IFSM 310 – Stage 3 Assignment – Due Sunday

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3D Printing – Stage 2 Assignment

Kyami Clarke

IFSM 310 6980 Software and Hardware Infrastructure Concepts

University of Maryland Global Campus

Timothy Robinson

Summer 2021

3D Printing – Stage 2 Assignment

Background

Mark has analyzed the Phase 1 suggestions and details and has requested that you tell him what elements he will require to support his "Expansion Plan." Mark would like to concentrate on substituting his worksheet of customer demands with a small-scale business ERP information management in his warehouse to assist him in maintaining his business successfully.

Components for 3D Printing System

Software is divided into two parts: Design and Printer integration.

Designing tools

1. Ultimate Cura software creates your model for 3d printers and includes a plug for laptop design tools.

2. Blender is a well-known computer-aided design program (CAD). Although this powerful design software is not suitable for beginners, it is easier to use by the availability of community support and a free software framework.

Hardware Components

1. Various heavy-duty multi-output abilities 3D printers that include metal, carbon, and nylon. Exone Corporation specializes in custom-built industrial and mid-build 3D printing.

2. Mark's 3D printing layouts and documents are stored on a Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server with a monitor.

3. The MS Surface Pro 6 tablet gives the development team more flexibility by allowing them to move about the office.

4. The Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway, with speeds of 300/300 Mbps, is the all modems and routers that enable wireless mobile internet access.

5. The Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi System (3) will increase the range of the wireless signals.

6. Wireless serial number scanner used to deliver inventory data to tracking software.

Components for ERP Infrastructure

Local business enterprise resource management (ERP) management software will include mostly these features, such as accounting, sales, and payment processing.

1. Dynamics 365 Business Core Elements is a simple-to-use and modify all-in-one business administration tool. Velosio, a global network partner, will handle the setup, installation, and maintenance.

2. Microsoft Windows 10, the basic OS on which the Microsoft Surface Pro’s will be loaded.

3. Microsoft Office 365 is a set of word processors and presentation software that the operational and administrative teams will use.

4. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is a premium antivirus program that is reliable, affordable and includes privacy features.

5. Users will have the option of paying with PayPal or using a credit/debit card through PaySafe via Bitdefender.

Hardware components will be the same as used for the 3D production process above:

1. All of Mark's 3D printing layouts and documents are stored on a Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server with the monitor.

2. The MS Surface Pro 6 tablet gives the development team more flexibility by allowing them to move about the office.

3. Xerox C505 for Multifunctional printer with mobile printing functionalities.

Overall System Working

Mark began 3D printing as a pastime. He's discovered his calling and plans to expand his 3D printing ability. To do so, he'll need to be familiar with the commercial side of 3D printing. He's into a good start by paying for new heavy-duty printers that acquire their files and folders from WiFi tablets. As Mark invests in mesh WiFi technology, backboned by Verizon Fios optical fiber service, these tablets allow Mark's production staff to work from wherever in the warehouses. The tablets are bundled with advanced CAD software to aid artists in creating new layouts or modifications to existing customer's designs.

Mark must also keep track of the materials he is using or what is remaining in his stock. Marks' online business includes implementing inventory software using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Core Basics and wirelessly hand-held scanners.

As a result, it's critical that both the 3D printing and administrative processes operate in tandem; otherwise Mark's aspirations for a profitable business will remain only that hope and nothing more.

Graphical Representation of Hardware Components

Graphical Representation of Software Components

References

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Introduction to Computer Information Systems. (2016). Wikibooks. Retrieved June 28, 2021, from https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/581305/viewContent/21821575/View

Institute, B. (n.d.). Blender for 3D Printing. Blender Cloud. https://cloud.blender.org/p/3d-printing

Tims, Morelia, John, Hitemharder, Better, E., Rlmarti, Jocamel, & All, I. T. T. (2017, January 11). Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi System, Tri-Band, 3-Pack White (AC6600). Linksys. https://www.linksys.com/us/p/P-WHW0303/

Surface Pro 7 – Ultra-light and versatile – Microsoft Surface. Microsoft Store. (n.d.). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surfacepro-6/8zcnc665slq5?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab

Ultimaker Cura: Powerful, easy-to-use 3D printing software. ultimaker.com. (n.d.). https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software