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Worldwide pilot project with Oerlikon Balzers
Do you know the story behind every one of your tools?
Tool ID makes your tools digitally readable. Through laser marking, every tool receives a unique identifier — for seamless traceability, faster order intake and transparent lifecycle management.
THE PROBLEM
Without Tool Data, You're in the Dark
Most companies lack transparency about the condition, history and optimal replacement time of their tools.

No traceability

Which tool was reground when? How often? With which coating? Without identification, this data is lost.

Manual order intake

Recording every tool individually, typing in data, checking assignments – error-prone, time-consuming and barely scalable.

Unplanned tool changes

Without lifecycle data, there's no foundation for plannable tool changes. The result: downtime, scrap and unnecessary costs.

HOW TOOL ID WORKS
Order Entry Like at a Supermarket Checkout
Every tool receives a unique DataMatrix code via laser. All tool and grinding data is linked once to this code and stored in our ERP system.
  • Laser marking

    A unique DataMatrix code is engraved onto the tool shank

  • Data linking

    Tool type, geometry, grinding data and coating are digitally stored

  • Scanner-based intake

    On every follow-up order, the tool is scanned for automatic order intake

  • Tool history

    Complete life record: when, how often and with which parameters the tool was reground

YOUR BENEFITS
Full Transparency Across Every Tool Lifecycle

100% traceability

Every serial number is stored linked to the customer. Mixing up tools is impossible.

Plannable tool changes

Lifecycle data enables predictive tool planning – less downtime, more machine uptime.

Faster order intake

Scan the tool instead of recording it manually – faster, more secure and with fewer sources of error.

Digitalisation of your tool management

Tool ID is your entry into digital tool management – without complex IT projects.

Data security

Your tool data cannot be read by third parties. The codes are stored exclusively in our system.

Usable even without Tool ID

Custom laser marking with company name, logo, barcode or article number – also available without a lifecycle system.

Worldwide Pilot Project with Oerlikon Balzers
Together with our long-standing partner Oerlikon Balzers, we realised the worldwide pilot project "Tool ID". After an extensive testing phase, the live operation went into effect at the end of 2020. Through the marked code and real-time tracking via live platforms, Oerlikon Balzers has a precise overview of the tool volume delivered every day — more efficiency, fewer manual steps, faster supply chain.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Tool ID
What is Tool ID and what are its benefits?
What marking method do you offer for tools?
Are Tool ID markings durable and resistant to wear?
Can existing tools be retrofitted with Tool ID?
What data can be stored in Tool ID?
Can third parties read my tool data?
Make Your Tools Digitally Readable
Find out how Tool ID simplifies your tool management, reduces errors and creates plannable processes.
Contact Julius Brinkmann for more details.