The iPad is loved by consumers far and wide, but does its compact size and mobile functionality have a place in manufacturing? Large companies like Pfizer are reaping the efficiency and cost rewards of Apple’s latest showstopper. At MBX Systems, a manufacturer of hardware appliances and embedded systems, the iPad has replaced most Windows Mobile devices and barcode scanners altogether. The iPad still has room to evolve before it can become a fixture on the plant floor, its use in major manufacturing settings since its release in 2010 has proven that it will be a useful tool for streamlining processes, system integration and communication. Are you using the iPad at the plant floor? If so, tell us how.
