SignPilot, born from the success of Spike laser rangefinder, addresses the sign industry's site survey challenges. Recognizing a process problem rather than a hardware issue, SignPilot was developed to revolutionize site surveys by focusing on the specific needs of the sign industry. The sign industry loses $480 million annually due to poor surveys, with average sign shops losing $50,000-$75,000 yearly. SignPilot aims to streamline the entire survey process, from preparation to reporting, for 23 different sign types. It offers a comprehensive solution to make site surveys an advantage rather than a challenge, ultimately helping businesses grow with confidence.

Here are the key points summarized from the SignPilot story:

• SignPilot evolved from Spike, a successful laser rangefinder used by over 5,000 sign shops worldwide

• The sign industry faced a process problem with site surveys, not a hardware issue

• Site surveys are risky and costly:

  • The industry loses $480 million annually due to bad surveys

  • Average sign shops lose $50,000 to $75,000 per year from sloppy surveys

• SignPilot was developed to address these issues:

  • Researched existing solutions and industry best practices

  • Designed for 23 different sign types

  • Aims to revolutionize survey preparation, planning, conducting, and reporting

• Benefits of SignPilot:

  • Efficient survey preparation with all necessary tools and information

  • Streamlined process to ensure no details are missed

  • Helps manage, schedule, organize, and report surveys

• Goal: To eliminate time and revenue loss from bad surveys, making them an advantage rather than a challenge