If you’ve been involved in business, you can attest that the business world is harsh and unforgiving. Statistics from leading media outlets indicate that up to 90% of startups fail within the first five years. Is it because they have wrong business ideas? Absolutely not. It’s because most founders fail to adapt their businesses to the ever-changing market conditions. Currently, with the increasing number of businesses offering the same products, it has become incredibly difficult to win customers. One of the best ways to navigate through this challenge and stand out among your business peers is by using custom display systems by ESTECOM. Below, we explore the benefits of display systems for businesses.

1. Custom displays reinforce your hardware

Easy to use UI/UX highlights a product’s main features, custom display systems deliver engage customers. When customers use your hardware, the functionality and ease of use remains etched deep in their minds. In order to use your hardware, they will need a custom display system to help assist in the operation of your system or hardware. Alternatively, the customers can recommend the hardware or system to other manufacturers that also need custom displays for their hardware or software.

2. Increased revenue

Custom display systems can be used in conjunction with your hardware or software to improve the overall usability & operation of your product. Custom display systems will enable your business to properly design and deploy a sophisticated product display. This will boost the perceived value of your product and subsequently increase the number of clients interested in your merchandise. Studies show that up to 70% of product selections are made within the store as a result of viewing appealing product displays. Over time, your company’s profits will skyrocket as a result of using elegant custom displays that attract customers to your store or business premises.

3. Increased productivity levels

Using custom display systems has been proven to boost productivity levels in a range of different industries. For instance, in the manufacturing industry, interactive display systems with touchscreen options can be integrated with sensors to allow workers to visualize and interact with information from the production line. In the health industry, custom display systems have been used to test and monitor various medical issues to improve healthcare delivery. These systems are also used for measuring and controlling environmental aspects such as temperature, lighting, and vibration to ensure indoor hospital surroundings are at the required ambiance. All these capabilities effectively reduce workloads and hence increase the productivity of your business.

4. Increased customer convenience

Convenience can be the difference between landing a sale or losing it altogether. Businesses which provide easy access for customers to view and experience their products have a higher chance of selling those products than those which don’t. Custom display systems offer operational convenience for consumers by effectively displaying a product’s main features hence eliminating the hassle of checking those products physically.

Conclusion

Custom display systems offer numerous benefits that will give your business an edge over its competitors and provide value in the long run.

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The first attempts at modern 3D printing were carried out in the 1980s when a Japanese researcher invented two additive methods for fabricating 3D plastic models. Ever since several other 3D printing techniques have been developed that have shaped how 3D printing is carried out today. For many years, 3D printing has been predominantly used to produce prototypes until recently when the technology began taking a role in mass manufacturing and production. For instance, global aircraft manufacturer Airbus has been using over one thousand 3D printed components in some of its aircraft. This begs the question, is 3D printing the future? To answer this, let’s first consider the areas where 3D printing can be used.

Where is 3D printing used?

This technology is currently being used in a diverse range of industries where it has been proven to be efficient and cost-effective especially for mass production. One example is in the health industry whereby 98% of all hearing aids worldwide have been produced using 3D printers. Besides this, 3D printing for manufacturing has been witnessed in the automobile and aviation industries where many vehicles and aircraft components have been manufactured using this technology. 3D printing has also been used in the fashion industry by companies such as Nike and New Balance for manufacturing custom-fit clothing and shoes for commercial purposes.

As noted earlier, 3D printing through additive manufacturing has been largely applied in rapid prototyping of countless industrial products. This is achieved by first using additive manufacturing CAD to design and tweak product models before uploading them to 3D printers for printing. Currently, additive manufacturing is being developed in the food industry to facilitate 3D printing of foods such as chocolate and candy hence replacing food processing plants.

Developments in 3D printing

Some of the notable transformations in 3D printing that have revolutionized the world of manufacturing include:

• It has facilitated a continuous digital thread in manufacturing

3D printing software has created a simplified manufacturing thread in which all processes from design to production are driven by a single digital model hence speeding up the product design process. Based on analysis, feedback, and testing, this digital model can be modified and refined appropriately to suit the needs of the manufacturer. This capability makes CAD 3d printing software by Spatial less expensive as compared to traditional manufacturing methods.

• Presents greater design freedom hence spurring innovation

Traditionally, product designs have always been constrained by manufacturing processes which require the creation of separate components which are later assembled to form one end product. With 3D printing, designers have the freedom to tweak different product models and create complex geometries that achieve greater performances and meet customer needs. This comes with no additional costs for the manufacturer.

