Back to school/college gadgets and accessories. #BackToSchool #Tech

It is back to school/college time again and time to check out new gadgets that are affordable for doing so, with tech being used more today in both school and college here is a few items that might tickle your fancy that are affordable and ideal for your needs.
Groov-e Kidz wireless headphones
Price: £24.99
 Available from: Groov-e, Currys, Amazon, Tesco
The Groov-e Kidz Bluetooth headphones are suited for use with all devices, these headphones even include a built-in audio-sharing port so siblings/friends can enjoy watching/listening at the same time. Ideal for homework, remote learning or watching educational videos as well as group learning projects. The Kidz headphones offer up to 7.5 hours wireless playtime however the optional 3.5mm headphone jack means they can continue to be used for even longer. Available in blue or pink.
Groov-e Light Curve 
Price: £39.99
Available from: ArgosAmazon
If getting them to go to sleep at night or get up in the morning is a hassle after the summer holidays, Groov-e Light Curve can help you get them back into a good sleep pattern.
The Light Curve is an alarm and radio with additional sunrise and sunset simulation functions and mood lighting options. The light, which mimics natural daylight, will come on at the selected time, starting off gently and gradually getting brighter until it’s at the optimum level to help rouse sleepy-heads up.

If they have trouble going to sleep, the sunset stimulation mimics the end of the daylight, helping them ease into a relaxing light as they head into slumber.

If they like to read in bed or don’t like to sleep in full darkness, the Light Curve has 10 levels of brightness using its LED lamp. One of the seven coloured mood lighting options can be selected.
Twelve South Compass Pro
Price: £54.99
Available from AmazonVery
This sturdy, all-metal folding stand from Twelve South allows creative students to use iPad Pro in three different ways while on the move – ideal for college and university students.
Flipping down the secondary leg turns it into typing/sketching mode – ideal for sketching with Apple Pencil.
Using Compass Pro in portrait mode is ideal for students who use video for study and leisure.
Alternatively Compass Pro can be combined with a wireless keyboard desktop mode to use iPad Pro as a screen – perfect for use in classrooms, libraries, cafes and more.
Groov-e Apollo wireless charger, speaker and desk lamp
Price: £29.99
Available from ArgosCurrysAmazon
The Apollo lamp is a firm favourite for uni students and secondary school pupils, as not only does it serve as a desk lamp with three different light settings, it is also a wireless charging platform for smartphones. What’s more, it even has a built-in Bluetooth speaker so they can listen to their favourite tunes while studying/doing homework! Available in black or white.
Twelve South HoverBar Duo
Price: £79
Available from AmazonVery
HoverBar desk setup
HoverBar Duo is an adjustable iPad and iPhone holder that allows you to position the devices in new ways. Ideal for students who are also streamers/vloggers, podcasters and influencers, the flexible arm has a clamp on the end so it can be attached to a number of different surfaces, allowing creators to position their gadgets at eye level height for recording.
HoverBar Duo is also ideal for teens and students to watch their favourite shows in their bedroom and for remote/online learning and lectures.
The adjustability of the HoverBar Duo also means that students could position their iPad right next to their iMac, external monitor or MacBook to serve as a second, or even third display. Even better, add a wireless keyboard and mouse to create a super comfortable mini desktop setup ideal for studying.
Evernote
Price: Basic (free), Premium (£4.99 per month), Business (£10.99 per month)
Available from: Apple App Store or Google Play

Evernote automatically saves notes online and makes them available on all devices so you can access them anywhere, anytime. Ideal for students who do a mix of online and in-person studying or like a change of scenery.

The document scanning function is also useful for copying from text books and the Search Handwriting feature identifies words in handwritten pieces.
F-Secure FREEDOME VPN
From just £2.08 per month
Available from F-Secure

Essential for students planning to study from cafes or anywhere with public WiFi; F-Secure FREEDOME is an intuitive online privacy and security VPN that lets you stay invisible to online trackers, protects data on public Wi-Fi and changes virtual location. FREEDOME now automatically activates when the app detects a user’s phone connecting to a public network.

