Manufacturing, Production and Automation IT

Information technology (IT) is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing operations, helping manufacturers to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality, and to reduce costs. IT automation is the use of software and systems to replace repeatable processes and reduce manual intervention. IT Reseller articles covering IT products and solutions involved in Manufacturing IT, Production and Automation IT, Manufacturing software and Manufacturing solutions.

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Cabinet releases Cabinet AP Scan

1 Cabinet releases Cabinet AP Scan

Cabinet Document Management Solutions (Cabinet), the provider of electronic document management software and workflow software for small and medium-sized businesses, has introduced Cabinet AP Scan, a new product designed to work specifically with Cabinet AP software.

Konica Minolta brings digital print expertise to book market

2 Konica Minolta brings digital print expertise to book market

Konica Minolta, the service provider for IT and document processes, has announced a further strengthening position for the book printing market.

Citizen printers support first ever cloud-based label printing solution

3 Citizen printers support first ever cloud-based label printing solution

Delfi Technologies is using Citizen Systems' CL-S range of industrial desktop printers in its innovative SkyLabel cloud-based label design and printing solution.

Greater change in IT departments needed to support innovation, says Claranet

4 Greater change in IT departments needed to support innovation, says Claranet

Independent research commissioned by Claranet reveals that IT departments today are twice as likely to focus on cost reduction and technological support of employees as they are on those things that can grow the top line.

Peoplevox signs Dakota to help eCommerce retailers compete on order fulfilment

5 Peoplevox signs Dakota to help eCommerce retailers compete on order fulfilment

Dakota Integrated Solutions, the specialist Manchester based IT Solutions and Managed Services Provider, has been nominated as a Peoplevox Channel Partner, to support its client base in the UK and help other eCommerce retailers in need for a solution.

The true value of digitalisation - Frost & Sullivan's GIL programme expands further

6 The true value of digitalisation - Frost & Sullivan's GIL programme expands further

More than 90 per cent of corporate and public sector executives believe that digital technologies will disrupt their existing business model in the next 2 to 3 years.

New Lenovo enterprise solutions provide robust foundation for a growing business

7 New Lenovo enterprise solutions provide robust foundation for a growing business

Lenovo has announced an update to its flagship portfolio of scalable, high-performance X6 servers along with an array of prequalified ISV enterprise solutions including offerings optimised for SAP HANA.

Trillium Software-Cloudera alliance helps customers achieve Big Data quality for Hadoop

8 Trillium Software-Cloudera alliance helps customers achieve Big Data quality for Hadoop

Trillium Software, A Harte Hanks Company and global provider of data quality software, has announced a technology alliance with Cloudera, a leader in enterprise analytic data management powered by Apache Hadoop.

Wedge Networks and Spirent demonstrate the security, flexibility, and scalability of the open Cloud

9 Wedge Networks and Spirent demonstrate the security, flexibility, and scalability of the open Cloud

Wedge Networks and Spirent Communications jointly demonstrate that NFV-based functionality can be embedded into cloud networks as virtual services.

Resellers need not shy away from embracing Cloud technology

10 Resellers need not shy away from embracing Cloud technology

By Matthew Munson, CTO, Cube52.

As companies continually look to get the best return on investment, the way they buy IT is changing. According to IDC, there will be an 11 per cent increase in IT spending, moving away from traditional in house-delivery, towards various versions of the Cloud by the end of 2016.

Manufacturing IT

Information technology, is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing operations. IT can be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across the manufacturing process.

Here are some of the ways that IT is being used in manufacturing operations:

  • Computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to design new products and parts. CAD software allows engineers to create detailed 3D models of products, which can then be used to simulate the manufacturing process and identify potential problems.
  • Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software is used to control machine tools and other manufacturing equipment. CAM software allows manufacturers to automate the manufacturing process, which can lead to increased productivity and accuracy.
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is used to integrate all of the different aspects of a manufacturing operation into a single system. ERP software can help manufacturers to track inventory, manage orders, and plan production.
  • The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical devices that are connected to the internet. The IoT can be used to collect data from manufacturing equipment and sensors, which can then be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • 3D printing is a process of creating physical objects from digital designs. 3D printing can be used to create prototypes, custom parts, and even finished products.

Automation IT

IT automation is the use of software and systems to replace repeatable processes and reduce manual intervention. It accelerates the delivery of IT infrastructure and applications by automating manual processes that previously required a human touch. Some of the most common types of IT automation:

  • Task automation: This type of automation automates simple, repetitive tasks that are typically done manually. For example, a task automation script could be used to automatically create new user accounts or to send out email notifications.
  • Process automation: This type of automation automates more complex processes that involve multiple steps. For example, a process automation tool could be used to automate the deployment of a new application or to handle the provisioning of new servers.
  • Workflow automation: This type of automation automates the flow of work between different people or systems. For example, a workflow automation tool could be used to automate the approval process for a new expense report or to track the progress of a customer service ticket.

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