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StopDigging Connect – Smart Ground Screw Installations 🌀
At SADE Innovations, we love to drill down into bold ideas – exploring groundbreaking technologies, innovative companies, and transformative projects. And this time, we mean it quite literally! Our latest collaboration with StopDigging, the pioneers of modern ground screw installations, drills IoT and cloud solutions straight into the ground – helping to monitor, optimize, and ensure that every ground screw finds its perfect place beneath the surface.
With operations spanning multiple continents, StopDigging is leading the way in transforming the construction industry on a global scale. The StopDigging Connect app is a key part of this journey, helping professional installers track and document their installations in real time. Designed together with StopDigging’s team, this Booster-based IoT cloud solution enables a smarter, more sustainable way to install ground screws:
✔ Automated drilling reports – Torque and installation data are sent via Bluetooth from the LV21 installation machine to the mobile app, generating detailed PDF reports effortlessly.
✔ Device & user management in the cloud – A custom-built cloud & admin web UI allows for easy monitoring and control of equipment and user access.
✔ Cross-platform mobile experience – The StopDigging Connect app, available for both Android & iPhone, ensures a smooth workflow for installers on-site. 🛠️
"The vision was clear from the start – we wanted a tool that streamlines the ground screw installation process and helps us to improve it even further," says Daniel Kandell, Product Manager at StopDigging. "Working with SADE, we’ve built a solution that not only simplifies installations on-site, but also provides us precise information for our future improvements in our construction foundation business. This is a key step in our mission to make foundation work smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable worldwide."
The project is also a good example of the SADE´s full-service expertise: it required deep integration between hardware, firmware, and cloud to create a fully connected ecosystem. Under the visible surface, SADE´s team delivered:
🔹 Electronics design & firmware development for the LV21’s HMI unit
🔹 A robust Bluetooth data protocol to connect the device and mobile app
🔹 Scalable cloud architecture to handle data storage and reporting
"This was an exciting challenge—bringing IoT intelligence to ground screw installations required a strong combination of embedded expertise, cloud know-how, and UX design," says Tero Nordström, CTO at SADE Innovations. "Together with StopDigging, we’ve built a solution that makes installations smarter, faster, and more efficient — helping to push the construction industry forward with data-driven, sustainable solutions."💡
As StopDigging continues to expand globally, so will StopDigging Connect and its use cases. The app and solution are designed to evolve, bringing new features and optimizations as the LV21 and future installation machines roll out. "Let’s just say our modern foundation just got even more modern! This gives us a clear competitive advantage, and most importantly, enables even better and more affordable installations for our customers worldwide!" 🌍 as Daniel Kandell puts it.
About StopDigging:
StopDigging is a Swedish company that designed and developed the ground screw: a modern and cost-effective ground screw for both large and small construction projects. Our business concept is not only to provide a high-quality product but to deliver and install it to the highest professional standard, saving you work, time and money. We install ground screws for a wide range of projects in the US and in Europe, all year round and in all weathers. Stop Digging´s professional installers will take your idea from the drawing board and create a strong and stable foundation for you to complete your project. More information and country-specific contact details: https://stop-digging.com/
About SADE Innovations:
SADE Innovations is your full-service cloud and IoT partner. We will make your technological change and renewal happen. We are located in Salo and Turku, Finland. Our special focus is on custom IoT solutions, and our customers, projects and assignments cover the full range of different R&D needs. We deliver turnkey solutions that typically include software (web apps, mobile apps, embedded software), cloud services, hardware, mechanics and industrial design. Our spearhead SADE Booster IoT Asset is a strong basis for any cloud-connected device concept. By using SADE Booster, it is possible to cut ~50% off the project schedule, and in this way, our customer will get both significant cost savings and top-notch quality. We believe that happy and committed employees are our golden key to success. This means in practice that we trust each other, are always there for each other, treat everyone respectfully – generally, we enjoy the ride together. This we achieve by open and true communication, and good balance of freedom and responsibility – without forgetting to have some fun along the way! We hire only the best and share the success to all employees. We are a company owned by our employees, meaning that every time we hire a new employee, we also hire a new future partner.
