Eaton has launched a new range of enclosure power distribution units (ePDU's) that provide Intelligent Power distribution enabling data centres to monitor energy usage, optimise available power and control the total cost of ownership.
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.
MMCC and Casio pair up to help the automotive industry in 2012
Nov 17, 2011
MMCC and Casio have entered into a new partnership which, state the companies, promises to play an important role in changing the automotive industry's efficiency benchmarks.
VAD Wick Hill wins Computing Security Awards' 'Security Distributor of the Year' title for second year running
Nov 10, 2011
VAD Wick Hill has won the title 'Security Distributor of the Year' at the Computing Security Awards, making it consecutive wins for Wick Hill for the two years the awards have run.
Egnyte predicts: 2012 signals death of file servers across the world
Nov 03, 2011
New data released recently in a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Egnyte shows that a majority (57 percent) of IT managers at small and medium businesses (SMBs) underestimate the cost of owning a traditional file server.
Ekro ensures full traceability and enhances customer responsiveness with the help of Avery Dennison
Oct 27, 2011
Ekro needed a faster and more flexible printing and identification labelling system to address increasingly stringent industry regulations, manufacturing expansion and increasing customer demand.
OS33 unveils its Cloud Drive
Oct 27, 2011
OS33 has announced OS33 Cloud Drive, a technology that creates a unified file system by bringing together storage from different private and public cloud technologies.
Eaton wins prestigious industry awards
Oct 27, 2011
Eaton was awarded Innovative Residential/Domestic Product of the Year at this year's Electrical Industry Awards.
Vertical Solutions, Inc. partners with Pervasive Software to simplify CRM-to-ERP integration
Oct 20, 2011
Vertical Solutions, Inc. (VSI) has announced that its service management and CRM/contact centre solutions now integrate directly with the Pervasive Software Inc. data integration platform, Pervasive Data Integrator.
Agile power management for everyday offices to virtualised Tier 4 data centres
Oct 19, 2011
Eaton has launched a major update to its intuitive and lightweight power management software, Intelligent Power Software.
Eaton presents power for the cloud at DatacenterDynamics
Oct 06, 2011
At DatacenterDynamics, Eaton Power Quality is putting the emphasis firmly on the provision of efficient, cost-effective and versatile power solutions to meet the rapidly evolving needs of today's data centres.
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.