In addition to typical VPN capabilities, FREEDOME supports browsing protection, anti-phishing, anti-tracking and Tracker Mapper, protecting users from harmful sites, trackers and apps that want to forward personal data without you knowing about it.

Pocketalk S
Price: £249
Available from Amazon
The Pocketalk S language translator is perfect for students who are taking their studies abroad. It can translate 82 languages bi-directionally at the touch of a button and has a text-to-translate camera which instantly recognises and translates text, the written word and signs – ideal if you need help reading menus or are trying to find your way around a new city. By utilising the best translation engines from around the world, Pocketalk S provides consistently accurate translation and creates the best experience by picking up localised dialects and slang. It also comes with a complementary 2-year mobile data plan that provides coverage in over 130 countries/regions so you don’t need to rely on Wi-Fi or Roaming data.

DIESEL Launches New Wireless Earbuds With Telecom Lifestyle Fashion

Telecom Lifestyle Fashion (TLF), the licensing specialist owned by STRAX AB, has partnered with the Italian fashion brand Diesel, to launch a brand-new set of wireless headphones and enter the highly competitive market

Called the Diesel True Wireless earbuds, the devices provide for a stylish, enhanced way of listening to music and taking phone calls on the go. With bold hues and premium sound quality, the partnership will launch in August 2021. Both black and red colour variations—all with silver logo details – will be available worldwide across multiple distribution channels, including diesel.com, Amazon, and recognised fashion, telecom and electronics retailers.

 

Diesel TWS have a total battery life and playback time of 32 hours (their case double-functions as a charging portal). LED lights indicate the remaining power supply. The multi-functional button on the earbuds allows for a seamless switch between music and answering and ending phone calls.

The case is compatible with wireless charging, and the earbuds function on Bluetooth 5.0. In order to optimise mobility, the earbuds are sweat and splash-resistant, and they are equipped with voice assist. As noted, the case and earbuds are finished with a silver-coloured metallic Diesel logo.

Diesel is a globally recognised fashion brand with a distinct identity and a demographically diverse fanbase. We are excited to launch mobile tech accessories under the Diesel brand and we have no doubt we will see strong demand,” says Morsin Otmani, CEO & Co-Founder at Telecom Lifestyle Fashion. 

Best All-in-one Video Conferencing Solutions

General speaking, managers and business owners will understand the importance of having efficient, cost-efficient communication within the company as well as with outside parties. Employees need to work together to achieve the same goal in an increasingly competitive business world.

Collaboration between different departments should be encouraged and incorporated into every company’s corporate culture. Therefore, it is important for businesses to have the best possible video conferencing equipment.

However, budget constraints mean that communication and collaboration costs among your team members should be kept as low as possible. Your company should have a clear, efficient, and cost-effective communication system, regardless of whether your employees work remotely or in other offices.

If you are looking for integrated web conferencing capabilities? Below is a list of some of the most advanced video conferencing hardware from Joyusing, including audio, speakerphone and video. They can be integrated into meeting rooms and are easy to use because they are intended to function together.

Joyusing Video Conferencing Equipment: video conference camera

Joyusing is a well-known brand in the teleconferencing hardware industry, because of its innovative designs and creation of high-quality audio-visual systems for teleconferencing.

 

H210 Video Conference Camera

H210 is a kind of our latest video conferencing equipment, integrating with HD camera, microphone, speaker, and DSP (digital signal processing) chip together. With compact & portable design, easy to install, fast to setup, H210 is ideal for small video conferencing. Compatible with to Windows7/8/10, Android, Apple and many different operating systems, supporting ZOOM, SKYPE, Microsoft Team, Meet, GoToMeeting, Cisco, etc.

 

  • 1080p HD camera,microphone,speaker, DSP chip 
  • 3M pickup radius, 90° horizontal field of view 
  • Intuitive plug-and-play USB, easy and fast setup 
  • Owing to DSP, purifying the background noise greatly is feasible

 

The hardware is specifically designed for conferencing. It can be used for online meetings and video conferencing. This web conferencing solution is compact and easy to use. Its compact design doesn’t affect its performance. 

