Software & Communications

PROACTOnDemand Software Released

July 12, 2011 6:41 am | Product Releases | Comments

Reliability Center Inc. (Hopewell, VA) has released PROACTOnDemand, a software-as-a-service version of its PROACT RCA Software application. PROACTOnDemand is designed to identify an organization’s most significant annual losses and then supplies the knowledge and tools to identify all the causes of any undesirable event.

Visual Workplace Announces SHADOW-Mark

July 7, 2011 4:44 am | Product Releases | Comments

Visual Workplace, Inc. (Byron Center, MI) introduces SHADOW-Mark, a method to designate specific locations for each item in the workplace. Users trace the item, cut it out, peel the backing, and place the SHADOW-Mark in the desired location. It is available in six colors in 12.25 in. x 15 ft.

Wasp Inventory Control V6 Launched

June 30, 2011 11:53 am | Product Releases | Comments

Wasp Barcode Technologies (Plano TX) recently launched Wasp Inventory Control v6. The updated inventory software features real-time visibility of stock levels, locations and inventory access, and enables SMBs to instantly update inventory. The new software comes with free, unlimited technical support and getting started training.

Plastic Containers And Pallets Get A Second Life

June 29, 2011 12:08 pm | Product Releases | Comments

Flexcon Container, Inc (Springfield, NJ) announces a new site designed to give plastic containers and pallets a second life, www.usedcontainersandpallets.com . The website allows anyone who has containers or pallets that are no longer needed to list their items on the site. Buyers can search used or overstock product from the same site.

Track All Your Inventory

June 23, 2011 6:30 am | Product Releases | Comments

Wasp Barcode Technologies (Plano, TX) has announced the launch of Wasp Inventory Control v6, which is an updated version of the inventory software that features real-time visibility of stock levels, locations, and inventory access. In addition, it allows SMBs to instantly update inventory data using an 802.

Plant Floor Collaboration, Online

June 2, 2011 7:17 am | Product Releases | Comments

Librestream (Winnipeg, MB, Canada) has created a mobile collaboration system called Onsight, which allows users to take video collaboration onto the plant floor or to a supplier location. Using the system, users can receive live video and audio, and share feedback to assess operations and resolve issues quickly.

Find A New Lift Table

May 16, 2011 6:25 am | Product Releases | Comments

Autoquip Corporation (Guthrie, OK) has introduced a new website to showcase its lines of lift tables, VRCs, dock, and custom lifts, along with product specifications, manuals, case studies, and FAQs. The new site was designed to address customer needs with custom lift experience and capability, according to the company.

RFID-Enabled Fall Protection

May 6, 2011 10:16 am | Product Releases | Comments

The i-Safe 3.0 Intelligent Safety System from Capital Safety (Red Wind, MN) is a significant upgrade to the existing i-Safe 2.0 system, which was the first RFID system dedicated to fall protection equipment and inspection tracking. The upgraded suite now offers four software options that allow a company to decide if they want Capital Safety to host their data or manage it themselves.

Unlocking The Potential of ERP

May 3, 2011 1:11 pm | by SG Systems | White Papers

Make the most of real-time production floor information by providing ERP links to the shop floor, bridging the gap between the management team and the shop floor.

Get New 'In-Sight' On Your Operations

April 22, 2011 9:46 am | Product Releases | Comments

Cognex Corporation (Natick, MA) has released a new version of In-Sight Explorer, which now includes an all-in-one surface inspection tool, and all-in-one bead width and position tool, and a robust ID tool that reads multiple codes at one time. The new Flexible Flaw Detection (FFD) edge and surface inspection tool works for both color and grayscale applications.

Manage Workflow From Anywhere

April 1, 2011 7:41 am | Product Releases | Comments

SKF (San Diego, CA) has introduced the Microlog Inspector, which provides the ability to manage workflow and data collection within and between different plant disciplines (operations, maintenance, safety, inspections, etc.), all within one mobile product. The Inspector can wirelessly connect to a central server, downloading the latest routes and uploading collected data.

Control Your DC Drives Via The Internet

March 25, 2011 7:37 am | Product Releases | Comments

Sprint Electric (Arundel, England) has developed an Ethernet-based distributed control system for DC drives. The drive.web system includes graphical configuration tools that provide diagnostics and configurability of all drives on the network, either locally or remotely via the Internet. These allow for full configuration, all without the need for a PLC or supervisory computer.

Video Release: Track The Root Cause

March 8, 2011 5:43 am | Product Releases | Comments

Reliability Center, Inc. (RCI; Hopewell, VA) has developed the PROACTOnDemand, which allows companies to engage in process, equipment, safety, environmental, and human root cause analysis (RCA) investigations. They have produced the following video to explain how the system can be used in one particular scenario: Go to www.

