Industrial Tool & Part Management System

In modern industrial settings, efficient tool management is critical for optimizing productivity, ensuring safety, and minimizing downtime. One key aspect of tool management is tracking the usage and availability of tools within toolboxes. Traditional manual methods of managing tools can be cumbersome, prone to errors, and time-consuming. To address these challenges, this project proposes an Industrial Tool Management System (ITMS) specifically designed for toolboxes, focusing on the automation of toolbox door open and close actions. The ITMS comprises hardware and software components. The hardware includes sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and communication modules, while the software encompasses embedded firmware, database management, and user interface applications. The system's operation begins when an authorized user approaches the toolbox. Proximity sensors detect the user's presence, prompting the toolbox door to automatically unlock and open. Upon opening, the system identifies the user through RFID or biometric authentication, granting access to the tools assigned to that user based on predefined permissions stored in the database. During tool retrieval, the system records the transaction, logging details such as the user, time, and tool identification. Any changes to the toolbox's contents are updated in real-time in the database, ensuring accurate inventory management. Once the user finishes with the tools and closes the toolbox door, the system verifies that all tools have been returned. If any tools are missing, the system alerts the user and logs the discrepancy for further investigation. Upon successful tool return, the toolbox door locks automatically, securing the tools and preventing unauthorized access.