PRODUCT 2.0
AccuLazr AL5010 Laser Barcode
Scanner
An
industry first, the AccuLazr AL5010 laser barcode scanner from Accu-Sort
Systems, Inc. now offers user access via the iPhone and iPad. A
smartphone or tablet PC can now be used to remotely monitor and diagnose
warehouse operations by accessing a web page hosted on the laser barcode
scanner. A cable connection to the scanner is no longer required in
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SECURITY
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Cybersecurity
on the Plant Floor
In the new world of wireless networks and high-speed communication,
manufacturers are facing a tough choice between security and
efficiency.
To remain competitive in today's fast-paced, global
environment, manufacturers are adopting newly designed, high-speed
wireless networks to help take better control of plant operations.
Engineers and operators are being armed with iPads, laptops and
high-speed scanners running on these networks to bring their facilities
up-to-date with instantaneous, real-time communication. For many, this
is a critical investment to increase productivity, cut downtime and
streamline operations for an unprecedented level of efficiency. Though
these potential benefits sound tempting, they do come with a serious
complication attached: cybersecurity.
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INNOVATION
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Additive
Manufacturing Goes Mainstream
Making parts by adding -- not subtracting -- material catches on.
An intricately designed nylon mesh egg large enough to
have been hatched by a dinosaur may portend the future of custom
manufacturing. Prominently displayed in the window of the Hugo Boss
store in Sloane Square in the Knightsbridge section of London, the
24-inch-tall egg was created using additive manufacturing.
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MOBILITY
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The
Tablet Gets Tough
With the increased demand for real-time business intelligence across
the production line, ruggedized tablets are hitting the factory floor.
There was a time when good business meant monitoring
activity from behind a desk and when good data was provided in
spreadsheets and formal reports.
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INDUSTRYWEEK WEBINAR
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In
Volatile Times Like These, Sales & Operations Planning is
Crucial
In the past 5 years, market dynamics and natural
disasters have caused rising demand and supply volatility. Sales &
Operations Planning can help companies cope with these acute variations.
During this free IndustryWeek webinar on Mar. 29, you'll hear from guru
Dick Ling, author of the first book on S&OP nearly two decades ago.
"S&OP geek" Patrick Bower, senior director for personal care product
maker Combe Incorporated, will also speak. Sign
up now.
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