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Automated Vending (AV)

Intelligent Inventory Control When Every Item Matters

FK’s Automated Vending solutions give manufacturers and industrial facilities greater control over how critical inventory is accessed, tracked, and replenished. By automating access to tools, PPE, MRO supplies, consumables, and production-critical items, AV systems help reduce waste, improve accountability, and support better inventory visibility across your operation.

Designed for environments where uptime, efficiency, and cost control matter, Automated Vending helps turn inventory management into a more secure, data-driven, and proactive part of your operation.

Overview
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Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits

Automated Vending helps facilities improve inventory control by making critical products easier to access, easier to track, and easier to manage. With controlled dispensing, real-time reporting, and proactive replenishment support, FK helps reduce unnecessary consumption while keeping essential items available when production depends on them.

Control Consumption

Uncontrolled inventory usage can quickly lead to unnecessary costs, shortages, and reduced accountability. Automated Vending systems help manage access to inventory through user permissions, quantity limits, and product restrictions based on your operational requirements.

Reduce Waste

By tracking how products are accessed and used, Automated Vending helps reduce overconsumption, misplaced inventory, and unnecessary product loss. This gives your team better control over inventory spend while supporting cleaner, more efficient usage habits.

Track Usage

Automated Vending provides visibility into who is using products, when items are being accessed, and where inventory is being consumed. These insights help managers monitor trends, improve forecasting, and make more informed inventory decisions.

Ensure Availability For Production-Critical Items

Production delays caused by missing inventory can be costly. Automated Vending helps keep critical products available through inventory monitoring, configurable reorder points, and proactive replenishment support.

Improve Accountability

With secure access and user-level tracking, Automated Vending creates a clear record of inventory activity. This helps reduce uncertainty, strengthen internal controls, and support more responsible product usage across the facility.

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Vending Machine Options

Vending Machine Options

FK offers a range of Automated Vending machine options designed to support different inventory types, facility layouts, and usage requirements. From compact systems for high-value tools and consumables to larger configurations for oversized or specialized items, each solution can be tailored to the way your team works.

Explore the options below to learn more about each system and how it can support better inventory control across your operation.

ROBOCRIB® TX750

A powerful inventory management tool in a flexible vending machine format for dispensing everything from tools and safety supplies to boxes.

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ROBOCRIB® VX1000

The most popular industrial dispensing machine in the industry backed by the most powerful tool crib software available.

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ROBOCRIB® VX500

The last mile in your supply chain management system. The Robocrib® VX500 is a robotic inventory tracking system for cutting tools, fasteners, shop supplies and PPE.

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INTELLIPORT® LITE

Eliminate the need for an attended tool crib by automating your tool crib software or stores with a RFID portal.

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TX750 Device Depot

The world's first smart vending solution for completely secure individual storage and retrieval of personal electronics in high-security environments.

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AUTOCRIB® HX60

The original tool vending machine with a complete inventory management system. HX60 Lockers can be added.

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AUTOCRIB® HX60-R

The HX60-R is a refrigerated, high-accuracy vending system designed to store and dispense temperature-sensitive materials with consistent cooling, smart tracking, and customizable tray configurations.

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SD7®

The AutoCrib SD7 is a comprehensive storage solution designed to streamline operations, protect critical materials, and adapt to evolving needs.

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ScaleMate®

Automate your supply chain and provide a tight inventory management system for small parts and fasteners with the use of weight based technology.

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AutoLocker® FX

A customizable asset tracking locker system for items such as laptops, iPads, power tools, gauges or any asset that needs to be tracked. Available with or without integrated recharging capabilities.

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AutoLocker® FX Scale

A smart locker system with weight-based sensing technology to dispense anything from gloves to grinding disks to spray cans.

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HX Locker Standalone

Stand Alone HX Lockers with Touchscreen

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AUTOCAB® FX

High density inventory management system in a medium security vending machine format. Manage batteries, flash lights, safety supplies, cutting tools and fasteners with the push of a button.

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AUTOCRIB® VLM

The first vertical lift module that has the capability and user friendliness to be called a vending machine.

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Touch Toolroom

Tool crib software in an ATM format. Turning your tool crib or stores area into a virtual inventory dispensing machine.

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Tablet Toolroom

A full-feature mobile inventory management solution built for speed and flexibility.

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PX150

The PX150 automates Kanban and open-bin replenishment with a simple proximity-card scan, instantly triggering re-orders in AutoCrib software for fast, accurate, paperless inventory control.

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PX50

The PX50 automates Kanban and open-bin replenishment with a simple proximity-card scan, instantly triggering re-orders in AutoCrib software for fast, accurate, paperless inventory control.

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Air Scanner Zebra TC78

The Zebra TC73 is a rugged, high-performance mobile computer built to power AutoCrib Air in demanding industrial environments.

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Air Scanner Zebra MC9450

The Zebra MC9400 is built for high-demand industrial environments where durability and performance matter most. When paired with AutoCrib Air, it delivers fast transactions, long-range scanning, and reliable operation across the entire facility.

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Integration

System Features & Integration

Designed To Integrate With Modern Operations

FK’s Automated Vending systems are designed to fit into modern manufacturing and industrial environments without creating unnecessary complexity. Each system supports secure dispensing, inventory visibility, usage reporting, and replenishment workflows that help facilities manage critical products with greater accuracy and control.

System Features

  • Real-time inventory tracking
  • Secure product dispensing
  • User-specific access controls
  • Product usage reporting
  • Automated replenishment alerts
  • Configurable inventory thresholds
  • Multi-location inventory management
  • Custom product categorization
  • Consumption trend reporting
  • Audit and accountability tracking

Integration Capabilities

  • ERP system integration
  • Procurement platform integration
  • Inventory management software integration
  • Employee identification systems
  • Reporting and analytics platforms
  • Multi-facility inventory management programs
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How We Work

Our Process

A clear process makes better inventory management easier to implement. FK works with your team to assess your needs, streamline product usage, recommend the right solution, and manage the rollout from planning to launch.

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Needs Analysis

We begin by reviewing your current inventory processes, purchasing workflows, product usage, and operational requirements to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, visibility, and cost control.

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Product Consolidation & Rationalization

Our team helps identify duplicate products, excess inventory, and procurement inefficiencies so your inventory program can be streamlined, simplified, and better aligned with actual operational demand.

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Demonstration & Quote

We present a tailored solution, demonstrate how it works, and provide clear pricing so your team can confidently evaluate the opportunity.

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Site Planning & Implementation

From planning and setup to training and launch, FK manages the implementation process to support a smooth transition and long-term success.

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Let’s Improve Your Inventory Operations

Whether you are looking to reduce inventory waste, improve purchasing efficiency, implement Automated Vending, or explore Vendor Managed Inventory, FK is ready to help you build a smarter inventory management program.

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