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Case Study: Kraft Heinz Transforms Plant Communication with Walt Smart Radio System
Manufacturing | Food Production “Walt’s capabilities make it possible for me to reach onsite team members from specific departments and support functions at the plant with one single chat message.…
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Data Collection in Manufacturing: The 70% Your Sensors Miss
Does your dumb radio capture critical frontline data? Key Takeaways 70% of critical operational communication happens outside formal data systems. Traditional sensors capture machine data but miss worker communication, movement,…
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The Evolution of Push-to-Talk Technology: From Walkie-Talkies to Smart Radios
Key Takeaways Push to talk devices evolved from basic walkie-talkies to advanced communication platforms. Modern PTT includes features like multimedia sharing, real-time translation, and automatic message transcription. Smart radios enhance…
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What is a Duress Alarm? Complete Guide for Industrial Safety
Key Takeaways Duress alarms are safety devices that instantly alert responders when workers face emergencies through manual button presses or automatic detection. Manufacturing environments require specialized man-down detection systems that…
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5 Trends That Reshaped Manufacturing in 2025
Key Takeaways In 2025, manufacturing faced a workforce crisis with nearly 500,000 unfilled jobs, prompting companies to invest more in automation and productivity technologies. AI transitioned from experimental to essential,…
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13 Safety Practices in Manufacturing to Implement Today
Manufacturing facilities are high-risk environments where heavy machinery and fast production cycles leave little room for error. When communication breaks down or hazards go unnoticed, routine tasks turn into safety…
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Smart Manufacturing Solutions: The Critical Infrastructure Gap
Key Takeaways Smart manufacturing solutions integrate people, machines, and processes to enhance production efficiency. Communication infrastructure plays a crucial role, yet it often gets overlooked, leading to an intelligence gap.…
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How to Make the Case for Two-Way Radio Systems
Key Takeaways Two-way radios facilitate real-time communication, crucial for industries like construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. Analog and digital two-way radios serve different needs, with digital radios offering better audio quality…
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What Are the Best Manufacturing Two-Way Radios? A Plant Manager’s Guide to Making the Right Choice
A few years ago, I remember standing in the middle of a production floor, watching a critical quality issue spiral into a costly shutdown. The problem? Their team couldn’t communicate…
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Long-Range Walkie-Talkies: The Complete Guide
Industrial crews rely on clear communication to keep work moving, but most teams learn quickly that real-world distances rarely match what traditional radios promise. Steel structures, heavy equipment, and noisy…
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11 Smart Manufacturing Technologies Transforming the Factory Floor
Outdated equipment and disconnected systems often limit factory output, reduce transparency, and make it difficult for operations leaders to stay ahead of rising costs and workforce challenges. Smart manufacturing technologies…
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Walkie Talkie History Timeline 1937 to Present
The history of the walkie talkie spans nearly ninety years of engineering development. This timeline documents every major milestone from the earliest portable field radios through World War II deployments,…