. This complementary nature has contributed to the success of the Smart Pipe Mapper.
By combining Imbema’s stability and experience with Dent IoT’s flexibility and innovative strength, they were able to respond quickly and professionally to new challenges and questions from Alliander. All agreements were met, and updates were consistently delivered on time and as agreed, forming the foundation for the successful collaboration.
Future outlook: confidence in the technology
The first prototypes of the Smart Pipe Mapper have shown such good results that there is sufficient confidence to further develop the product and deploy it in the field. The positive feedback and critical questions from Alliander confirm the potential of this innovative technology to contribute to more efficient and safer excavation work.
Moreover, Imbema and Dent IoT have so much confidence in the technology that they have patented the Smart Pipe Mapper. This underscores their belief in the impact this solution will have on the market.
