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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities
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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities

Production supervisor Scott Wagner received a text message at 6:42 a.m. while at home preparing for his commute. The night shift ended almost two hours ago, but he was just…

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The Best Two-Way Radios for 2025
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The Best Two-Way Radios for 2025

The Best Two-Way Radios for Work and Play We love Wirecutter, but they only review consumer gear. Two-way radios are everywhere, from camping trips to 4.7 million square foot factories.…

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Connecting Facility Workers for Operational Excellence
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Connecting Facility Workers for Operational Excellence

Facility managers face relentless pressure to keep complex operations running smoothly while juggling competing demands from every direction. Building systems, such as HVAC, require constant attention to prevent costly breakdowns.…

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How a Mission-Critical Geofencing System Improves Safety in Frontline Operations
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How a Mission-Critical Geofencing System Improves Safety in Frontline Operations

Frontline teams in construction, energy, and manufacturing struggle to maintain real-time awareness of worker locations — and to enforce safety protocols — without causing unnecessary disruption. Even a brief lapse…

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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing in 2025
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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing in 2025

Most plant managers face a serious bottleneck: outdated communication tools and fragmented systems hold back efficiency improvements on the production floor. While the pressure to adopt new technologies grows, many…

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Is the weavix Walt Smart Radio Really the Only True Industrial System of Record for Frontline Communications?
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Is the weavix Walt Smart Radio Really the Only True Industrial System of Record for Frontline Communications?

TL;DR Traditional radios forget everything once you release the button, creating hidden costs in downtime, safety, and compliance. Walt Smart Radio System acts as a frontline System of Record, preserving…

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How Universal Communication Saves Lives in Industrial Facilities
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How Universal Communication Saves Lives in Industrial Facilities

It was mid-afternoon on Tuesday when Miguel left his station on the production line because he wasn’t feeling well, but he was afraid to tell anyone. He headed to the…

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The Benefits and Future of 5G in Manufacturing
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The Benefits and Future of 5G in Manufacturing

Many manufacturers struggle to keep pace with market demands due to outdated communication methods and inefficient processes. As industrial operations become more complex and data-driven, slow response times and unreliable…

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How Communication Hierarchy Hurts The Bottom Line
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How Communication Hierarchy Hurts The Bottom Line

It was late Thursday afternoon at a major automotive-parts manufacturing plant in Michigan. A CNC boring machine had been running through its normal cycle on engine cylinder blocks, but during…

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How to Use Walkie-Talkies with GPS
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How to Use Walkie-Talkies with GPS

Coordinating teams across large sites or remote environments quickly becomes chaotic without reliable communication or real-time location awareness. Many frontline managers struggle to keep workers safe and connected when traditional…

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What Is an Intrinsically Safe Radio?
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What Is an Intrinsically Safe Radio?

Frontline teams in oil refineries, chemical plants, and other hazardous environments face more than just tough conditions — they risk disaster when electrical equipment sparks or overheats near flammable substances.…

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