Saucon Technologies, provider of a broad range of solutions to reduce risk and improve operational efficiency in the transportation industry, and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), an independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission solutions, announced today that Cummins Connected Diagnostics application is now available to customers using Saucon's Can Do solution.
Saucon is the first technology provider in the transit industry to offer Connected Diagnostics to customers with Cummins power, enabling improved visibility of engine diagnostics. Connected Diagnostics leverages data from Saucon's Can Do system to deliver immediate notification of engine system faults, and also provides actionable information with genuine Cummins recommendations in an easy-to-understand notification report. The Can Do system interacting with Connected Diagnostics is designed to provide high levels of operation and repair support for the Cummins diesel and natural gas-powered bus industry.
"We're excited to collaborate with Cummins to give engine systems a voice in the bus industry through Connected Diagnostics," said Bill French, CEO - Saucon Technologies. "Our joint solution will communicate engine faults to our customers, and provide them the ability to take corrective action sooner, improving asset performance and availability."
"It is exciting to have Connected Diagnostics integrated with Saucon Technologies. Through Saucon's telematics leadership in the transit industry, together we can bring real operational value to this important market," added John Malina, executive director - Product Connectivity Business, Cummins Inc. "Connected Diagnostics will significantly assist transit fleets in meeting their equipment uptime goals and providing reliable service for their passengers who depend on Cummins power."
Commercial availability of Connected Diagnostics in vehicles equipped with the Saucon Can Do system will begin Feb. 1, 2016. To enable Connected Diagnostics, contact Saucon at [email protected], or contact your Cummins representative or Cummins Customer Care at 1- 800-DIESELS(TM) (1-800-343-7357).
