Mechanical locks secure doors as either deadbolts or door-handle devices. Keys serve as the means to unlock these mechanical locks, and possessing a working key determines who can access secured areas ...

When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.

You can leave your keys on the kitchen table now. A smart lock promises to notice you arriving, open with a tap, and keep bad actors out with modern encryption. The question nagging at the back of ...