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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…

Key Takeaways Communication barriers in facilities lead to dangerous delays and safety risks during critical situations. Outdated communication models create silos across departments and hinder operational efficiency. Smart radios enable…

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…

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,…

Before smartphones connected billions of people across the globe, before cellular towers dotted the landscape, and before the internet revolutionized human communication, there was a revolutionary device that changed how…

If you're an Operations Manager in manufacturing or logistics, you know excellent communication keeps things running. Production lines, maintenance crews, and quality teams all work differently. How do you set…

TL;DR Some vendors say “screenless” radios reduce distraction. In real operations, smart radios with screens are safer and faster because workers get visual confirmation, real-time transcription, on-screen translation, and audit-ready…

Beyond Radios: The Search for Safer, Smarter Communication Publish date: October 15, 2025 Last edited: October 21, 2025 For decades, two-way radios were the backbone of frontline communication. They were…

Frontline workers represent more than 2.7 billion people worldwide, or nearly 80 percent of the global workforce. For many years, these workers had limited access to modern communication technology. In…

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.…

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.…

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…