About SmartDepot
Born between too many projects, not on a whiteboard
SmartDepot is an independent passion project by Alf Müller, built around a problem he faces every day.
I knew I had that part somewhere. I simply spent far too much time trying to find it again.
The starting point
Alf Müller is an avid maker and founder of Hackerspace Bern. Several projects often run at once: a part is missing, shipping takes three weeks, and by the time it arrives another existing component has disappeared into storage.
Existing inventory systems did not fit that reality. SmartDepot grew from the need for something flexible enough for boxes, shelves, electronics, tools and unfinished projects, yet fast enough for an everyday scan.
IT and inventory experience
Alf works in IT at Bastelgarage.ch and is familiar with practical product, storage and receiving workflows. Hackerspace Bern and Bastelgarage.ch are biographical context, not operators or official SmartDepot partners.
Independent, with clear principles
SmartDepot is independently developed and used daily by its maker. It is meant to remain practical, transparent, secure and portable. That is why CSV export exists and why personal data is never sold or used to build advertising profiles.