Reducing lead times to speed up the design-to-finished product process is critical for engineer-to-order, project-based and to-order manufacturers.The VISIBILITY manufacturing solution puts all the information needed to manufacture highly engineered products. Key elements include the ability to pass design information quickly to the production floor, track job progress and collect actual cost and project status information.Shop Floor Control supports the operational side of production providing shop floor work center and routing definition, operation scheduling and production activity reporting. Comprehensive information is available regarding shop capacity, order status, work center performance versus plan and actual operation costs.

Multiple scheduling methods are available and can be applied to selected work orders. Labor recording and tracking can be done in a number of ways. Labor Distribution supports timesheet reporting for both hourly and salaried employees allowing for managerial review before posting. Visibility provides Web-based remote time entry. Real-time reporting is provided by Time and Attendance using event transaction reporting models. Both modules can support time reported to work orders or directly to project tasks and are enabled for bar code data collection entry. Work in Process supports the material side of production letting you identify the assemblies to be built, channel material to the shop floor and return finished assemblies to their next logical destination. Planners can allocate materials, adjust component lists and identify shortages. Work orders can be linked into vertical hierarchies supporting receipts directly to higher assemblies, sales orders and accumulated job cost information.

Visibility Corporation  is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order NRV 040 manufacturers. Visibility's Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server™ or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

Cold lamination is a terrific way to strengthen your documents while also protecting them. You can even create visual aids for a variety of uses. One cold laminator to check out is Drytac's JM26. Let's take a look at its strengths and weaknesses.   Strengths:    The JM26 has a pretty good laminating width of 26.25 inches. The device is large enough to handle a variety of paper sizes (i.e. letter, legal, tabloid) so you'll be able to process both large and small items.This laminator's rollers can have a maximum nip opening of 0.75 inches. This is wide enough to accommodate mounting boards so you'll be able to create professional-looking visual aids for different uses. You can even use foam boards, cardstock, and other thick materials if you want.

To ensure all your items look great, this device is equipped with silicone rollers that will evenly apply the film to your items.The JM26 is a cold laminator so you'll never have to waste time waiting for it to warm up. It will also process your items quickly because it's capable of working at speeds topping 18 feet per minute.If you're concerned about safety, you'll like working with the JM26. Since it's a cold laminator, there's very little chance of getting burned. There's also a safety stop that kicks in when the machine detects that your hands are too close to the rollers. That makes this machine Reducer accessories  great for environments in which safety is a top priority, such as schools.This machine is very easy to use even for people who are new to lamination. The device comes with a foot pedal that speeds up and simplifies operation while allowing your hands to remain free throughout the entire process.The JM26 is compact enough to fit on a desktop despite its generous laminating width. Its dimensions are approximately 33” (width) x 12” (depth) x 12” (height).Finally, this product is well-constructed and has steel parts for durability. It's backed by a year-long warranty.  Weaknesses:    The JM26 is unable to process thermal film because it's a cold laminator.

(You'll want to make sure to purchase pressure-sensitive film to use with it.) If you need a machine with a hot setting, this definitely isn't the device to get.This laminator weighs 53 pounds, making it quite heavy. It may be difficult to move on your own, so be sure to ask a colleague for help if you ever need to place it in a new location.Finally, this isn't the flashiest laminator you can buy, unlike some of the devices from Fellowes and GBC. Because of its appearance, it may be better suited for copy and print shops, as opposed to offices.  Conclusion:  The Drytac JM26 is a very good cold laminator. It's great that it's compatible with a variety of materials because it will enable you to process different kinds of items, such as thermally sensitive documents. Just be sure to use the right type of film with it and get a friend to help you move it. If that sounds good to you, check out the JM26 now.