Tool Vend | Intelligent Tool Control for Aviation MRO
Point of Use Tool Control

Take Control of Every Tool Across Every Hangar

Tool Vend combines intelligent point-of-use hardware, real-time tracking software and automated alerts to help MROs improve accountability, compliance and efficiency at scale.

EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency Aligned with EASA aviation maintenance tool control standards
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Point-of-use tool access Real-time tracking Automated overdue alerts Multi-site management RFID / PIN access
99.9%
Uptime
24/7
Tool access and support
30%
Manpower efficiency gain
10 min
Setup time
EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA authorized

Ready for the demands of aviation maintenance

Tool Vend units are engineered and deployed in line with EASA aviation maintenance tool control requirements, so your hangar stays audit-ready and compliant from day one.

Core Features

Everything you need to manage tools at the point of use

Secure access, real-time tracking and complete operational visibility, from a single platform.

01

User access control

RFID and PIN authentication ensures only authorised personnel can access specific tools, enhancing security and accountability on every shift.

02

Real-time smart tracking

Sensor tracking with foam shadowing delivers a full transaction history: who checked out what, when, and whether it was returned.

03

Automated overdue alerts

Instant notifications when tools are not returned on time, reducing misplacement risk and supporting timely task sign-off.

04

Dashboard analytics

Intuitive web dashboard with usage data, real-time alerts and monitoring across single or multiple service zones, accessible from any device.

05

Multi-site management

Manage tool control across multiple global sites and service lines from one central platform. Scale operations without adding complexity.

06

Compliance ready

Full audit trails of tool issue and return give line managers, client reps and auditors the confidence they need when signing off completed tasks.

Why Tool Vend

Solve the problems that cost you time, tools and audit confidence

Eliminate FOD risk

Every tool is tracked from issue to return. Know instantly if something is missing before an aircraft goes back into service.

Recover lost time

No more queuing at a central crib or searching for shared tools. Point-of-use access puts the right tool where the work happens.

Audit-ready documentation

Complete digital records of who used what, when and on which task. Ready for internal audits, client reviews or regulatory checks.

Competitive pricing that scales

Designed to be affordable enough that every service line can have its own unit, not just one locked room for the entire facility.

30%
validated manpower efficiency gain
Validated with aviation MRO operators
Full accountability per technician, per shift
Reduced tool replacement costs
100% digital audit trail
Platform

One intelligent dashboard for all your sites

Manage and assign tools and equipment across multiple service zones from the Tool Vend web app. Real-time insights and mission-critical automated data, when and where you need it.

Up to 30%
Manpower efficiency
10 min
Setup time
100%
Secure
1M+
Target active users
500
Target active sites
Tool Vend Materials

Every material, one login, complete confidence

Beyond tool control, Tool Vend Materials brings the same accountability to consumables and parts: fasteners, seals, adhesives, lubricants and more, dispensed securely at the point of use.

Tool Vend Materials smart vending machine with spiral shelves of consumables

Right part, right time

Technicians take out one item or several in a single transaction, with full visibility of names, codes, quantities and locations before confirming. Fewer transactions, more accuracy, complete confidence.

Every item is dispensed via spirals, securely held and smoothly delivered, and the machine stays available 24/7 so your materials are always within reach.

Cart feature

Take out one or several items under a single login. Add to cart and check out once: fast, easy and efficient.

Detailed item information

A clear on-screen summary of every item taken, so technicians know exactly what they selected before confirming.

Intuitive UI

Easy to browse, select and check out in just a few taps, keeping every shift moving.

Secure access

Controlled access ensures the right people get the right materials, with a record of every withdrawal.

Always available

24/7 availability means the consumables your team relies on are ready whenever the work happens.

Dispensed via spirals

All items are securely held and smoothly delivered, so parts arrive intact every time.

New in the platform

Full materials control from one application

Categories

Group materials into categories such as fixings, lubricants and adhesives. They appear on the machine interface with image, name and description so users shortlist to just what they need.

Stock link

Every top-up is logged by date, time, item and quantity. Enter the stock held in your materials room and get a real-time view of available stock that adjusts as items go into the machines.

Low-stock alerts

When an item runs low, the person responsible is alerted automatically so it can be replenished before it runs out.

Assign machines to lines

Just like tool control, assign each machine to a service line or area, keeping materials organised across the whole operation.

1

Login

Enter your credentials at the machine.

2

Browse and add

Select one or more items and add them to your cart.

3

Review

See a detailed summary of your items.

4

Confirm and take

Collect your items. You are good to go.