STOPDIGGING! (homepage)Check out the StopDigging Connect app: Google Play linkStopDigging LV21 Installation MachineRead more: StopDigging’s LinkedIn PostWith operations spanning multiple continents, StopDigging is leading the way in transforming the construction industry on a global scale. The StopDigging Connect app is a key part of this journey, helping professional installers track and document their installations in real time. Designed together with StopDigging’s team, this Booster-based IoT cloud solution enables a smarter, more sustainable way to install ground screws:
✔ Automated drilling reports – Torque and installation data are sent via Bluetooth from the LV21 installation machine to the mobile app, generating detailed PDF reports effortlessly.
✔ Device & user management in the cloud – A custom-built cloud & admin web UI allows for easy monitoring and control of equipment and user access.
✔ Cross-platform mobile experience – The StopDigging Connect app, available for both Android & iPhone, ensures a smooth workflow for installers on-site. 🛠️
"The vision was clear from the start – we wanted a tool that streamlines the ground screw installation process and helps us to improve it even further," says Daniel Kandell, Product Manager at StopDigging. "Working with SADE, we’ve built a solution that not only simplifies installations on-site, but also provides us precise information for our future improvements in our construction foundation business. This is a key step in our mission to make foundation work smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable worldwide."
The project is also a good example of the SADE´s full-service expertise: it required deep integration between hardware, firmware, and cloud to create a fully connected ecosystem. Under the visible surface, SADE´s team delivered:
🔹 Electronics design & firmware development for the LV21’s HMI unit
🔹 A robust Bluetooth data protocol to connect the device and mobile app
🔹 Scalable cloud architecture to handle data storage and reporting
"This was an exciting challenge—bringing IoT intelligence to ground screw installations required a strong combination of embedded expertise, cloud know-how, and UX design," says Tero Nordström, CTO at SADE Innovations. "Together with StopDigging, we’ve built a solution that makes installations smarter, faster, and more efficient — helping to push the construction industry forward with data-driven, sustainable solutions."💡
As StopDigging continues to expand globally, so will StopDigging Connect and its use cases. The app and solution are designed to evolve, bringing new features and optimizations as the LV21 and future installation machines roll out. "Let’s just say our modern foundation just got even more modern! This gives us a clear competitive advantage, and most importantly, enables even better and more affordable installations for our customers worldwide!" 🌍 as Daniel Kandell puts it.
About StopDigging:
StopDigging is a Swedish company that designed and developed the ground screw: a modern and cost-effective ground screw for both large and small construction projects. Our business concept is not only to provide a high-quality product but to deliver and install it to the highest professional standard, saving you work, time and money. We install ground screws for a wide range of projects in the US and in Europe, all year round and in all weathers. Stop Digging´s professional installers will take your idea from the drawing board and create a strong and stable foundation for you to complete your project. More information and country-specific contact details: https://stop-digging.com/
About SADE Innovations:
SADE Innovations is your full-service cloud and IoT partner. We will make your technological change and renewal happen. We are located in Salo and Turku, Finland. Our special focus is on custom IoT solutions, and our customers, projects and assignments cover the full range of different R&D needs. We deliver turnkey solutions that typically include software (web apps, mobile apps, embedded software), cloud services, hardware, mechanics and industrial design. Our spearhead SADE Booster IoT Asset is a strong basis for any cloud-connected device concept. By using SADE Booster, it is possible to cut ~50% off the project schedule, and in this way, our customer will get both significant cost savings and top-notch quality. We believe that happy and committed employees are our golden key to success. This means in practice that we trust each other, are always there for each other, treat everyone respectfully – generally, we enjoy the ride together. This we achieve by open and true communication, and good balance of freedom and responsibility – without forgetting to have some fun along the way! We hire only the best and share the success to all employees. We are a company owned by our employees, meaning that every time we hire a new employee, we also hire a new future partner.