Although many companies will place more importance on form than function, it is a good idea to have a video conference camera that can do both. This all-in-one solution for video conferencing includes a 90-degree camera, built-in omnidirectional microphone and a speaker. It allows businesses to hold online video conferencing meetings in anywhere you want. 

Joyusing Video Conferencing Equipment: Webcam

The above video conferencing solutions combine audio and video into one system. However, some companies need a dedicated video capability to use in their conference rooms. 

N1088 Webcam

Each conference room has its own dimensions and is unique. If your conference room requires a budget 4k webcam, you can take Joyusing N1088 into your consideration. The N1088 is a 4K Ultra HD auto focus webcam with a built-in noise reduction microphone for professional video and audio. Benefit from the latest developed six layers of high-gloss optical glass, the webcam works out a resolution of 3840*2160. The device supports full HD video communication without latency, allowing you to enjoy hassle-free communication.

 

  • Ultra HD 4K image sensor 
  • Built-in noise-cancelling microphone 
  • Premium autofocus function 
  • 90° diagonal field of view 
  • Compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, 
  • Windows 10, Linux, Mac OS , Chrome, Android

 

 

Joyusing Video Conferencing Equipment: Speakerphone

If you need dedicated speakerphone hardware to use with Zoom (or your other video conferencing software of choice), below is the Joyusing hot sale and the best video conferencing microphones on the market. The microphone is compatible with many web-based conferencing software. It produces high-quality audio for your audiences, so your online meetings will not be interrupted by poor sound quality.

 CS16 USB Conferencing speakerphone

This high-quality online speakerphone is ideal for meeting with clients. As a professional-grade USB conference speakerphone, CS16 supports Bluetooth and 2.4G 

wireless. It is born with powerful functions and user-friendly designs. With built-in 4 microphone arrays and a acquisition distance of 5 meters (16ft), it is ideal for small and medium-sized meeting rooms. Instant set-up by using the 3 meters USB cable to connect to the video conferencing terminal. With an optional extended microphone, the conversation area can be expanded to a radius of 7meters (23ft).

 

  • 48K ultra-wide-band enhance voice pickup with real-time echo cancellation 
  • Universal compatibility to various software video conferencing and network conferencing 
  • Applicable for online meetings up to 15 attendees in an area up to 40m 
  • Perfect standby time and portability for conference in any scenarios 
  • Intelligent mixing microphone and dynamic noise suppression deliver quality conversation. 

 

 

Conclusion

From all above, you may have a basic understanding of industry-leading video conferencing software with high-quality hardware, you can improve the communication experience for your employees and consultants. The all-in-one conferencing solution is ideal for businesses that needs a complete online meeting solution. If you need audio or video, you can choose the speakerphone or video camera hardware listed in this article. Every business can find the right product for their needs in the video conference equipment market.

 

First look – Google Nest Doorbell. #Google #NestDoorbell

The all new Google Nest doorbell has arrived and is now going to be part of my new home security set up, having a wireless system makes more sense these days and the technology has improved hugely over the last few years as I have been using wireless security cameras in my home and having one ecosystem makes more sense rather than several mixed in together and it also cause clutter with extra hubs and so on.. The new offering from Google is of course wireless and easy to install too and can easily replace your existing system at home with less hassle especially if you have a wired set up that does limit the abilities and flexibility of the products.

Check out the unboxing and first look whilst we check this out over the coming weeks and we will have footage and more on this and the new nest cam too.  Any questions you know what to do..

BUY 

 

 

Essential travel gadgets for your next trip

Following the loosening of travel restrictions, airlines and tour operators have reported a surge in ticket sales.  Although some people remain cautious due to the possibility of last minute changes to the traffic-light status, Eurostar has seen an increase in bookings to several European countries including France, Germany, Austria and Norway. EasyJet has also reported an increase in bookings to the Balearics and Canary Islands, Italy, Greece and Portugal since the government’s announcement.

