Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Industrial network infrastructure for production environments with harsh conditions.
The Challenge
Manufacturing and light industrial facilities face unique IT challenges. Production floor networks must withstand harsh environments—dust, temperature extremes, vibration—while connecting Zebra barcode scanners, thermal label printers, HMI touchscreens, and ruggedized workstations. You often work with a mix of modern ERP systems and legacy PLCs that still need to communicate with your network.
Downtime on the production floor means stopped operations, halted assembly lines, and lost productivity. Your IT support needs to understand industrial environments, know how to troubleshoot Ethernet/IP networks and Modbus communication, and respond quickly when technology issues impact production schedules.
How We Help
Industrial Network Infrastructure
We build and maintain robust industrial Ethernet networks for production environments. We install industrial-grade managed switches, WiFi access points with IP65 ratings for harsh conditions, and proper cable management that withstands dust, temperature variations, and physical impacts. We provide the network backbone that connects your systems.
Barcode Scanner & RFID Reader Setup
We set up and troubleshoot Zebra, Honeywell, and Datalogic industrial barcode scanners and RFID readers. We configure wired/wireless scanners, handle connectivity to your production tracking system, and troubleshoot when scanners won't connect or scan properly.
Desktop Support for ERP & Production Software
We support the workstations that connect to SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Epicor, or Infor systems. We handle desktop setup, network connectivity, database connection troubleshooting, and determine whether issues are workstation/network-related or application-specific - coordinating with your ERP vendor when needed.
Production Floor Workstations & Tablets
We configure ruggedized PCs, industrial touchscreen panels, and operator terminals for manufacturing environments. We set up Panel PCs and tablet mounts, ensure network connectivity for shop floor data collection, and troubleshoot when production staff can't access systems.
Industrial Label Printer Setup & Support
We install and support Zebra ZT400 series, Sato CL series thermal transfer printers. We handle network connectivity, configure label templates (working with your team), troubleshoot print quality issues, and ensure proper printer calibration for scannable barcodes.
Network Connectivity for PLCs & Automation Equipment
We provide network infrastructure that connects Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron PLCs to your IT network for data collection. We configure switches with proper VLANs, ensure Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP traffic flows correctly, but we coordinate with your automation vendor or controls engineer for PLC programming.
Industrial WiFi for Mobile Devices & Forklifts
We design and install warehouse-grade WiFi coverage for forklifts with mounted tablets, handheld scanners, and mobile inventory devices. We conduct RF surveys, account for metal structures and machinery interference, and position access points to eliminate dead zones.
Production Floor Security Cameras
We install IP camera systems for monitoring assembly lines, quality control stations, loading docks, and inventory storage. We set up remote viewing capabilities and recording systems for production documentation and security.
Why IT Matters in Manufacturing
When barcode scanners fail, production tracking stops and inventory becomes inaccurate. Network downtime on the floor means workers can't access work orders or record completed tasks. Label printer problems delay shipping and receiving. In manufacturing, technology isn't just about office computers—it's essential infrastructure that keeps production running and products moving.
Common Scenarios We Handle
Scanners Can't Connect to Production System
Production floor Honeywell scanners lose WiFi connection to your NetSuite WMS or production tracking system. We diagnose whether it's WiFi interference from metal structures, network configuration, or connectivity issues and restore scanner operation so production tracking can resume.
Zebra Label Printer Producing Unreadable Barcodes
Shipping labels printing but barcodes won't scan at receiving docks. We check thermal print density, ribbon/label compatibility, printer calibration settings to ensure consistently scannable labels. If it requires barcode specification changes, we coordinate with your production team or vendor.
PLC Can't Send Data to Production Monitoring System
Your Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC suddenly loses network connectivity with production monitoring system. We troubleshoot network switches, verify IP configuration, check VLAN settings, and restore network connectivity. For PLC programming issues, we coordinate with your automation vendor or controls engineer.
Production Floor WiFi Dead Zones
Forklift-mounted tablets lose wireless connection in certain warehouse areas, stopping work-in-process tracking. We conduct RF site survey, identify dead zones caused by metal racking or machinery, and strategically position industrial-grade access points to eliminate coverage gaps.