Machine Access Control for Makerspaces
Run your space with less staff oversight.
Give approved members access to the machines they can use. GRIT checks their permissions at the machine, so staff do not have to unlock every tool for every visit.
84 hours a week. With 1.5 employees.
That is how Wonder Institute in Jackson Hole runs its makerspace with GRIT. Hours and staffing reported by Wonder Institute.
What would you automate first?
Choose a priority to see how it works. We will include your selection with your demo request.
Approved members. The right machines.
Staff decide which machines each member can use. Approval for one machine does not unlock the rest of the shop.
- Member badges in
- GRIT checks permissions locally
- The approved machine can turn on
The benefit: less time managing machine access, more time helping members.
Collection starts with the work.
Connect equipment activity to your compatible dust collector. Staff can spend less time switching collection on and off around the shop.
- Equipment activity is detected
- GRIT applies your collection settings
- The dust collector starts automatically
The benefit: dust collection becomes part of using the machine.
Put air monitoring to work.
Use measured air conditions to activate dust collection or air filtration through a configured rule.
- The sensor measures air conditions
- A configured threshold is reached
- Collection or filtration turns on
The benefit: a cleaner shop with less manual switching.
See how GRIT would work in your makerspace.
Tell us about your space. We will walk through member permissions, your existing machines, and the dust collection or air filtration you want to automate.
“And we really couldn’t do that without the GRIT system.”
Wilton Springer
WonderLabs Manager, Wonder Institute
Prefer to talk directly?
217.840.5074
sales@gritautomation.com
Schedule your makerspace demo
We typically respond within one business day. Phone is optional.
A few practical details.
Do we have to replace our machines?Retrofit compatibility
GRIT works with compatible existing equipment. During the demo, we review the machines, voltage, starters and control paths in your space before recommending hardware.
Who decides which members can use a machine?Your staff sets permissions
Your staff decides who is approved. GRIT checks the configured permissions when a member badges in. Your team remains responsible for training and approving members.
Can we start with one part of the shop?Choose a useful first step
Yes. We can scope a first installation around selected machines, dust collection or air filtration. Tell us your priority and we will work through the equipment needed for that setup.
See it working at Wonder Institute.
Wilton explains how GRIT supports member access and a cleaner shop. Read the customer story or explore Machine Access Control.
Watch Wilton's 45-second storyWonder Institute
Machine Access Control for Makerspaces
Run your space with less staff oversight.
Give approved members access to the machines they can use. GRIT checks their permissions at the machine, so staff do not have to unlock every tool for every visit.
84 hours a week. With 1.5 employees.
That is how Wonder Institute in Jackson Hole runs its makerspace with GRIT. Hours and staffing reported by Wonder Institute.
What would you automate first?
Choose a priority to see how it works. We will include your selection with your demo request.
Approved members. The right machines.
Staff decide which machines each member can use. Approval for one machine does not unlock the rest of the shop.
- Member badges in
- GRIT checks permissions locally
- The approved machine can turn on
The benefit: less time managing machine access, more time helping members.
Collection starts with the work.
Connect equipment activity to your compatible dust collector. Staff can spend less time switching collection on and off around the shop.
- Equipment activity is detected
- GRIT applies your collection settings
- The dust collector starts automatically
The benefit: dust collection becomes part of using the machine.
Put air monitoring to work.
Use measured air conditions to activate dust collection or air filtration through a configured rule.
- The sensor measures air conditions
- A configured threshold is reached
- Collection or filtration turns on
The benefit: a cleaner shop with less manual switching.
See how GRIT would work in your makerspace.
Tell us about your space. We will walk through member permissions, your existing machines, and the dust collection or air filtration you want to automate.
“And we really couldn’t do that without the GRIT system.”
Wilton Springer
WonderLabs Manager, Wonder Institute
Prefer to talk directly?
217.840.5074
sales@gritautomation.com
Schedule your makerspace demo
We typically respond within one business day. Phone is optional.
A few practical details.
Do we have to replace our machines?Retrofit compatibility
GRIT works with compatible existing equipment. During the demo, we review the machines, voltage, starters and control paths in your space before recommending hardware.
Who decides which members can use a machine?Your staff sets permissions
Your staff decides who is approved. GRIT checks the configured permissions when a member badges in. Your team remains responsible for training and approving members.
Can we start with one part of the shop?Choose a useful first step
Yes. We can scope a first installation around selected machines, dust collection or air filtration. Tell us your priority and we will work through the equipment needed for that setup.
See it working at Wonder Institute.
Wilton explains how GRIT supports member access and a cleaner shop. Read the customer story or explore Machine Access Control.