Whether trying to make the most of the last few weeks of the summer holidays, fit in a short break, book a getaway for later this year or even 2022, or find the perfect Christmas gift for travel mad friends and family, here are eight helpful gadgets that will make that long awaited trip even more relaxing and enjoyable.

Pocketalk S

Price: £249

Available from www.amazon.co.uk 

PocketalkS

The Pocketalk S language translator is the perfect travel companion. It can translate 82 languages bi-directionally at the touch of a button and has a text-to-translate camera which instantly recognises and translates text, the written word and signs – ideal if you need help reading menus or are trying to find your way around a new city. By utilising the best translation engines from around the world, Pocketalk S provides consistently accurate translation and creates the best experience by picking up localised dialects and slang. It also comes with a complementary 2-year mobile data plan that provides coverage in over 130 countries/regions so you don’t need to rely on Wi-Fi.

 

Groov-e Kidz Headphones

Price: £24.99

Available from: www.groov-e.co.uk


Groov-e Kidz Headphones

 

For long car or plane journeys headphones for the tablet or phone are essential. These Bluetooth headphones provide a great listening experience without the kids getting caught up in the wires. Suitable for all Bluetooth-enabled audio/video devices including smartphone, tablet, laptop and portable DVD the Kidz offer up to 7.5 playtime plus an optional 3.5 mm headphone jack means they can continue to be used even when the battery dies. The comfortable fit means that kids will gladly wear them for them whilst they catch up on YouTube. Available in bold blue or vibrant pink.

Groov-e Wave ll

Price: £19.99

Available from: www.groov-e.co.uk

 


Groov-e Wave ll

Proving big sound comes in small packages the Wave II Bluetooth speaker means compromising on power for portability is a thing of the past. Ideal to take camping or to have for around the pool, the Wave II boasts a powerful spec in a compact size. The 6W speaker combined with an eight-hour playtime means the tunes will play all day. A handy carabiner clip means you can attach the Wave II to your tent, clothes, belt or bag knowing it will securely stay in place. There’s no need to panic if a spontaneous water fight breaks out as the Wave II is IPX4 water resistant or in simple terms: splash proof.

Groov-e Wireless Charger

Price: £24.99

Available from: www.groove.co.uk


Groov-e Wireless Charger

Keep your gadgets charged wherever your travels take you with this wireless charging power bank from Groov-e. You have the option of wireless charging or USB and USB Type-C output so most phones, tablets, e-readers and cameras are covered. The 8000 mAH capacity offers multiple device charges.

Twelve South AirFly Pro

£49.99

Available from www.amazon.co.uk 

 

Twelve South AirFly Pro

A must have if you’re flying somewhere, the AirFly Pro is a Bluetooth adaptor that allows AirPods or other wireless headphones to be used in situations where only wired headphone jacks are available i.e. with the inflight entertainment system. Having to use the uncomfortable wired headphones airlines provide is now a thing of the past as AirFly Pro will allow up-to two users to easily connect their wireless headphones via Bluetooth, to the media system.

Twelve South Compass Pro

Price: £49.99

Available from www.amazon.co.uk

Twelve South Compass Pro

This sturdy, all-metal folding stand from Twelve South allows you to use iPad Pro more creatively while on the move. Use it to dock iPad Pro on your tray table on planes and trains so you can comfortably enjoy TV shows, movies and games. Compact and lightweight, it folds away for easy transportation.

Twelve South PlugBug Duo

Price: £49.99

Available from www.amazon.co.uk 

 


Twelve South PlugBug Duo

Simple yet incredibly practical, PlugBug Duo keeps USB-powered devices charged in more than 150 countries. It also adds two USB ports to a MacBook Power adapter so users can charge three devices at once. With PlugBug Duo, users can keep all their devices charged, wherever they may roam.

