Many companies have discovered how globally connected our technology is when a software update doesn’t go as planned. A cybersecurity firm that protects many hospitals, airlines, and banks from hackers and data breaches worked to correct a total organizational halt for those running on Microsoft’s Windows operating system after completing a software update. “While the problem […]
We have discussed how hand-held scanners enhance inventory control by increasing accuracy and saving time. They are also helping manufacturers harness data through 3D scanners. The ability to inspect and measure during the manufacturing process just got easier, providing the manufacturing industry with another efficiency tool to add to its toolkit. These 3D scanners allow […]
Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology, increasingly popular for tracking and identification in retail and supply chains, was piloted by Walmart to expedite their checkout process. RFID Journal shared that during the pilot, customers used a kiosk to scan all the items in their cart without having to take anything out of it. The customer was […]
Avoiding downtime is a top priority for every manufacturer. It affects productivity and the bottom line. In many manufacturing industries, processors that rely on tubular drag cable conveyors are used to move materials. Proper installation, design, and maintenance prevent downtime and enable system optimization. “In today’s fast-paced processing environment, it is a standard practice to […]
Customers are not short of choices when they seek a partner to provide technical support services specifically in the labeling environment. How they choose and who they choose comes down to several factors. Pragmatyxs offers a unique proposition to ensure they are a final contender. Pragmatyxs offers service and support from the development stage through […]
We use the terms label and labeling solution frequently but haven’t dug into what these terms mean and the many forms they take. Labels play a role in identifying a product from the start, whether it’s the label on a bag of raw materials or the finished product sitting on a shelf waiting to be […]
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the “strategic process of managing the complete journey of a product from initial ideation and development to service and disposal.” It is the management of a product from start to finish. PLM is important in the manufacturing industry since it deals with every stage of a product’s life. Beginning with […]
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) provides regulation for food, drugs, medical devices, radiation-emitting products, vaccines, animal and veterinary products, cosmetics, and tobacco products. Just in the radiation-emitting products category alone, they are responsible for regulating firms that manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the U.S. That is a lot of oversight! The […]