Datamax-O'Neil, the global provider of stationary, portable and mobile industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, has announced the all-new I-Class Mark II high performance industrial printer.
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.
Intermec introduces new PC Series desktop printer portfolio for light duty labelling
Mar 14, 2012
Intermec, Inc. has announced the new series of desktop printer portfolio providing intuitive, flexible and smart solutions for light duty labelling applications in transportation, courier, hospitality, manufacturing, warehouse and office environments.
Datamax-O'Neil to sponsor Vartech UK 2012 tradeshow and educational event
Mar 14, 2012
BlueStar has announced that Datamax-O'Neil has signed on to sponsor the upcoming Vartech UK 2012 tradeshow and educational event at the National Motorcycle Muesum in Birmingham on March 21.
BCS calls for more women in IT
Mar 08, 2012
Recent statistics show that women working in IT managerial positions are being paid almost 30% less than men. To address this and the shortage of women working in IT, BCSWomen, part of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is encouraging women to think about a career in IT by supporting a number of special events, including International Women's Day.
ScanSource Europe named Intermec 2011 Distributor of the Year
Mar 08, 2012
For the second year running, ScanSource Europe, the international value-added distributor of Auto ID and point-of-sale solutions and services, has been voted Intermec's Distributor of the Year for the EMEA region by Intermec's PartnerNet reseller community.
Centrix Software announces WorkSpace Universal 5.3, delivering new solutions for SaaS governance and private cloud application delivery
Mar 08, 2012
Centrix Software has announced a new release of Centrix WorkSpace Universal, a workspace delivery platform that provides unified access to applications, desktops and content from any device and any location.
Quarter of security budgets increased due to proposed EU data protection laws
Mar 08, 2012
Tufin Technologies, the provider of Security Policy Management solutions, has announced the results of a survey assessing how the recently announced updates to EU Data Protection legislation will impact IT compliance efforts.
Canon strengthens partner offering with extended smart print portfolio
Mar 07, 2012
Canon has strengthened its offer for partners with the launch of new competitive imageRUNNER ADVANCE and i-SENSYS devices; broadening Canon's portfolio of office hardware and opening new revenue streams for partners.
Motion Computing appoints Ian Davies as UK Country Manager
Mar 07, 2012
Motion Computing, provider of tablet PCs and mobility solutions, has appointed Ian Davies as Country Manager for the United Kingdom.
Epson announces additions to the WorkForce Pro range
Mar 07, 2012
Epson has added to its WorkForce Pro range, with the WP-4095 DN and WP-4595 DNF. These printers are specifically designed to offer cost and energy efficiency, high quality output and durability to enterprise workgroups as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
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.