Twelve South BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite
Price: £49.99
Available from www.amazon.co.uk

Twelve South BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite

The BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite is a vintage inspired, one-of-a-kind case designed to protect Amazon’s latest e-reader. Enhancing the joy of reading, BookBook transforms the Kindle Paperwhite into what looks and feels like an elegant, leather-bound hardcover book. Made from hand-distressed, genuine leather which is different and unique on every BookBook, the case even features an integrated folding kickstand that props up the Kindle Paperwhite for hands-free reading on trains, planes or by the pool.

Austin-rooted 512 Audio Launches Professional Gear Built for Creators #512Audio #Creators

512 Audio, a new Austin-based audio brand dedicated to delivering professional gear built for creators, announces two XLR microphones一Limelight and Skylight一 and a lineup of studio essentials for creating podcasts, live streams, vocal recordings and more. Developed by the dedicated team behind Warm Audio’s award-winning, classic-inspired microphones, preamps, guitar pedals and more, 512 Audio launches from the creative culture of Austin, TX at a time when people are producing more content than ever before.

“Instead of focusing on the specs war, we thought about how audio gear would be used by people, what they want to create, and how they want to connect,” said Tommy Edwards, VP of Product Strategy for 512 Audio and Warm Audio. “512 Audio microphones and accessories are built to capture everything creators need and nothing they don’t. We specifically tuned the mics to focus on the frequencies that would deliver the most for the creators without any noise they don’t need. We wanted to deliver the best of pro audio in a tailor-made, uncomplicated way.”

For its initial debut, 512 Audio is introducing five products built to help creators capture speech and vocals with clarity and warmth, making audiences feel as if they’re listening in person:

Microphones:

Limelight (£189.99 MSRP)

Limelight Mic

A dynamic vocal XLR mic that delivers exceptional clarity for close-range, talk-focused podcasts, broadcasts or live streams. The combination of a modern circuit and professional dynamic capsule produces smooth, crystal clear audio. Limelight’s hypercardioid pattern creates a hyper-focused pickup field to capture your voice and cut out unwanted ambient noise. The built-in pop shield and switchable, low-frequency filter remove intrusive plosives and low-end rumble for a clean, uncompromised sound. Bring the clear, natural audio of a professional broadcast studio to your home setup.

Skylight (£189.99 MSRP)

Skylight

A large-diaphragm condenser XLR microphone featuring a 34mm gold-plated capsule engineered with premium components and a voice-tailored frequency response to capture the warmth and detail of speech and singing vocals. With a fixed cardioid pickup pattern, Skylight records your voice in front of the mic and reduces ambient room noise. The included metal mesh pop filter and low-profile shockmount eliminate unwanted plosives and low-end rumble delivering a clean, natural sound for podcasts, live streams or vocal recordings. Capture the richness of your voice with detailed warmth and true studio sound, without the studio.

Setup Essentials:

 

  • 512-BBA Boom Arm (£79.99 MSRP) – an adjustable microphone boom arm with a 360-degree rotation and silent, high-tension spring design for easily achieving stay-in-place mic positioning for podcasting, streaming or recording.
  • Academy Headphones (£89.99 MSRP) – studio monitor headphones with 45mm dynamic drivers precision-tuned to deliver exceptional clarity when monitoring speech and vocals. With an ergonomic design and superior acoustic seal, hear every nuance of your recordings with clarity and comfort.
  • 512-Pop Professional Microphone Pop Filter (£54.99 MSRP) – a superior metal mesh pop filter to achieve clear, natural speech and vocals. No more post-production hassle or livestream concerns for achieving clean audio.

 

“Living and working in Austin we are in the heart of a creator culture, but regardless of where you are, creator content dominates what we listen to and watch,” said Bryce Young, founder and CEO of 512 Audio and Warm Audio. “We all have that creator whose content connects with us, whether it’s in music, gaming, politics, faith or passion projects. 512 Audio was our way to build audio gear specifically for creators to make closer connections to their audiences.”

 

Limelight, Skylight, 512-BBA boom arm, and 512-Pop filter are all available today at Amazon.co.uk. Academy studio monitor headphones will be available in October. For more information, visit www.512audio.com.

