


Unlike traditional manned key duplication machines, that require a human operator to make key copies, the MinuteKEY is different in several ways: Watch a customer submitted video overview of the process: The machine reduces the process to three steps: insertion of key to copy, selection of key blank, and credit card payment. Taking the concept of key duplication to the next level, MinuteKEY offers fully automated and self-contained key cutting machine. Now a vending machine does it all automatically without any human intervention. Is the concept poised to succeed? How does it impact your security? In this note, we examine MinuteKEY's offering including its strengths and weaknesses. Is the venerable locksmith on the way out? First, big box retailers set up their own departments to duplicate keys.
