Smart Lockers for Industrial Asset Management

In industrial settings, Columat Smart Lockers manage the loan and return of PDAs, scanners, tools and PPE across shifts. An operator withdraws the assigned device with their credential, uses it and returns it to the Smart Locker, which also recharges it; every movement is traced by user and shift. This gives full control of the asset and reduces tool and device losses by up to 60%.

Yes. Columat Manager is API-first and integrates with the WMS, SAP and the corporate directory (Active Directory, SCIM). As a result, the Smart Locker can assign devices by role or shift, block access to equipment if an operator lacks permission, and update the asset inventory in real time. Management no longer depends on manual spreadsheets.

In industry, Columat works on a hardware purchase plus a software subscription (Columat Manager) that includes ongoing support, monitoring and maintenance through Columat Operational Services. The subscription keeps the system running and connected to the WMS; the hardware investment is offset by reducing the replacement of lost devices and downtime at shift changes. Deployment is phased and per site.

Changing-room lockers only store personal belongings; they do not control who uses which asset or leave any record. A Columat Smart Locker is a physical asset-management system: it assigns, recharges, traces and locks shared devices and tools, integrated with plant systems. It turns equipment lending into an audited process available 24/7.

Yes. The Smart Locker records PPE handover by user and helps control expiry and replenishment. In an occupational health and safety inspection, this provides an auditable record of 100% of the protective equipment issued, removing the risk of being unable to prove traceability.