Dimensions Line Manager shop floor control software is said to maximize line utilization and provides visibility into production. Reportedly reduces downtime up to 75%. Enables management of changeover and part replenishment while production continues on the line. Provides instructions at each machine for feeder destinations during changeover and automatically guarantees correct locations. Offers a number of tools to manage production, including feeder alerts, component traceability, part consumption, cycle counting, and feeder tracking.

Universal Instruments, www.uic.com   

Statshield Smocks are groundable static control garments tested per ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 requirements. Shield electrostatic charges on clothing from ESD-susceptible items. Long sleeves have conductive knitted cuffs that provide skin contact for grounding in place of wrist straps. Hip-to-cuff grounding permits connection of a coil cord to a workstation ground point for “hands-free” grounding. A tab secures badge holders. Include two sleeve pen pockets. Are polyester with min. 9% carbon conductive nylon fibers woven in chain-link design. Provide panel-to-panel conductivity for continuous charge dissipation. Faraday Cage Effect is created around the torso and arms. Ten sizes are available. 

Desco, www.desco.com