asanetwork . . . the standard interface for communication within the automotive trade

• . . . connects your workshop equipment with commercial software (DMS)
• . . . connects your workshop with car manufacturers or other software systems
• . . . creates interfaces to repair data / logistic systems / order processing.
• . . . increases additional profit for the repair shop up to € 80.000,00 per year.

Brief description of the standard interface asanetwork

The extensive integration of affordable PC technology into workshop equipment such as engine testers, wheel aligners, exhaust gas analyzers, test lanes etc. finally implemented the "old" idea of building a network between workshop equipment, dealer management software and for example the automobile manufacturer or an independent hotline.

asanetwork creates the technical prerequisites to make measurement and test equipment of different manufacturers compatible with commercial software systems or to link them up with future e-commerce systems.

asanetwork integrates all systems used in the workflow process. A new opened order is forwarded to all interested parties. Measured data and results are stored for later post processing.

The interfaces, data format and data transfer protocols are standardized and based on the Internet. All network participants (equipment manufacturers, software providers, data suppliers) must convert their software (data format) to the asanetwork format, before they can send their data through the Network Manager to associated devices on the net.

The Network Manager is the heart of the system. It oversees and coordinates all data streams in the network. In addition, data can be stored temporarily. This enables regular central backups and the possibility of storing data for users who are not yet ready to receive it.

The benefits by optimizing the workflow through the use of asanetwork are obvious for both independent workshop operators and car dealers:

• Considerable saving of time and improvement in the organization (once-only vehicle identification).
• Error reduction through central data administration.
• No further data input or note-taking necessary - test results are captured automatically and saved to the vehicle file
• Repair information can be retrieved directly at every workplace on the net.
• Optimized work flow for the mechanic, the shop manager and office (acceptance of orders).
• Complete history of all relevant test results, data and other documents.
• High savings in productivity and associated higher workshop utilization, which improves the profit situation considerably.
• Online update service ensures that latest information is always available