The delivery of the first batch of Raspberry Pi computers on 20th April will provide educators with massive opportunity to correct the 'criminal' neglect of computer technology in our schools according to Gary David Smith - co-founder of Prism Total IT Solutions.
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.
D-Link and Computer 2000 form new partnership to drive further business
Apr 19, 2012
D-Link and Computer 2000 have announced the formation of a new partnership that will make D-Link's consumer and business networking available to a whole raft of new resellers and drive continued growth for both companies and their reseller partners.
Belgravium launches new 'ATEX' certified mobile computer
Mar 28, 2012
Mobile Computing Solution provider Belgravium's busy start to its 30-year anniversary year continues with the launch of another innovative handheld computer.
Ingram Micro EMEA honoured with three 'Operational Excellence Awards' at the Microsoft 2012 EMEA Partner Operations Conference
Mar 28, 2012
Ingram Micro EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), a division of Ingram Micro Inc., has won three awards in operational excellence as part of the inaugural Microsoft EMEA Partner Operations Awards programme.
Avnet Technology Solutions UK expands storage team to drive new business opportunities for Hitachi Content Platform storage solution
Mar 28, 2012
Avnet Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distributor and an operating group of Avnet, Inc., is gearing up to drive increased demand in the UK for the Hitachi Content Platform from Hitachi Data Systems.
Handheld Group appoints Johan Hed as new Product Manager
Mar 28, 2012
The Handheld Group, the manufacturer of rugged PDAs and mobile devices, has appointed Johan Hed as new product manager. The recruitment is part of Handheld's increased focus on new product development.
MidwichHome attending retra conference
Mar 28, 2012
MidwichHome, the home technology arm of Midwich the UK's largest audio-visual distribution group, will be attending the retra conference to be held on the 16th and 17th of April at the Hilton in Newcastle.
David Claar joins Datamax-O'Neil as VP Engineering
Mar 28, 2012
Datamax-O'Neil has named David Claar as the vice president of engineering. His primary responsibilities include providing corporate technical direction and strategic insight for stationary and portable printing solutions while directing global development resources
Lexmark reports success against counterfeiters in Europe
Mar 28, 2012
Lexmark has announced that Lexmark investigators and police raided a warehouse in Turkey as part of the company's continuing efforts to remove counterfeit printer supplies from the marketplace.
BlueStar's Paris Technology Summit highlights channel solutions industry experts
Mar 28, 2012
BlueStar has announced an exciting line-up of technology experts from across France scheduled to present at the upcoming Paris Technology Summit at the Disney Newport Bay Club Convention Centre on Thursday, April 5.
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.
