At INFUSION24, McElroy announced the latest additions to its digital suite, including Operator Profiles to bridge data from the Vault™, DataLogger®, and McElroy University.
Each Operator Profile will include a unique ID that joins data across the Vault, McElroy University, and the DataLogger. It is also built ready for integrations with other training and credential systems. Individuals who attend McElroy University training – whether in-person or online – will receive a card that is equipped with a non-replicable chip. That card can then be used to easily log on to the DataLogger, much like “tap to pay” cell phone features.
“All they will need to do is tap the back of the DataLogger tablet with their card,” said McElroy Digital Strategies Director Chris Zenthoefer. “This ensures that each operator has a single profile where they can access their training, qualifications, joint records, and so on.”
But there’s more. By tapping the operator card to a phone, the user can go directly to that operator’s profile page and see summary statistics of their fusion experience, including machines, pipe sizes, and completed training courses.
“We believe letting operators build their resume of experience creates better career paths for our industry,” Zenthoefer said.
Operator Profiles are just the latest DataLogger functionality added in recent years. The process has been a careful and curated one. Since the DataLogger® 6 was first introduced in 2017, McElroy has released several new functions, such as an interface offering a guided workflow to help operators through the fusion process and pressure graph visualizations.
In 2020, McElroy took the next step toward data integration with the TracStar® iSeries. This line of machines is fully integrated with the DataLogger® 7, and it serves a dual purpose. Not only does it provide valuable fusion data – it also gives McElroy’s digital team the opportunity to improve its features based on user feedback.
“This has been an intentional journey, and one that we are very proud of,” Zenthoefer said. “What we offer today is exciting, and it’s just the beginning.”
