Tools available.
Withdrawals accountable.
Give authorized employees access across shifts. Record issues and returns, set permissions, and manage withdrawal limits.
SMARTBEE INDUSTRIAL VENDING
Every tool.
Every shift.
Under control.
Put tooling where the work happens—and put usage, tool life, and inventory data to work for your business.
Intelligent vending and management software for machine shops, industrial operations, and tooling suppliers.
SMARTBEE / CUTTING TOOL MANAGEMENT
MODEL X
Controlled dispensing.
Intelligent tool returns.
24/7 self-service accessTool issue & return trackingInventory & replenishment visibility
FOR MANUFACTURERS
The cabinet is only
part of the story.
Knowing who took a tool is a start. Understanding how it was used, whether it can be used again, and what it costs your operation is where tool management gets valuable.
Tools available.
Get more from
the tools you own.
Capture tool-life records through the return workflow. Model X supports identifying and prioritizing partially used tools before issuing new ones.
Connect consumption
to the work.
Associate tooling with work orders and machines. Review consumption by tool, employee, or equipment to understand where costs arise.
A MORE COMPLETE TOOL HISTORY
Issue. Use. Return. Review.
Build a record across the tool’s working life, including return status and reuse. Tool-life and used-tool workflows depend on the selected model and software configuration.
Work-order video on YouTube ↗FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Different inventory.
The right way to dispense it.
Start with your items, packaging, quantities, and workflow. Choose a cabinet configuration that fits the job, with expansion options where available.
CUTTING TOOLS
Spiral vending
Controlled dispensing for compatible packaged inserts, drills, end mills, taps, and other cutting tools.
- Models
- Cute Bee · S · PRO · X
- Typical fit
- Machining and production tooling
TOOLS & SHARED ASSETS
Smart lockers
Compartment-based access for larger tools, measuring instruments, supplies, and returnable items.
- Models
- T57 · T100 · T108
- Typical fit
- Mixed sizes and reusable equipment
BULK CONSUMABLES
Weight-based inventory
Track compatible materials by weight to support quantity visibility and replenishment decisions.
- Models
- TW45 · TW68 · Hyper S · Hive
- Typical fit
- Items suited to weight-based counting
Need another configuration? Explore carousel storage, additional cabinets, dimensions, and capacity in the model guide.
View model guide (PDF) ↗THE SOFTWARE BEHIND THE CABINET
Make inventory
information useful.
Turn everyday transactions into a clearer picture of stock, consumption, and tooling costs.
Discuss your software requirements ↗Inventory and alerts
Monitor cabinet stock and configure scheduled notifications for inventory, overdue returns, and tool-life records.
Reports and cost analysis
Review usage across tools, people, and equipment. Export records for further analysis.
FOR TOOLING DISTRIBUTORS & SUPPLIERS
Your tooling.
Your customer.
A smarter supply program.
Add SmartBee cabinets to your vendor-managed inventory program.
CENTRIC supplies the cabinets and trains your team. You place them at your customer’s machines, use the consumption data to plan replenishment, and run the program your way.
Ask about cabinets for your program ↗Place at the point of use
Choose equipment around your customer’s tooling mix and production needs.
Replenish from usage
Use stock records and consumption reporting to guide replenishment and support agreed stocking levels.
Structure your offering
Own the cabinets and tie them to your tooling supply agreement. How you price the equipment to your customer is your call.
Your company runs the VMI program. Equipment ownership, stocking levels, and replenishment are agreed between you and your customer. CENTRIC supplies the cabinets and training.
START WITH TOOLING. EXTEND THE CONTROL.
Built around what your operation uses.
Focus on cutting tools today, with configurations for related industrial inventory.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Product resources
Review the range, compare specifications, or explore the manufacturer’s demonstrations.
SMARTBEE FROM CENTRIC
Let’s start with
your tooling.
Tell us what you need to manage, how many people use it, and how you replenish it today.