What Big Companies Do To Protect Their Data

In the modern tech scenario, businesses are worried about the maintenance of their speed to match the fast-paced momentum of the rest of the tech world. This is why cyber-security concerns have escalated in the industry.

Cyber-security has always been a point of concern for all kinds of businesses due to the importance of the field and the significance of data for businesses. For this reason, many organisations are now channelling their focus towards building a protective shield around their systems to ensure nobody can break through the security. However, to fully understand how companies protect their data, you will have to learn first about the significance of data for all kinds of businesses.

Importance of Data for Businesses

Data has always been a part of our systems, but its importance has seen a major rise in the last couple of decades. From being explicitly limited to medical calculations and analyses, data has now proved its importance in all aspects of life. From managing businesses to saving lives, every field of life requires proper data analysis to ensure the decisions are factual and relevant.

For this reason, businesses have developed an increased amount of interest in building their business models around their data analysis. This allows them to map their company’s performance as compared to other competitors, improve the customer’s experience, and make quick relevant decisions. Furthermore, the significance of the maintenance of your company’s success also relies heavily on data analyses.

How Do Companies Protect Their Data?

The significance of the protection of data has escalated in the last decade due to the shift in the business models across the tech society. For this reason, companies have followed certain steps that ensure their data is bullet-proof against all kinds of dangers. Let’s traverse through these steps to spread awareness among emerging businesses.

  • Data Protection with Cloud Protocols

As digitisation has picked pace, cloud management has become an active contributor in managing the tech infrastructure of a company. Although cloud service providers have standardised security protocols that ensure the safety of your data, the process of transferring to and retrieving their data from their systems holds major security concerns for many businesses. However, these channels have advanced levels of encryption to ensure the information remains secure.

  • Develop Strategies

Instead of having vague policies that create further confusion for the governing bodies, companies tend to develop standardised IT security strategies that ensure the protection of both data and resources.

  • Ensure Safety of Their Wireless Network

Ensuring the safety of the wireless network holds key importance for businesses. Since every major business has a systematic database that contains their data, they need to ensure the safety of their wireless network. To cement their efforts of ensuring security, businesses tend to build cost-effective oracle database standby systems that work as disaster recovery software to provide an instant backup in the event of an emergency. This provides a buffer time to let the organization make the necessary changes in their main system and bring it back online without having to enforce any kinds of inconveniences on their customers.

  • Protect Their Passwords

Many people believe that remembering or using complex passwords can be a tiring activity, considering they are difficult to remember. However, standard laws of security suggest that your passwords need to be bullet-proof and this can only be achieved if your passwords are complex and difficult to crack.

Moreover, modern-day password managers provide companies the liberty to secure their passwords and use them without having to remember them, so there is absolutely no reason left not to secure your systems with a complex password.

Benefits of Improving Cybersecurity for Businesses

Cybersecurity has been a point of interest for the majority of businesses in recent years. Here are a few benefits that help organizations who prioritize cybersecurity over everything else.

  • Productivity Boost

Since a cyber-attack can halt your productivity, by maintaining their security protocols, companies can avoid this stutter and allow their systems to run smoothly without a dip in their productivity.

  • Restoration of Customer Trust

Customers crave customized user experiences to ensure they feel an emotional connection with the brand. This connection can only be strengthened if the customer feels secure with their data. This is why businesses establish advanced security protocols to maintain the trust of their customers.

Cyber-security is not an alienated concept for the technical fraternity. It has been around since the start of online businesses, and it will remain as long as online businesses exist. However, the significance of ensuring your company’s data security has only increased with time. This increase in significance is directly proportional to the dependency of organizations on their data and the change in the structure of building their business models around their acquired data. This is why many emerging and established businesses are now focused on ensuring their data security to make sure they continue to stay unique due to their business logic.

How Manufacturing Technology Boosts Business And Revenue

Manufacturing technology has changed dramatically in the past few decades. From manufacturing robots to 3D printing, manufacturing is now faster and more affordable than ever before. This article will discuss how manufacturing technologies have changed business for the better and led to increased revenue opportunities for manufacturing companies of all sizes.

