Veterinary clinics must adopt automated inventory systems to remain efficient, compliant, and competitive. Emerging technologies, such as CUBEX’s newly released Buddy line, are already demonstrating how this shift is transforming the industry. By streamlining work processes, the technology helps clinics save resources and better manage inventory.
Sid Anderson, Vice President of Product Management at Mashura, the parent company of CUBEX, says, “We built Buddy with one goal in mind: to make inventory management effortless.” The results from the pilot program show that the new product is performing just as the company hoped.
New Inventory Tool for Veterinary Platforms
CUBEX provides inventory automation solutions for veterinary practices, offering tools that integrate smart hardware devices and intuitive software to improve how hospitals manage medications and supplies. Their products are designed to increase safety, optimize efficiency, and maximize profitability by reducing manual processes related to the management of inventory. In July 2025, CUBEX introduced a new product called Buddy, described as “the easy button for veterinary inventory management.” At the heart of Buddy is over a decade of engineering top-of-the-line e-ink technology, delivering best-in-class performance for open-access inventory. Built to be smart, reliable, and efficient in any environment, Buddy is designed to simplify inventory tracking and dramatically reduce time spent on manual tasks.
What Clinics Are Saying
Buddy includes hardware that automatically tracks inventory usage for more accurate inventory tracking and connects to cloud-based software. The software enables Buddy to communicate with the CUBEX Cloud, allowing staff to remotely access settings and data. The system also automates ordering, expiration date tracking, and stock level monitoring, and can easily integrate with existing systems to alleviate startup hassles for new users.
Veterinarians involved in the Buddy pilot program noted improvements in their workflows. Dr. Jane Smith from Happy Paws Veterinary stated that the system “saves significant time, virtually eliminates manual errors, and gives our team more confidence that we are always stocked.”
Available Now: Q3 2025 Launch
Buddy is now available to the entire veterinary market. Anderson says, “Veterinary teams are overwhelmed. Buddy gives them time, control, and clarity back.”
The launch signals a significant expansion of the CUBEX platform, reinforcing its leadership in both secure and open-access inventory automation. With Buddy, veterinary practices of all sizes can access Inventory Intelligence with no friction and immediate impact.
Developed by Mashura, a Leader in Connected Health Tech
Buddy was developed by Mashura, the parent company of CUBEX and ZIMBIS, and is a pioneer in connected health technologies for veterinary and dental markets. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and its products are trusted by over 100,000 clinicians globally for their innovation, reliability, and measurable impact on care delivery.
Inventory Visibility Beyond the Cabinet
Buddy promises to take the tediousness out of office management and boost productivity, drive profitability, and improve patient care. Unlike traditional systems that focus solely on high-security or high-cost items, Buddy unlocks full-facility inventory control, enabling real-time visibility into every suture, syringe, and supplement, no matter where it is stored. Whether used as a standalone solution or integrated into the broader CUBEX ecosystem, Buddy empowers hospitals to operate more efficiently and effectively.
