The Hidden Cost of Lost Tools in Defense Operations and Manufacturing Every day across military depots, mobile support units, and high-spec manufacturing lines, someone is searching for a missing tool. It might be a wrench left inside an aircraft fuselage. A torque gun that’s been borrowed and not returned. A critical calibration device misplaced in the final stages of assembly. In the defense world, these aren’t minor inconveniences. They can cause missed deadlines, inspection

How Tool Mismanagement Contributed to the Delta 717 Landing Incident — and How to Prevent It A recent incident involving a Delta Boeing 717, which experienced a gear-up landing in Charlotte, has been linked to tool damage during prior maintenance work. This event underscores the critical importance of effective tool tracking and management in aviation maintenance operations. Investigators found that a damaged component, traced back to a maintenance tool mishap, contributed to the gear

Unleashing Precision and Efficiency: Tool Control and SmartSpace Assembly In the manufacturing industry, efficiency and precision are paramount. Traditional assembly lines often grapple with challenges posed by corded and mechanically tethered tools, resulting in quality issues, safety risks, inflexible workstations, and increased costs for reconfiguration. Ubisense's SmartSpace Assembly solution, equipped with advanced Tool Control functionality, emerges as a game-changer, addressing these issues and providing a comprehensive solution for manufacturers, particularly in the automotive sector.