Fluke Integrates SmartTrace with PointMan to Tackle Underground Utility Strikes
Event summary
- Fluke launched the SmartTrace 2082 Series of Underground Locators on March 18, 2026, integrating with ProStar’s PointMan app for real-time asset tracking.
- The system detects underground cables and pipes up to 6 meters deep, identifying faults and preventing excavation damage.
- SmartTrace includes a CAT IV 600V transmitter and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless mapping via the PointMan app.
- Fluke aims to reduce the 400,000–800,000 annual U.S. utility strikes reported by the Common Ground Alliance.
The big picture
Fluke’s SmartTrace launch addresses a critical gap in underground utility safety, where accidental strikes cost billions annually. The integration with ProStar’s PointMan app signals a broader industry shift toward digital, real-time asset tracking. The partnership could set a new standard for infrastructure management, particularly as urbanization and renewable energy projects increase demand for precise utility mapping.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly field teams will integrate SmartTrace into workflows, given the high stakes of utility strikes.
- Competitive Response
- Whether rivals will accelerate development of similar digital utility management solutions.
- Regulatory Impact
- The extent to which SmartTrace adoption could influence safety regulations for underground asset management.
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