The benefits of manufacturing technology

Manufacturing technology has led to increased manufacturing efficiency and revenue opportunities for manufacturing companies of all sizes. According to a report by the International Federation of Robotics, the global robotics market will grow from $42 billion in 2015 to nearly $70 billion by 2020. With more robots on factory floors than ever before, the manufacturing output will be higher and less laborious over time.

Additionally, offshore manufacturing is often seen as one-way manufacturers that can cut costs without sacrificing quality or speed of production. However, this may not always be true with recent advancements in manufacturing technology. Increasingly sophisticated equipment combined with automation investments has resulted in better overall service and lower prices even when outsourcing jobs overseas. Offshoring can sometimes lead to expensive delays in manufacturing, quality issues, and a prolonged turnaround time.

At the same time, manufacturing technology has also led to an increase in retrofitting opportunities for manufacturing companies with older machinery that may not be up-to-date or efficient enough. With newer technologies being more affordable than ever before, it’s now easier to invest in new equipment without breaking the bank as much as it used to be. In this case, explore online sources. This is where you will be able to find burn tables for manufacturing in case you need them for your processes. Invest in this equipment should you need to address certain bottlenecks in your process.

Manufacturing systems automation is often used to increase productivity and efficiency in manufacturing environments. Automation has several different benefits that have been noted by companies such as increased production rates, less downtime due to machine failure, lower labor costs because you only need one operator per shift instead of multiple operators for the same amount of work, and improved quality control monitoring on the manufacturing floor. And with so much money being saved through these methods (about 50%), implementing this system should be at the top of your priority list. An automated manufacturing solution will typically save time and reduce errors in manufacturing processes across an entire plant or facility.

Manufacturing is changing dramatically because of advancements in manufacturing technology. If you are considering investing money into your current facilities or looking at other ways to grow your business through manufacturing investments, remember these benefits! If you need more assistance try vendor managed solutions

How to implement a new system

Implementing new manufacturing technologies often means changes are needed in many areas including business processes, human resources practices, plant equipment design and layout, training programs, and more. This change comes at some cost and often means changes are needed in many areas including business processes, human resources practices, plant equipment design and layout, training programs, and more.

Through careful planning of the transition to a new manufacturing technology system or process can improve profitability as well as productivity. The following steps will help you plan for success:

 

  • Conduct a needs analysis – gather data on what is happening now; identify opportunities for improvement with your current manufacturing process; assess how much risk (and reward) there may be if you were to implement a new manufacturing technology strategy. Conduct a manufacturing technology assessment that will identify the manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems that work well with the new system. 
  • Create an implementation team that has representatives from all parts of the organization involved in the project – management teams should include people who understand inventory

To implement a new system, manufacturing companies need to:

 

  • Implement a manufacturing technology plan or roadmap for updating existing manufacturing technologies so they align with changes in their production process.
  • Develop an implementation strategy using information from their manufacturing technology assessment and then finalize it by developing clear timelines, assigning responsibilities, and establishing budgets.

 

What are the best systems for your company?

The best systems for manufacturing companies depend on the manufacturing process. For example, a company that manufactures metal products uses machining to cut and shape parts in advance of assembly whereas a company manufacturing plastic or rubber products will use injection molding for production. It also depends on the manufacturing environment such as factory size, location, and whether they do outsourcing work offshore or domestically. The type of machinery that is best suited to each situation must be chosen carefully because not every system can handle all types of materials well enough for industrial applications.

 

Why it’s important to have a system in place 

It is important to have manufacturing technology in place so that manufacturing businesses can maximize their potential and grow revenue. The manufacturing industry is one of the largest industries in America, with a total value of $800 billion, and yet for many manufacturing companies, it seems like there are too few resources to manage all aspects of manufacturing while simultaneously pursuing growth.

