Innovation Takes Flight: TraceMySpace Offers Aerospace Safety with Precision Tool Control

The aerospace industry is under constant pressure to maintain the highest levels of safety. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) has become a growing concern, with even the smallest misplaced tool potentially leading to catastrophic consequences. From mechanical failures to catastrophic crashes, FOD-related incidents cost billions annually in both repairs and reputational damage. The FAA, NASA, and other global authorities have strict regulations requiring the use of tool control systems to avoid these hazards. In this high-stakes environment, even a single overlooked screwdriver can be the difference between success and disaster. 

This is where TraceMySpace has made a significant impact, offering an innovative solution that ensures aerospace manufacturers, airlines, and technicians can help reduce such risks. With a unique approach to tool control inserts, the company is swiftly becoming a go-to partner for some of the biggest names in the aerospace industry. 

“We’ve seen a massive surge in demand from aerospace companies, military contractors, and commercial airlines because they recognize the safety risks and financial losses associated with FOD incidents,” Founder Cody Spears says. “We’re not just making inserts—we’re helping companies stay compliant, protect their assets, and save lives.” 

What began as a niche concept has grown into a specialized solution for aerospace manufacturers and technicians. For Spears, an entrepreneur with a background in law enforcement, real estate, and business administration, the journey to launching TraceMySpace started with the goal of streamlining operational processes. “Discipline, time management, and organization—those are the principles that drive me,” says Cody. 

In 2021, Cody teamed up with Chad Wehrs, an expert in the racing parts manufacturing industry, to take TraceMySpace to the next level. What they didn’t anticipate was the immense demand their tool control inserts would find in the aerospace sector. 

“Initially, we thought our target audience would be in the automotive world, but the demand in aerospace caught us by surprise,” Cody explains. “It’s where we’ve seen the most growth, and it has now become our prime focus.”

Traditional tool control methods require technicians to pluck or cut their own foam or physically ship their tools to manufacturers, leading to costly downtime. Many rely on bulky photo boxes that are cumbersome, impractical even. TraceMySpace has disrupted the market with its unique technology—a simple yet highly effective photographic process. “We don’t need you to send us your tools. Our clients just need to send a picture, and we’ll handle the rest,” Cody explains. “We can accurately scale and manufacture custom inserts from a single image that you can take with your cell phone. This allows technicians and companies to maintain workflow without interruption.” 

At its core, TraceMySpace offers precision and customization. Using uniquely designed software and precision-cutting lasers, the company creates tool control inserts that fit any tool, regardless of brand or model. Whether it’s for large aerospace manufacturers or specialized technicians working on critical components, TraceMySpace delivers solutions that meet the highest standards. 

“We don’t care what brand or model your tools are,” Cody says. “We can mix and match them into one drawer and create an insert that fits perfectly. It’s all custom work, and we can make it for any application.”

While standard turnaround times range from 20 to 30 days, TraceMySpace understands that urgent deadlines are a reality in aerospace. When necessary, the company expedites customer orders to ensure that technicians and manufacturing facilities have exactly what they need on time. 

TraceMySpace is also at the forefront of fire-retardant foam solutions, an essential requirement for companies working on space stations and spacecraft. As private space exploration expands, the demand for custom, high-durability tool control solutions is growing, positioning TraceMySpace as an essential partner in the industry. 

As safety regulations tighten and companies push the boundaries of aviation and space travel, Spears and his team are committed to ensuring that tool control remains efficient, precise, and—most importantly—safe. “In this industry, there’s no room for error,” Cody Spears concludes. “That’s why we do what we do.”