KYOTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KTC (Tokyo: 5966), Japan’s No. 1 industrial tool manufacturer, is launching an innovative company that aims to transform tool management in the aerospace and MRO industries. We are pleased to announce nepros-ID, a line of IoT-enabled tools. This breakthrough innovation will debut at MRO Americas in Chicago this April.
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nepros-ID tool released by KTC (Photo: Business Wire)
IoT for FOD prevention
The nepros-ID tool was conceived from the ground up as part of an aggressive FOD prevention strategy. They feature IoT tool control technology built-in at the point of manufacture.
Tool craftsmanship and innovation since 1950
nepros-ID integrates advanced RF technology pioneered by Xerafy, a leading manufacturer of industrial RFID tags, and represents a significant milestone in the evolution of tool management.
This integration marks the marriage of KTC’s storied tradition of tool manufacturing excellence with Xerafy’s innovative RF technology, bringing ‘connected tools’ to market and redefining industry benchmarks.
Complete tool set for MRO
A comprehensive range of hand tools enables the assembly of complete tool sets suitable for the aerospace, aviation MRO, nuclear, rail, automotive and manufacturing industries.
Sockets make up up to 30% of tool inventory in the aerospace industry, posing a significant inventory and FOD prevention challenge. The nepros-ID socket provides a breakthrough solution to a long-standing problem in this industry.
IoT tool control
It also reduces tool loss and increases operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Its superior features surpass traditional methods such as barcodes, offering unparalleled search and detection tools, durability, long-range reading, and bulk scanning capabilities.
nepros-ID integrates seamlessly with your existing tool management system, providing scalability and ease of use for your business. Cost-effective and offering a significant return on investment, nepros-ID emerges as a strategic asset for companies seeking to optimize their tool management processes.
In announcing nepros-ID, KTC reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation and excellence and setting new benchmarks for automatic tool control solutions for MRO.
Shigeru Tanaka, President and Representative Director of KTC, said, “KTC has been promoting the digitalization of measuring tools, etc., and the nepros-ID series is the world’s first tool that integrates IoT functions at manufacturing sites.This initiative will greatly benefit our customers. I will contribute.” ” business and will definitely leave a mark on the history of tools.
Alfred Wong, CEO of Xerafy, said: We are honored to have been selected to co-develop next-generation connected tools with KTC. The company’s reputation in tool manufacturing is firmly established in a very specific industry. Their collaboration over the past two years has demonstrated their unwavering dedication to providing the best tool management technology to their customers.
The nepros-ID tool is currently used in MRO facilities in the United States and Asia. This tool will be available for pre-order starting in May 2024.
For more information, visit booth #1585 at MRO Americas 2024 or email us.
About KTC:
Founded in 1950 in Kyoto, Japan, KTC values traditional craftsmanship. KTC tools have an inherent beauty in their high functionality. As Japan’s top tool manufacturer, KTC partners with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team in the WRC. For more information, please visit ktc.jp.
About Zerafi:
Xerafy is a global leader in RFID innovation and advanced tagging solutions. The company’s patented technology enables asset tracking and inventory management in a variety of harsh environments. Xerafy’s RFID tags, labels, and sensors are used in mission-critical industries such as aviation, healthcare, oil and gas, industrial processes, internal logistics, and data centers. For more information, visit xerafy.com.
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Tetsunari Harima
global sales manager
KTC
contact@kyototool.co.jp　　
Michelle Gilman
chief marketing officer
Zeraphy
marketing@xerafy.com
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