PRODUCT REVIEWS
Introducing SmartDrawer +
Power charging points in the drawers .
Tooling Intelligence Ltd has introduced its latest inventory management system , the SmartDrawer +. The new system has evolved from the SmartDrawer and its intuitive touchscreen control , secure construction and user-friendly dispensing .
The new SmartDrawer + has been developed to meet the expanding requirements of a broad range of industry sectors with weight-based vending , in-compartment charging , ticket printing , enhanced security and customised lighting .
Richard Swaffield from Tooling Intelligence commented : “ The SmartDrawer system continues to be an extremely successful distribution point for engineers since its market introduction . We continuously record customer feedback and work to evolve the SmartDrawer to go beyond the demands of the industry .”
It now includes an array of features for inventory management in industrial environments . Offering further enhancement to SupplyPro ’ s serialised and calibrated asset management features , SmartDrawer + includes in-compartment charging , with power sockets built-in to the locked compartments to allow the controlled recharging of assets such as
laptops , tablets , batteries , power tools and testing equipment . Network-enabled pockets allow businesses to implement critical security updates or send important software and data to devices , whilst being securely stored .
The Smartdrawer + from Tooling Intelligence .
The new SmartDrawer + offers an extra level of control with its weight-based vending . This gives the customer 100 % control over the movement of inventory in and out of the SmartDrawer +, whilst eliminating the need for users and administrators to spend time counting parts in and out of stock . The user simply takes what they need and
SmartDrawer + reports the activity instantly .
Complementing these enhancements are a further range of options including ticket printing , electronic cabinetlocking and LED lighting display . The ticket printer can be customised to provide an instant transaction receipt , a pick-list history , collection instructions and more .
“ With electronic cabinet locking , SmartDrawer + delivers security where it is required , as the cabinet drawers are securely locked until a valid user login is presented . When the user logs out , SmartDrawer + is automatically locked down for complete security . To further enhance SupplyPro ’ s pick-to-light technology , SmartDrawer + offers customisable integrated LED lighting ,” added the company .
“ SmartDrawer + is supported with proactive device monitoring , technical support and expert advice . It incorporates all of the latest Industry 4.0 technology that has been built into the user-friendly interface to make shopfloor utilisation a truly failproof operation ,” it concluded . n
New MRP / ERP software version release
123 Insight Limited has announced the release of v10.15 of its core 123insight MRP / ERP manufacturing software . The release contains new features and enhancements across all major areas of the software ( including , commercial , stores , accounts , financials and CRM ).
‘ Text library for despatch ’ builds on existing functionality to also allow users to either add standard text across despatch notes globally or build a comprehensive library of text snippets that can be added on a ‘ per despatch ’ note basis .
With more stringent UK import / export controls , being able to identify the country of origin at any level is critical . In addition to recording country of origin at Part level , the country of origin can now be recorded at batch level in v10.15 .
“ Connectivity with other systems has also been improved , with enhancements to our optional Software Development Kit ( SDK ). This allows any system to safely communicate with 123insight , ensuring that links are not broken when either system is updated . New SDKs have been released covering purchasing , stores and project management ,” the software specialist told ISMR .
Simon Badger , Managing Director , 123 Insight Ltd , said ; “ V10.15 continues to deliver exciting new features and incremental
improvements which , when combined , are greater than the sum of their parts . Many of these are requested by customers , and we can only continue to quickly deliver value through such releases due to our constant reinvestment back into product development .”
All 123insight customers can update to the latest version at no cost under the monthly subscription . A remote update service is available for £ 345 .
The company was founded in 2000 and has been either nominated for or won dozens of awards . In 2021 , 123 Insight Ltd . joined the Forterro group of companies . n
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