Japan’s No. 1 Hand tool manufacturer, Kyoto Tool Co., Ltd. (KTC) (TOKYO: 5966), will exhibit at MRO Asia-Pacific 2026, an exhibition for the aviation industry, to be held in Singapore from September 23 to 24, 2026 (Booth No. 620).

At the exhibition, KTC will showcase “nepros ID,” a tool management solution utilizing RFID technology.

“nepros ID” is a system that incorporates RFID tags into tools to streamline tool location tracking, check-out and return management, inventory checks, and other tool management tasks.

At the exhibition, KTC will display numerous tools with built-in RFID tags, including newly developed products. In addition, KTC plans to demonstrate tool management using multiple RFID reader devices, including a smart cabinet equipped with built-in RFID antennas.

Strict tool management is essential in the aviation industry, where foreign object debris (FOD) can lead to serious accidents. Through the digitalization and automation of tool management, “nepros ID” will contribute to improving safety and productivity in the aviation industry.

Winner of the MRO Technology Achievement of the Year Award 2025
In September 2025, nepros ID was selected as the winner of the “MRO Technology Achievement of the Year” award at MRO Asia Pacific 2025, organized by Aviation Week Network. This recognition highlights nepros ID’s innovative approach to IoT-enabled tool management and its contribution to the aerospace and MRO industries.

For more information:
nepros ID WEBsite (https://en.ktc.jp/lp/nepros_id/)
Kyoto Tool WEBsite(https://en.ktc.jp/)

Contact:
nepros ID team (RFID Department), KTC, neprosid@kyototool.co.jp

About KTC:
Founded in 1950 in Kyoto, Japan, KTC holds traditional craftsmanship in high regard. The high　functionality of KTC tools is accompanied by an inherent beauty. As Japan’s top tool manufacturer, KTC partners with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team in the WRC. For more information, visit ktc.jp.