Tool data & life cycle.


Digital transparency from the individual part to the complete tool.
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Your benefits with GNT tool logistics – transparent, secure, centrally managed

  • Central tool database – digital access to all tool and component data
  • Life cycle tracking – traceably documented from the individual component to the complete tool
  • Integrated maintenance planning & wear history – for predictable maintenance and greater process reliability
  • Complete tool history per item – seamlessly retrievable for traceability and quality assurance
  • Reduction of tool losses and misuse – thanks to clearly defined conditions, storage locations and responsibilities
  • Optimized use of tools in production – higher availability, lower costs and improved capacity utilization

Manage tool data securely. Maximize service life. Optimize processes.

Manage your tool data centrally, digitally and in a structured manner – from initial use to retirement. By transparently mapping the entire life cycle of tool components, complete tools and operating resources, you can keep track of usage, condition, maintenance requirements and wear at all times.

2D/3D tool models are also stored centrally and are available across all systems – for CAM, simulation and quality assurance. This allows you to increase the availability of your tools, reduce losses and create the basis for predictive, reliable production.

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Create tool models efficiently – with 2D/3D generators

With the TDM software for data and graphics generation, you can create complete tool data sets quickly and efficiently – including simulation-capable 3D models. Whether standard tools or special solutions: our powerful modules support you in generating, editing and managing your tool data – visually, completely and practically.

With high-quality 3D data, you create the conditions for end-to-end digital processes – from tool planning to CNC simulation. You benefit from up to 90% time savings in 3D data creation, fast creation of tools with 2D and 3D graphics in just a few minutes and direct integration of simulation, collision detection and CAM processes. Access to thousands of prepared tools and support for special tools ensure maximum flexibility. Intuitive editors and rotation generators for DXF and 3D models round off the powerful toolset.

What our customers say about GNT Systems

Thanks to the GNT.NET MES, we can immediately order the parts we need with a handheld scanner in production, where we assemble the parts, and schedule them for production without any further communication.

On the one hand, this saves us a great deal of time and, on the other hand, we can prevent any communication errors. Thanks to the CMS, we now have a huge database of every activity (repairs, quotations, spare parts, etc.) carried out by our company.

This means that several people can easily carry out several activities without us being dependent on individual people. The GNT.NET MES therefore makes our day-to-day business much easier.

– Marco Grünig

Manager Production Grünig+Elmiger AG

The GNT.MES system gives you the transparency you need to identify weak points in planning and execution.
– Christoph Kern

Head of Competence Center Machining, maxon motor GmbH

Traceability of planning and actual production times leads to transparency of unplanned downtimes, production controlling, capacity optimization and control of our continuous improvements.

– Thomas Tratz
Director Manufacturing at Horton Europe GmbH & Co. KG

The system functionalities and the resulting advantages were decisive for our decision in two areas in particular: firstly, the clear, graphical display of machine statuses and secondly, the well-structured NC program data management. […] Today, there is more transparency and a better overview in micro-gear production – the best prerequisites for a further boost in productivity.

– Christoph Kern

Head of Competence Center Machining, maxon motor GmbH

Central tool functions

  • Tool database

    Recording of individual tools, assemblies and complete tools; management of technical data, images, drawings, DXF files, etc. In addition, the database supports the central storage and provision of 2D drawings and 3D tool models (e.g. STEP) - for direct use in CAM systems, simulations and testing processes.

  • Service life monitoring & wear tracking

    Analysis of tool life & regrinding cycles; automatic warning when defined life cycles are reached

  • Tool maintenance & history

    All repairs, deployments & maintenance intervals documented; complete traceability for audit & QA

Resource management – production-related resources under control

  • In addition to tools, operating materials, rental items, test equipment and accessories also play a key role in ensuring smooth production processes.
  • With integrated resource management, you can record and manage all production-related resources centrally – digitally, clearly and comprehensibly.
  • Maintain an overview of the availability, location and condition of your equipment at all times.
  • Whether measuring equipment with calibration intervals, replacement test gauges or accessories issued on loan: the system ensures transparency, traceability and optimum resource utilization throughout the entire production environment.