Scanifly speeds up solar design with racking integrations. EcoFasten the latest
Solar PV design and field operations software company Scanifly, best known for its drone service, is now integrating specific racking companies into its design application such as Unirac, K2 Systems and Pegasus. This week Scanifly added EcoFasten, a PV mounting company under the Enstall brand umbrella.
“Solar contractors shouldn’t waste time redrawing the same design in multiple systems,” said Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly. “Our integration with EcoFasten automatically transfers our drone-based layouts directly to their Design Assistant, allowing contractors to focus on selecting the right racking products rather than recreating their work.”
Scanifly + Ecofasten
EcoFasten’s broad portfolio of solar rooftop mounting systems and attachments stems from the direct needs of solar PV installers. EcoFasten takes pride in providing the right solution for every application. This strategic integration connects Scanifly’s drone-based design platform with EcoFasten’s Design Assistant. The companies believe this eliminates duplicate work and could saves contractors 1-3 hours per project.
How it works
The integration leverages Scanifly’s drone-based design technology, which produces a to-scale 3D model of the property with exact measurements and structural details that flow directly into EcoFasten Design Assistant with a single click. The direct API integration automatically transfers panel layouts and precise roof measurements, enabling contractors to produce accurate racking layouts and comprehensive bills of materials (BOMs) without duplicate work.
“Integrating EcoFasten Design Assistant with Scanifly’s PV Design Software delivers a significant productivity boost to system designers while mitigating the risk of errors and inconsistencies that can slow down the entire project development process,” said John de Papp, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Marketing. “This integration combines the precision of Scanifly’s solution with our structural calculation engine to yield an accurate, optimized design every time.”
Potential advantages
- Automatically transfers panel layouts to the racking brand of your choosing
- Eliminates the need to recreate designs in multiple systems
- Ensures accurate inventory for install day
- Prevents costly revisions and equipment shortages