In conclusion from the continued developments taking place in the realm of 3D printing, it is crystal clear that the technology will gain even more traction in the manufacturing sector. The numerous benefits it presents over traditional manufacturing methods such as reduced wastage and improved resource use, will be felt on the full value chain right from design to production.

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When you have a GPS tracking device in your vehicle, your movements can easily be monitored. In the US, FBI officers use this method to track people who have criminal records or those that they are attempting to repress. If you’re not a criminal or living outside the US, then you shouldn’t worry about the FBI at all. However, someone else may be able to keep an eye on your movements using a GPS device.

It is important to remember that a GPS tracking device requires “seeing” the sky for it to work properly. While GPS signals can permeate through thin plastic materials, they can hardly penetrate those that are made with metal. Therefore, a GPS device would have to be put somewhere it can be protected while still providing fairly clear route directions via the satellites above.

When looking for a hidden GPS tracking device for vehicles, you will to begin the search from the front then work your way to the rear end of your car.

The following are some guaranteed ways to find a Tracking Device in different parts of your vehicle:

The rear bumper

Look behind your car bumper. You may find several wires, but these are likely just powering lights as well as external sensors which are important in sending signals as you drive. Be cautious and do not disconnect or remove anything as you check for unfamiliar devices. In the event that you interrupt anything in the system at the back, your car may suffer from damage or may not start again.

The wheel wells

Although it may seem odd for someone to place a GPS device inside your wheel wells, it is not impossible. Inspect all four, check for any unfamiliar thing that looks like a cylinder, box, or other strange items. There should be no other things found behind your wheels except for your brakes. You may even remove your brakes and inspect them too (you may see a wire connected to a sensor, leave it). In addition, you shouldn’t miss the load-bearing, spiral shaped metal right above the wheels. These are not GPS tracking device for vehicles.

General areas

Inspect your car’s undercarriage. While a device put under here may not provide a smooth transmission with GPS satellites, several devices are equipped with antennas or strong sensors that will set up a clear communication penetrating these barriers.

The consoles

Does your vehicle have a sunroof, a GPS tracker feature that can be installed in different locations inside, enabling it to communicate with satellites above via the opening in the car’s roof? Look for any any unfamiliar objects or wires. Open every part you can (but stay away from those that you have to force to open so as not to break anything).

After checking all the nooks and crannies of your car, if you found nothing, it only means you do not have to worry about anyone watching your car and your movement. However, if these checks still don’t convince you and you still feel like someone is tracking you, it is best to ask a professional to check your car for you.

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The quest to acquire the best physical security system can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. There are far too many security access control systems available for the choice to be easy. Unfortunately, some of these systems only appear to have all the bells and whistles but offer very little in the way of actual protection. Some companies may find themselves spending a chunk of money on something worthless. Only by careful consideration of the features of the various security access control systems on offer can companies have a better chance of finding real security.

Matching Office Security Requirements

There is never a security solution that will work in every situation. That is the reason why security assessments are necessary. To define the level of control required to secure valuable data and physical assets.

A small office with very little in the way of valuable assets or sensitive information may be able to get away with only simple security systems. For the most basic security requirements, stand-alone systems can be considered. This may consist of only of intrusion alarms, video surveillance cameras, recording equipment and strategically placed lighting. Many of these systems have features which allow the software to dial pre-programmed telephone numbers whenever incidents are detected; all of these, of course, need to be verified as many sensors are prone to false alarms.

Placement of surveillance equipment and detectors need to be where they will most likely deter undesirable activities such as unauthorized access and theft. Thus, in offices, the places where money changes hands are always covered. Points of entry and exit are monitored, as are areas where conditions are most likely to pose risks or dangers to property and personnel. Here you’ll find tips on protecting mobile or home-based offices.

In larger offices, even if there are not much physical assets, there are scores of employees and it is likely that there more sensitive information which needs to be secured. To cope with the increased security requirements, large offices usually have more complex security systems. First off there will be full featured access control systems which may use biometric, near field, magnetic stripe or a combination of different technologies to assign access limitations.

There would be more video surveillance cameras and recording equipment, which would likely be capable of HD image capture, license plate capture and other advanced features. Different types of alarms may be installed such as those that react to glass breakage, motion, temperature, or contact breakage.

Monitoring and control of entire security systems at large offices are usually done 24/7 through control software. Where the highest level of security is required, security companies provide human monitoring services round the clock. The most advanced systems will also likely have provisions for remote access and control through computers and smart phones linked to the internet.

Data access in big offices is usually controlled using a combination of passwords, biometric sensors, and access control badges. The office network will likely be protected by firewalls and regular data back-up to an offsite location.