 

The importance of training employees on the new process 

It is important to train employees on the new manufacturing process, which is a difficult task to undertake when they are used to an older system. This is because the old manufacturing process required a lot less training than the new systems. The main reason for this was that employees were able to learn how to do their job simply by doing it, whereas now they need extensive coaching and instruction before being allowed on a manufacturing line at all. 

It can be difficult finding people who are up-to-date with manufacturing technology so there’s not much point in hiring those without experience if you want them trained quickly enough! There will also be an increased cost of time needed per person as opposed to just throwing someone into the mix and expecting them automatically to know what needs to be done (although admittedly this might work out cheaper).

 

 

The benefits of manufacturing technology are apparent, but the implementation process is not always easy. It’s important to do your research and find a system that best suits your company’s needs. Make sure you train employees on how to use this new system so they can be prepared for future changes in the workplace. All these are geared towards maximizing the key benefits that innovative technology can bring to your manufacturing business.

Introducing AirLit – the UK’s first portable ring light, mirror and smart fan in one. #AirLit #Creators #Tech

British based start-up launches AirLit – the UK’s first portable smart fan, ring light and mirror in one

AirLit is available online and on Robert Dyas for £89.99

British based start-up GeoSmartPro, a specialist in building smart home products that fit seamlessly into our homes, has launched AirLit – the ultimate accessory for video creation, remote working and online beauty tutorials. The GeoSmartPro is a fan that has saved my life this Summer go check it out.

The AirLit is a portable ring light, mirror and smart fan, providing users with confidence, comfort and convenience on screen, all from the tap of a button – perfect for influencers and people working from home.

Weighing less than 1.5 kg the AirLit is small, but packed full of features including a smart phone holder to support hands free usage and allow users to make use of the lighting benefits while taking a video call or recording.

Users can also change the angle and brightness of the light to suit their individual needs and the smart fan also provides comfort during warmer months as many of the UK’s workforce now work from home, without the luxury of office air conditioning.

Users can set the fan to a schedule, certain temperatures and speeds at the touch of a button.

 

The AirLit features include:

App automation – allows users to automate the fan’s actions and triggers. For example, if the room gets too hot the fan will automatically kick in. The fan uses WiFi to source and follow temperatures.

Light it up (or down) – Manage your light based on your preferences. Select from 3000-5000k and 10%-100% dimming means you can change the brightness depending on your environment and time of day.

Magnetic mirror – easily transform the AirLit into a mirror with a magnetic attachment and couple up with the light and it’s perfect for make-up application and hairstyling.

Flex-Rotation – choose your best angle – with 180° vertical rotation and 270° flex rotation AirLit can work with your best angles.

Telescopic extension– 400mm to 1000mm

Reverse charging– Allows you to charge your device in case of an emergency.

Blue light reduction– Use it as a desk lamp when on screens to help reduce strain on your eyes.

Battery life – up to 15 hours of usage

Timer – users can use AirLit for up to eight hours, so it’ll last the whole working day or night.

Modes – users can choose between three different light modes, reading, focus and leisure according to their environment and one fan mode which mimics nature’s air flow to ensure a controlled and calming breeze, giving you a feeling of sitting outdoors.

Speed –the fan can be set to low, medium or high fan speed depending on your preferences.

Voice control – Alexa or Google Assistant can give users a glow up in seconds

AirLit is the second product from British start-up GeoSmartPro to enter the market, following the launch of its AirGo smart pedestal fan in 2019.

 

Uzair Rafi, GeoSmartPro founder, said: “After seeing ourselves on video more than ever before, many of us are ready to up our screen appearance game and the AirLit does just that!

“AirLit has been designed to help people feel much more confident and comfortable when on screen. The ring light can be positioned to offer a flattering appearance for calls or video content creation, while the fan offers better comfort without the noise of having a window open.

“For the growing creator economy having the best lighting when posting or streaming to social media is essential, so the AirLit is the perfect influencer’s tool. The AirLit can be moved around easily so getting those perfect shots, with the ultimate glow, is a breeze.”

The AirLit is available for £89.99 from Robert Dyas and www.geosmartpro.com.