Data management software STONE

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Product overview
STone is CAREL’s AI-powered programming ecosystem for developing programmable electronic controllers and applications for HVAC/R equipment. It embeds AI assistance and integrated security into the engineering workflow to shorten time-to-market, improve software maintainability and simplify system complexity for development and service teams.

Modular architecture, testing and lifecycle support
STone uses a modular software architecture to promote reusable application logic, faster development and consistent teamwork across projects. Built-in testing, debugging and simulation tools enable earlier validation of control strategies, allowing teams to analyse behaviour, identify issues and refine software before deployment. The ecosystem supports the full unit lifecycle — from design and development to commissioning, local maintenance and remote service — making applications easier to update and maintain in the field.

Cybersecurity and AI-assisted programming
Security is integrated into STone to help protect controllers, software and connected assets against unauthorised access and tampering, ensuring security is considered throughout the development lifecycle. STone copilot brings generative AI into the programming environment: engineers can describe functions in natural language and receive optimized code drafts. AI-assisted capabilities include code generation, debugging support, standardisation and knowledge sharing to accelerate development and support both junior and senior engineers.

Technical features / specifications

• Product name: STone (AI-powered programming ecosystem for HVAC/R)
• Modular software architecture for reusable application logic across projects
• Advanced testing, debugging and simulation capabilities for earlier validation
• Full unit lifecycle support: design, development, commissioning, local maintenance and remote service
• Built-in cybersecurity with advanced security standards to protect software, controllers and connected assets
• STone copilot: generative AI integrated in the programming environment for natural-language function description and automated code drafts
• AI-assisted features include code generation, debugging support, standardisation and knowledge sharing
• Targets development for CAREL programmable controllers and complex HVAC/R equipment
• Focus on reducing time-to-market and improving field maintainability and software quality