The business is a 3D printing company specializing in assistive and accessibility devices. The owner, Mark Peterson, started the business as a hobby using a single 3D printer in his home. Ho

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IFSM 310 3D Printing Stage 1
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Background
The business is a 3D printing company specializing in assistive and accessibility devices. The owner, Mark Peterson, started the business as a hobby using a single 3D printer in his home. However, as demand for his products grew, he expanded his operation to an industrial park, rented additional space, and purchased more printers (3D Printing Case Study IFSM 310, 2016). He plans to add seven more 3D printers and a 3D scanner and hire five full-time employees. To manage his growing business more effectively, Mark wants to implement a small business enterprise resource management (ERP) information system and set up his IT infrastructure to support his production and management needs (3D Printing Case Study IFSM 310., 2016). He also wants to ensure that his employees have mobile access to the ERP system and the 3D printers and that there is flexibility in how the computers control the printers.
Current Infrastructure
Based on the information provided in the case study, Mark currently has the following IT infrastructure components in place:
Hardware:
3D printer (1)
PC (1)
Software:
3D design software (unspecified)
Spreadsheet software (unspecified)
Google email
Network:
The Verizon FiOS modem has a built-in wireless router (3D Printing Case Study IFSM 310, 2016).
Requirements
Here are five requirements that Mark has identified that the new IT infrastructure will have to perform or support as he expands his business:
Manage customer orders, invoices, and supply ordering more effectively through a small business enterprise resource management (ERP) system (3D Printing Case Study IFSM 310, 2016).
Provide mobile access to the ERP system and 3D printers to all employees anywhere in the facility.
Allow flexibility in which computers control which 3D printers.
Store the facility’s 3D production files and business management information locally and use cloud storage for backup files.
Provide training videos for new employees to learn 3D printing and business management processes (3D Printing Case Study IFSM 310, 2016).
How will the requirements be met?
Mark must implement an ERP software solution to manage customer orders, invoices, and supply ordering more effectively through a small business enterprise resource management (ERP) system. The software must include inventory, purchasing, accounting, and customer relationship management (CRM) modules. Mark must also acquire a dedicated server to host the ERP system or subscribe to a cloud-based ERP service.
To provide mobile access to the ERP system and 3D printers to all employees from anywhere in the facility, Mark must set up a wireless network infrastructure that supports mobile devices. According to Hedge et al. (2021), this will require additional wireless access points and a secure authentication and authorization mechanism such as Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) or 802.1X. The ERP software will also need a web-based interface or mobile app accessed from smartphones or tablets.
To allow flexibility in which computers control which 3D printers, Mark must set up a networked 3D printing infrastructure using 3D printing management software. The software will allow Mark to queue up print jobs and assign them to specific 3D printers from any computer in the facility. Mark will also need to ensure that the network can handle the increased traffic and bandwidth demands of multiple 3D printers.
To store 3D production files and business management information locally in the facility and use cloud storage for backup files, Mark will need to set up a file server or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device to store and share files among the employees (Tasnim et al., 2022). Mark can also subscribe to a cloud storage service such as Amazon S3 or Dropbox for backing up files and data. Mark should also implement a backup and disaster recovery plan to ensure data security, including regular backups and offsite storage.
To provide training videos for new employees to learn 3D printing and business management processes, Mark can use video conferencing software such as Zoom or Skype or set up an internal video hosting platform using open-source software. Mark can also use online learning platforms such as Udemy to provide structured training courses for his employees.
Data Representation and Storage
a. Digital and numerical data:
Digital and numerical data are represented in binary form (0s and 1s) in digital systems. Data is usually stored in files the system can access and process in computing. Mark can use his PC’s hard drive to store digital and numerical data in spreadsheets, text documents, and databases. These files can also be stored on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, a specialized file server that allows multiple users to access files and folders from a central location (Ng et al., 2020). Mark can use cloud-based storage solutions, such as Google Drive or Dropbox, to store and access digital and numerical data from anywhere with an internet connection. These cloud-based storage solutions offer a range of storage options, from free plans to enterprise-level plans with larger storage capacities. Mark should also consider implementing a backup strategy for his digital and numerical data to ensure its safety and availability in case of hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or accidental deletion. He can use external hard drives or cloud-based backup solutions like Backblaze or Carbonite to create regular data backups.
b. Audio data:
Audio data is represented in digital form as a sequence of binary values that represent the amplitude of the sound wave at regular intervals. In other words, the digital data represents a series of samples of the analog sound wave. Mark can store audio data in various formats, such as WAV, MP3, and FLAC (Baloch et al., 2021). He can use his PC’s hard drive to store audio files, an external hard drive, or a NAS device for more storage capacity. In addition to storage, Mark will need appropriate software to play, edit, and record audio data. For example, he can use a media player such as Windows Media Player or iTunes to play audio files on his PC. For editing and recording, he can use digital audio workstation (DAW) software such as Audacity or Pro Tools (Baloch et al., 2021). If he needs to stream audio data over the internet, he can use streaming media software such as Icecast or Shoutcast.
c. Video data: Video data is represented in digital form as a sequence of images (frames) displayed rapidly to create the illusion of motion. Each frame is represented by a series of binary values that represent the color and brightness of each pixel in the frame. Mark can store video data in various formats, such as MP4, AVI, and MKV. He can use his PC’s hard drive to store video files or use an external hard drive or a NAS device for more storage capacity (Sadeghi et al., 2020). Mark can also consider using a dedicated video storage system such as a digital video recorder (DVR) or a network video recorder (NVR) for storing large amounts of video data. These systems are designed to handle video data more efficiently and securely than a regular PC or hard drive. They also provide features such as remote access, video analytics, and data redundancy for backup and recovery.
d. Graphics data: Graphics data is represented in digital form as a collection of binary values representing each pixel’s color and brightness. Mark can store graphics data in various formats such as JPEG, PNG, and BMP. He can use his PC’s hard drive to store graphics files, an external hard drive, or a NAS device for more storage capacity. Mark can also use a dedicated graphics card on his PC or a graphics processing unit (GPU) for faster rendering of graphics-intensive applications.