The window with the digital view
Discover new possibilities with an integrated chip in the window profile.
The window with the digital view
Discovering new possibilities with the integrated chip in the window profile
Imagine you could manage and organize all processes in window construction quickly and conveniently from one application. That means from window production, to the installation at the end customer, up to the processing of service requests. DBS WinDo Flow makes it possible – with digital and centrally controlled window and installation processes.
DBS WinDo Flow is the digital memory for your windows. The software solution can be used to process data, document processes and communicate with installers and end customers.
Overall, the solution consists of an NFC chip, a web interface (cockpit) and two mobile apps (InstallationPro and WindowPass).
Using a small NFC chip, which is installed into the window or door sash, all data, orders and objects can be viewed and managed digitally. Due to the unique identification and on-hand information, installation and approval at the customer’s premises is made easier and quicker.
Finally, the solution also offers your end customers a modern after-sales service. The design of the apps can be adapted to individual company requirements, so that your own corporate design can be reflected by logo and colours. Personalized information and offers can also be created and communicated via the apps easily.
Your benefits
Features at a glance
- Import information and attachments of orders and products with the help of ERP interfaces, which enable data exchanges between the window construction software and the DBS WinDo Flow system.
- Document the process flow digitally, because NFC chips are already used in the manufacturing process to identify the individual window and door products.
- Plan and transfer orders with all relevant data to installers – even external ones.
- Access the product information and instructions you need for your installation at any time.
- Document the successful installation or any defects digitally and send them directly to the responsible employee in the office.
- Scan and read out your window data and send inquiries of all kinds directly to your service partner.
Video
Learn more about the possibilities of NFC technology for the window fabricator and installer in detail. The video shows you the use of the cockpit as well as the app InstallationPro in 5 steps: From glazing, order processing and installation planning to the documentation and final acceptance.
Success Stories
„In the future we will document every single detail on the construction site with the InstallationPro.”
The German company LEICHT Fenster und Türen is now advancing digitalization in window construction significantly. As from now, all windows of the company group will be equipped with an NFC chip. The family-run window manufacturer from Karlsdorf-Neuthard is thus taking a major step towards digitalization.
As a family business with a tradition of more than 100 years, the 4th generation is now being involved and wants to take responsibility. Representing this new generation, Thorsten Leicht sees himself as a “digital pioneer”. In order to raise the existing processes to a new, up-to-date level, the company’s value chain should become more and more digital. DBS was quickly chosen to become the suitable IT partner and VEKA as the new profile system provider.
The project of digitizing the window construction processes at LEICHT already started two years ago. With the current use of NFC chips and the DBS WinDo Flow solution, another joint digital project has been launched.
How does the chip get into the window?
Our partners Horst Klaes GmbH & Co. KG and LEICHT Fenster & Türen GmbH have produced a short video to explain the use of NFC technology in practice. The video shows, how the NFC chip is installed into the window:
LEICHT & DBS in the press
You can read a detailed report on digitization and the collaboration of LEICHT, VEKA & DBS in the November 2020 issue of the German industry magazine GLASWELT.
Mit VEKA und der DBS kam der Digitalisierungsschub [PDF] – Germany only
Technical requirements
- The DBS WinDo Flow technology relies on a HANA cloud solution from SAP in combination with a SAP UI5 web interface as well as iOS and Android apps.
- Hardware: Smartphone or tablet with NFC antenna
- Software: iOS/ iPadOS (from version 13) and Android (from version 6)
- Internet connection
- Recommendation: ERP interface (e.g. Klaes, Cantor, 3E etc.)
Contact
You are interested in DBS WinDo Flow?
Our product team is looking forward to your inquiry:
– General product questions
– Licensing issues
– Support
npelkeit@digitalbuilding.solutions
– Connection of production
– Process workflows
riovanut@digitalbuilding.solutions
– ERP integration
– InstallationPro
– WindowPass
maxbenek@digitalbuilding.solutions
– Cockpit
– Technical questions (e.g. chips or scanners)
lbureck@digitalbuilding.solutions
– iOS and Android
– Technical compatibility of devices
jvienhues@digitalbuilding.solutions
You are interested in DBS WinDo Flow?
Our product team is looking forward to your inquiry:
– General product questions
– Licensing issues
– Support
npelkeit@digitalbuilding.solutions
– Connection of production
– Process workflows
riovanut@digitalbuilding.solutions
– ERP integration
– InstallationPro
– WindowPass
maxbenek@digitalbuilding.solutions
– Cockpit
– Technical questions (e.g. chips or scanners)
lbureck@digitalbuilding.solutions
– iOS and Android
– Technical compatibility of devices
jvienhues@digitalbuilding.solutions