New Hitman Sync App Connects Field Data to Forest Management Systems

Fibre-gen has released a new mobile app to support its HM220i acoustic tool, built for the realities of forestry work. The Sync App allows users to adjust tool settings, assign log data to forest compartments, and continue recording measurements even when offline. When a connection is available, results are synced to cloud servers, allowing log data to flow into forest management systems. Over-the-air firmware updates and diagnostics are also expected soon, which will help simplify maintenance and minimise downtime.

This added functionality builds on the strengths of the HM220i, already a staple in structural forestry. The tool uses sound velocity to estimate log stiffness, giving forest managers a way to sort and assess wood before it reaches the mill. With the addition of Bluetooth and cloud integration, developed in collaboration with InFact Limited, this award-winning device has been further refined to meet the demands of forestry operations.

While widely used in commercial harvesting, the HM220i and Sync App are also gaining traction in forestry research. The tool is currently being used in a Horizon EU-funded project led by Italy’s National Research Council (CNR), aimed at evaluating timber value in Mediterranean forests. In this multi-region trial, the ability to measure stiffness in the field and transmit results via the Sync App is proving essential. The HM220i is also in use across the Atlantic, where the USDA Forest Products Laboratory is testing its capacity to detect internal decay and cavities, a particularly important hidden downgrade attribute in hardwood forests and post-disaster recovery work. Both opportunities showing the versatility of Fibre-gen’s latest offering across both operational and scientific settings.

The Sync App and cloud features deliver a practical upgrade to a tool many crews already trust. For forestry teams working across departments or in areas with patchy reception, it’s a significant step forward – making acoustic data easier to capture in the field, and faster to put to use.

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