COVER STORY
WEARABLE BARCODE SCANNING HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY
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roGlove removes some key obstacles that are in the way of organisations who are looking to switch to wearable barcode scanning. Therefore, this leader in wearable barcode scanners has launched a new scanner and matching wearable. Both LEO and the Hand Strap come with an outstanding price-performance ratio. The new solution offers up to 30 percent savings in comparison to the current ProGlove portfolio. As a result, small and medium- sized businesses that still rely on conventional scanner guns can now effortlessly benefit from the advantages of wearable barcode scanning with ProGlove. Additionally, ProGlove introduced other key innovations—one of which being Narrative Insights for its industry analytics solution. This new ProGlove Insight feature enables automated updates about critical shop floor events and developments.
LEO = LIGHT WEIGHT, EXPENSES ELIMINATED, OVER THE AIR UPDATES
At only 1.23 ounces, LEO is a lightweight world champion, so to speak. It weighs less than any other barcode scanner offered by ProGlove. LEO’s extremely appealing price makes it a real alternative for companies that still rely on conventional scanner guns. At a threshold of only 300 scans per shift, LEO usually pays for itself within 12 months. Thanks to the extensive integration portfolio, connecting LEO with other smart devices such as tablets or smart phones is straightforward and simple. Moreover, LEO is fit for “over the air” updates. LEO immediately delivers tangible results and allows for extremely easy handling: Users simply plug it in and start scanning. LEO can process all common 1D and 2D
barcodes between a range of 6 inches to nearly 2.5 feet and – as part of the ProGlove eco system – easily connects to ProGlove’s industry analytics solution, named ProGlove Insight. LEO handles up to 4,000 scans per battery charge and loads within one hour.
THE HAND STRAP: ONE SIZE FITS ALL AT A LOWER COST The Hand Strap is a completely new type of wearable from ProGlove. It places the scanner on the back of the hand but leaves the palm free. This provides more dexterity and diminishes heat and perspiration issues. Factors that make a significant difference for certain activities. However, the Hand Strap’s applications go well beyond narrowly defined areas. The wearable enables efficiency and ergonomics with low cost of ownership. It is made of a durable but lightweight mix of fabrics. Another key advantage is that the Hand Strap’s left- and right- handed versions pursue a one-size-fits-all approach, adapting to all shapes and sizes of hands. The Hand Strap does not require any additional glove holders, release pads or cables. This makes equipping employees much easier. The Hand Strap is a perfect match for new ProGlove users or organisations that need to address fluctuating staffing levels on sites. The Hand Strap not only works with LEO but all other ProGlove scanners.
NARRATIVE INSIGHTS AUTOMATES INDUSTRY ANALYTICS PLATFORM With Narrative Insights, ProGlove presents a crucial innovation of its industry analytics platform Insight. At its core, Narrative Insights includes three
components: the analytics engine, a front-end visualisation, and an API. With Narrative Insights, the platform now offers automated updates on key performance indicators. Narrative Insight delivers its findings in a news stream so that no manual intervention is necessary. In addition to the free Insight basic package, ProGlove offers two more packages: Enterprise Visibility and Enterprise Analytics. The Enterprise Visibility functionalities primarily provide insights into device management topics. This includes a device list, critical information on the status of the scanners (such as battery charge or configuration), as well as Lost & Found, a feature for tracking down misplaced devices. The Enterprise Analytics package provides information on device performance. In addition, Enterprise Analytics enables time-motion studies and analyses the performance of the running processes.
“This product initiative underpins our claim to be thought leaders in barcode scanning,” comments Andreas König, CEO at ProGlove. “We are an innovation hub because we think ahead and provide our industry wearables as new data points for process improvement. Before anyone else in the market, we rethought barcode scanning to pave the way for greater efficiency, quality, and ergonomics. Now, we’re making it standard for back-of-the-hand scanners to be affordable for businesses of all sizes.”
ProGlove
www.proglove.com email:
sales@proglove.com
6 APRIL 2022 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS
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