Whatever size office you have, you can find an appropriate mix of access control and security systems; you may have to spend a bit of time searching, but it is there.

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We are familiar with computer monitors – we see them almost everywhere we turn. There are LCD monitors at home at offices where we work. However, not many of us know that there are medical grade monitors designed specifically for use by physicians and other health professionals. These monitors are often used to view images taken through mammograms, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer axial tomography (CAT) scans, chest and bone imaging, etc. Because they are used in medical diagnosis, medical grade monitors are of higher quality than commercial off-the-shelf LCD monitors. This article discusses the latest in medical displays.

The Main Differences

Medical grade monitors have much higher resolutions than their commercial counterparts. This is because professionals who rely on medical monitors, such as radiologists for example, need to view the clearest and sharpest image possible in order to come up with correct interpretations. The subtle changes in color which indicate lesions and other anomalies are not as easily seen through commercial LCD screens.

To make the images sharper, medical grade monitors are capable of displaying more colors. Commercial LCD screens often have the ability to display as much as 16.7 million colors. Medical grade monitors can display much more than that; up to 1.074 billion colors in total. The additional colors displayed allow greater image accuracy. Doctors, surgeons, and radiologists are therefore confident the image they are basing diagnosis and medical procedure guidance from is the sharpest possible.

What enables the display of such a large number of colors is a system that supports 10-bit per color. Bit output is a measure of the number of RBG signals the monitor and the computer it is connected to can process. It is also important to note that to be able to display such clear images through monitors, the digital file, the video card, the operating system, the software, and the monitor itself must support the high resolution required.

One other feature that is unique to medical grade monitors is automated backlighting. In commercial LCD monitors you have to tweak the ‘brightness’ control periodically to get the optimum image clarity. Medical monitor displays have control circuits built in to maintain stable peak brightness from initial start up to the time when the monitor is fully warmed up. Thus the images displayed on medical grade monitors are consistently at the optimum level of luminance.

Monitors approved for medical service have to comply with government requirements such as on the maximum current leakage. As they will be normally used in a hospital setting, the chassis of medical grade monitors are often coated with chemical agents that prevent the growth of microorganisms.

Recent Developments

Technology has advanced sufficiently that the difference is image clarity between commercial and medical grade monitors have significantly narrowed. Some medical professionals now consider using commercial grade monitors to view less complex images such as those from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), and computed tomography (CT).

With the rapid pace of technological advances, the image quality on commercial monitors may soon equal those used for medical purposes.

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Inbound calls are very important. These calls provide companies with the chance to interact with their target market; the bonus is that it is the client who initiates the contact. That makes inbound calls golden opportunities to project a positive image of the company as well as to gather information about the client. Thus, members of organizations like the Contact Center Association make sure no effort is spared to make sure that each inbound call is perfectly handled by the most appropriate contact center agent.

In this age where almost everything benefits from automation, companies should really consider using inbound call center software to improve their efficiency at fielding these important calls. Some of the most beneficial features of inbound call center software have to do with how incoming calls are distributed, and call handling data are analyzed. While there is a long list of benefits from such software, a few are more important than the rest. Here are some of them:

1. The ability for contact center supervisors to set parameters which control incoming call queue groupings. Significant attributes to be considered may include average time to answer, length of the queue, the availability of agents, and the training and skills of each individual agent.

2. The best software for inbound call handling allows managers or supervisors real-time views of all queues. This is important because then supervisors can intervene whenever required. They can re-assign agents when certain queues get too long. They can immediately see when calls agents are ready to take calls.

3. Some inbound contact center software are configured to provide smart alerts. The software is thus able to immediately issue warnings when certain thresholds are breached. Some of the thresholds may have to do with waiting times, number of people in the queue, or when there are too few available agents to field calls.

4. Many call center software have the ability to use distribute incoming calls based on the geographical origin of the call, available information about the client, the type of product, service or information required, available call center agents, etc. The end goal of all these is to see to it that the incoming call is fielded by the most appropriate agent; that means taking into considerations training, skills, and other aspects which would make it easy for the client to relate.

5. Really good inbound contact center software will always have great reporting features. These features should enable supervisors and managers to analyze many types of data about incoming calls. Average queue size, peak hours, individual agent time averages, and the average number of calls fielded by each agent and on a daily basis, are but some of the things which may be reported.

6. A feature of inbound call center software which many people take for granted involves the automatic generation of emails or calls asking clients to rate the service they have received. This provides a boost to the company’s credibility in the eyes of the client as well as an effective tool for measuring performance.

Take the time to compare the features of inbound call center software with your company’s requirements; after all, whenever you handle incoming calls your company’s image is always at stake.

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