Keeping it basic: Access Data Systems has released CompassIM, its latest warehouse management system (WMS). To accommodate the needs of organizations
with tight budgets, the company has made the software available in a basic configuration, with the option of adding on features as needed.
The easy-to-install solution runs on one or more computers with Windows XP or
later operating systems and uses the Microsoft SQL Server database. A fully functional preview version is available at the company’s website. (Access Data Systems,
www.ezwms.com)
Dependable.
Rapid reader: LXE introduces the Tecton
rugged handheld computer, purpose built for
the warehouse and targeting supply chain
applications. The IP- 65 rated Tecton accelerates real-time data capture with a PXA 320
806 MHz processor running Windows Mobile
6. 5 or Windows CE 6.0.
Lightweight and well-balanced in the user’s
hand, the new handheld is designed to
enhance performance across a wide array of
supply chain tasks. The unit’s multi-range
scanning capabilities enable bar-code reads
from four inches to 40 feet, allowing operators to perform tasks ranging from receiving
to full pallet put-away with the same version
of the computer. The unit comes with LXE’s
ToughTalk technology for voice-driven
processes. For scan-intensive picking, an easy-grip removable handle with two-finger trigger
is available.
The device also features a scan vibration
signal that can be used to verify successful
scans in loud warehouses, and multiple built-in data-entry options. Keypads protect
against airborne and spilled chemical agents,
and electrical components are secured to circuit boards to better withstand drops and
shocks. An available cold-storage configuration includes programmable touch-screen
and scan window defrosters and a cold-toler-ant backup power source. (LXE,
www.lxe.com)
Actually, the dog ran away. But the operations manager was
free to go door-to-door with the knowledge that his Printronix
printing system was always up to the job. Our family of line
matrix, thermal and RFID printers and related products set a
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If only all things, like the family dog,
were nearly as dependable.
Printers shown:
T5000r Thermal Bar Code Printer P7000 Cartridge Line Matrix Printer
©2011 Printronix
www.printronix.com | 1.800.665.6210
Lightening the load: Lightning Pick
Technologies has released version 6. 1 of its
Lightning Pick software, an order fulfillment
execution program that manages and drives
the performance of multiple paperless picking
products. The new version promises easier
software installation and enhanced dashboard capabilities, presented in a sophisticated graphical user interface.
The new version’s adoption of the
Microsoft ClickOnce Deployment Model
allows users to conveniently publish
Windows-based applications to a server or
network file share with simplified installation.
ClickOnce is ideal for self-updating Windows-based applications that can be installed and
run with minimal user interaction. This
approach overcomes major issues inherent in
software deployment such as automatically
updating Lightning Pick without reinstalling
the entire application.
LP Dashboard gives users real-time productivity data on any Lightning Pick-managed
facility, area, zone, or employee through one
centralized visibility tool. (Lightning Pick
Technologies, www.lightningpick.com)
