Fluke Launches SmartTrace with PointMan For Safer, More Accurate Asset Tracking and Management
Rhea-AI Summary
Fluke (NYSE:FTV) launched the SmartTrace 2082 Series underground locators on March 18, 2026, integrating with ProStar PointMan for real‑time mapping and documentation.
Key features: signal detection to 6 meters, Bluetooth PointMan integration, CAT IV 600V transmitter, fault detection (ground/sheath/coating), and a Premium Kit with A‑Frame and clamp accessories.
Positive
- Signal detection up to 6 meters depth
- CAT IV 600V transmitter for enhanced safety claims
- Bluetooth integration with PointMan for real‑time mapping
- Includes A‑Frame and Signal Clamp for sheath and ground fault detection
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- None.
News Market Reaction – FTV
On the day this news was published, FTV declined 1.79%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peer moves are mixed: Coherent up 4.48%, Trimble and Keysight slightly positive, while Teledyne and Garmin are down. With only one peer in momentum scans and no shared news, the move appears stock-specific.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | AI platform launch | Positive | +0.4% | Launched AI upgrade to eMaint CMMS/EAM to speed maintenance decisions. |
| Mar 06 | Education partnership | Positive | -1.1% | Expanded WSU partnership and donated tools to support engineering students. |
| Mar 03 | Conference appearance | Neutral | -0.1% | Announced upcoming presentation at 2026 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference. |
| Feb 25 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +2.5% | Declared regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. |
| Feb 04 | Earnings results | Positive | +10.6% | Reported Q4 and FY 2025 revenue growth and higher EPS with guidance. |
Recent fundamentally positive headlines (earnings, dividend, AI and product initiatives) mostly coincided with positive price reactions, with one partnership-related divergence.
Over the past few months, Fortive has reported several constructive developments. On Feb 4, 2026, strong Q4 and FY 2025 results and guidance were followed by a 10.63% gain. A regular dividend announcement on Feb 25 saw shares up 2.54%. More recently, an AI upgrade to eMaint on Mar 16 produced a modest positive move, while a university partnership on Mar 6 saw a small decline. The current Fluke SmartTrace and PointMan launch fits into this pattern of product and technology enhancements.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlighted Fluke’s SmartTrace 2082 Series and its integration with ProStar’s PointMan platform, enabling real-time mapping of underground assets down to 6 meters. It targets industry challenges around the estimated 400,000–800,000 annual U.S. utility strikes. In context of Fortive’s recent earnings growth, dividend declaration, and AI initiatives, investors may watch how quickly this solution is adopted and whether it contributes meaningfully to safety, efficiency, and recurring software-linked revenue.
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AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Fluke SmartTrace and ProStar’s PointMan integration help workers quickly locate underground utilities and buried assets while protecting critical infrastructure
Everett, Washington, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluke Corporation today announced the SmartTrace™ 2082 Series of Underground Locators, the Company’s new underground utilities locator solution that integrates with ProStar’s® (TSXV: MAPS) (OTCQB: MAPPF) PointMan® (platform to track and map hard-to-locate underground assets.
By pairing SmartTrace with the PointMan app, field teams can capture precise location data and digitally document underground infrastructure in real time. With the launch of SmartTrace, Fluke aims to address common industry challenges in asset location, providing a solution that can quickly and safely identify underground assets, minimize delays, and help prevent costly damage and safety hazards.
The SmartTrace 2082 Series of Underground Locators provides precise information on the location, depth, and path of underground cables and pipes, enabling workers to identify unknown assets and prevent damage before excavation. Designed for accurate tracing and fault detection, SmartTrace pinpoints issues such as ground faults, sheath faults, and coating defects on pipelines or cables in direct contact with the ground. By locating where metallic conductors touch earth ground faults or leakage currents occur—such as from corrosion or damaged joints—the system enhances safety, efficiency, and troubleshooting accuracy in the field.
SmartTrace detects these assets by injecting signals into to these assets up to 6 meters deep to identify their locations. The product seamlessly integrates with the PointMan app via Bluetooth to allow users to map and document utility locations accurately on their smartphone. The geolocation feature enhances precision and enables effective tracking in real time, as well as providing future reference points for ongoing or upcoming projects.
“Accidental damage to underground utilities remains a major challenge, contributing to what the Common Ground Alliance reports as 400,000 to 800,000 utility strikes annually in the U.S. alone,” said Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke. “To help teams work safer and smarter, SmartTrace represents the next step in digital utility management—bringing real-time accuracy and connected intelligence to one of the most critical stages of any project. By combining Fluke’s precision locating technology with the PointMan app, workers can now map, track, and verify underground assets with confidence, reducing risks, preventing costly disruptions, and driving measurable efficiency gains on every site.”
Key benefits include:
- Safest tracing methods: Only underground utilities locator with CAT IV 600V transmitter in the market
- Intuitive und smart: The user-friendly transmitter automatically selects the appropriate locating function based on the connected accessories and offers selectable frequencies
- Mapping and documenting needs: Compatible with PointMan, the leading software solution for underground utilities mapping.
“SmartTrace represents a powerful step forward in helping field teams safely and accurately locate underground infrastructure,” said Page Tucker, CEO and founder of ProStar. “Our partnership with Fluke combines industry-leading locating technology with our PointMan precision utility mapping solution, enabling organizations to precisely capture, manage, and protect critical underground assets while reducing risk and costly delays.”
The SmartTrace Premium Kit includes a comprehensive hardware package designed to maximize productivity and streamline utility locating. With accessories such as mapping flags, a spray canister stick, an A-Frame, and a Signal Clamp, users have a complete toolkit for marking, documenting, and detecting utilities—even when direct electrical contact isn’t possible. When used with the transmitter, the A-Frame also enables accurate detection of sheath or ground faults, saving time and enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
For more information on the SmartTrace 2082 Series of Underground Locators, please visit SmartTrace Locator.
About Fluke
As the world leader in test and measurement equipment, software, and service, Fluke is committed to advancing sustainability at a global level. Growth in renewable energy industries requires precision measurement, quality control, and reporting capabilities for installation, maintenance, and service. Every day, Fluke customers stake their reputations on Fluke tools—it’s why they depend on Fluke’s reliability, accuracy, and commitment to help them extend their skills and professionalism.
About ProStar:
ProStar Geocorp is a leading provider of geospatial intelligence technologies with a mission to become the global standard for mapping and managing critical infrastructure. The Company delivers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution and an enterprise integration platform that transforms how critical infrastructure assets are identified, managed, and maintained worldwide.
ProStar’s flagship products, PointMan and LinQD, make infrastructure mapping and management more accurate, accessible, and connected than ever before. PointMan provides a powerful cloud and mobile precision mapping solution, while LinQD seamlessly integrates both emerging technologies and legacy systems into a single unified platform. By streamlining the management of critical infrastructure, ProStar’s solutions reduce risks, improve efficiencies, and support regulatory compliance in complex, high-stakes environments.
To learn more, visit www.prostarcorp.com
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* Common Ground Alliance Dirt Report
FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.
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Dave Smith Fluke Corporation 978.502.9607 dave.smith@fluke.com
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