Find New Products More Easily

February 24, 2011 6:24 am | Product Releases | Comments

Reid Supply Company (Muskegon, MI) has launched a new section on ReidSupply.com, which allows customers to quickly see the latest releases in any selected product area. According to Reid, this allows companies to better keep their productivity at its highest, as they are not wasting time to find the newest or latest products relevant to their processes.

A Rugged Computer To Manage Supply Chains

February 14, 2011 7:02 am | Product Releases | Comments

LXE (Atlanta, GA) has announced the launch of the Tecton rugged handheld computer — the MX7 — which is a IP-65 rated tool for real-time data capture in supply chain applications. The unit’s multi-range scanning capabilities enable bar code reads from 4” to 40’, so operators can perform warehouse moves ranging from receiving, to full pallet put-aways, with the same computer.

Configure Your Conveyors In 3D

January 31, 2011 5:45 am | Product Releases | Comments

Dorner (Hartland, WI) has developed a system to draw conveyor systems — www.dornercad.com — which is designed to save time and serve as a link to more than one million model possibilities. The new conveyor model configurator allows users to draw virtually any conveyor model in 3D, which allows users to see what their conveyors will look prior to purchase, and it allows them to change the conveyor sizes in increments as small as 1/8”.

Choose The Right Steam Tools

December 17, 2010 8:33 am | Product Releases | Comments

Spirax Sarco, Inc. (Blythewood, SC) has developed a free application to assist customers in identifying the right steam tools for the job. The Steam Tools iPhone app enables quick access to the company’s Steam Tables and a Saturated Steam Pipe Sizing Tool. The tables cover the thermodynamic data for water/stream — users simply need to enter a pressure or temperature into the app, which returns the corresponding pressure or temperature, sensible heat, latent heat, total heat, or specific volume.

Know Your Costs

November 18, 2010 9:49 am | Product Releases | Comments

MTI Systems (West Springfield, MA) announces the release of the latest version of the Costimator — Version 11.0. According to the company, the new version helps make the user experience easier and more productive while improving speed and quality of results. Easier configuration is also included.

Get To The Root Cause

October 21, 2010 9:15 am | Product Releases | Comments

RCI (Hopewell, VA) has launched their PROACTOnDemand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of its PROACT Root Cause Analysis Software application. Instant access to PROACT RCA software allows users to begin analysis instantly, and accommodates most common RCA methods. RCI supports users at every step with: An interactive “frequently asked questions” utility, along with movies, tutorials, and PDF manuals.

Get Better Benchmarking

August 19, 2010 6:18 am | Product Releases | Comments

Industrial Press (New York, NY) has released the second edition of Benchmarking Best Practices , written by Terry Wireman. The book presents a logical, step-by-step methodology that will enable any company to conduct a cost-effective benchmarking effort. In addition, the book contains a benchmarking database from more than 100 companies and current maintenance/asset management philosophies.

ERP On Your iPhone

August 2, 2010 6:15 am | Product Releases | Comments

Deacom, Inc. (Wayne, PA) has developed the addition of mobile access technology to the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP Software System for manufacturers of all sorts. Mobile DEACOM now gives accessibility to ERP data — including sales orders, purchase orders, production jobs, and consumer relationship management — via any smartphone device.

Prevent Cyber-Intrusions

July 1, 2010 5:01 am | Product Releases | Comments

Industrial Defender, Inc. (Foxborough, MS) announced its Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), an application whitelisting-based security solution that prevents malware attacks on control system servers and end-point devices. The HIPS is ideal for environments where it is critical to avoid the high overhead of software scanning operations, as well as the administrative overload of anti-virus patch updates.

Workflows Get Logical

June 25, 2010 8:16 am | Product Releases | Comments

Professional Systems Associates (Panama City, FL) has developed the Process Workflow Engine (PWE) for its CMPRO software suite, which makes it easier to bring a company’s processes into the workflow of its product lifecycle management (PLM) activities. The new PWE can use conditional logic to control the workflow between steps and processes.

A Guide To Metal Bumping

June 3, 2010 6:59 am | Product Releases | Comments

A new edition of “The Key to Metal Bumping” is now available from Martin Tool & Forge (Fort Worth, TX). The book has been used since its first edition, published in 1939, as a work of reference in technical schools and professional shops. By maintaining close relationships with professionals in the field, Martin Tool & Forge has developed new technologies and updates to its long-running publication.

No More Spreadsheets

May 25, 2010 8:45 am | Product Releases | Comments

Fluke Corporation (Everett, WA) has introduced the Fluke Manual MET/CAL software, an application for calibration professionals who need to collect, store, and report calibration data consistently and efficiently. The MET/CAL offers a database-driven solution addressing the mechanical workload by providing all the tools needed to calibrate torque gages and tools.