Put a lock on every machine, not just the door

Equipment-level access control for shops, labs, makerspaces, and core facilities

CardTap's ControlTap™ hardware physically interlocks each piece of equipment, so a machine only powers on for a user you've trained and authorized. The CardTap Portal handles the rest: certifications, scheduling, and usage reports, all from any browser.

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ControlTap Console access control hardware

ControlTap Console: the hardware interlock on every machine

Built for the people responsible for safe operation

If you're the one who approves training, fields after-hours requests, and answers for equipment misuse, CardTap was designed for you.

Unqualified users, locked out

A machine won't start for anyone who hasn't completed the training you require. No signage, no honor system.

Safe after-hours access

Extend shop hours without extending staff hours. Access rules follow the user and the machine, not the room.

Accountability on every run

Every session ties a user to a machine with timestamps. When something breaks or gets misused, you know who and when.

Answers for EHS, finance & IT

Timestamped certification and usage records back you up in safety audits, usage billing, and budget justification.

How it works

Physical control at the machine, managed from the cloud.

1
Tap in at the machine

A user taps their badge at the ControlTap Console mounted on the equipment.

2
CardTap checks authorization

Certifications, schedules, and permissions are verified in the cloud in real time.

3
Power on, session logged

The interlock releases and the machine powers on. Usage is recorded until the user taps out.

See the hardware for yourself

Explore the ControlTap hardware lineup and the portal that manages it, or talk to us about your facility.

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