Thread: web-based process

When reading about the manufacturing of lateral-flow diagnostic tests, the term "web-based" apears, as in "web-based (reel-to-reel) manufacturing processes". What does it mean?

So, nobody knows?

It seems to be an assembly line kind of process where things like diagnostic test strips or electronic items are assembled on a moving belt of material. Have a look at this video.
Reel-To-Reel-Manufacturing-Automated-Assembly-RFID-Tags - YouTube

Originally Posted by Harold14370

It seems to be an assembly line kind of process where things like diagnostic test strips or electronic items are assembled on a moving belt of material. Have a look at this video.
Reel-To-Reel-Manufacturing-Automated-Assembly-RFID-Tags - YouTube

I've figured that much, but the "web based" part still puzzles me. My first language is not english and this is a technical term, I need it's equivalent or explanation, because the dictionaries are useless in this case.

Originally Posted by Insanity66

Originally Posted by Harold14370

It seems to be an assembly line kind of process where things like diagnostic test strips or electronic items are assembled on a moving belt of material. Have a look at this video.
Reel-To-Reel-Manufacturing-Automated-Assembly-RFID-Tags - YouTube

I've figured that much, but the "web based" part still puzzles me. My first language is not english and this is a technical term, I need it's equivalent or explanation, because the dictionaries are useless in this case.

Does this help?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_(manufacturing)

Alternatively, it could be a manufacturing process which is controlled/monitored through a web (browser) interface? Without seeing the context, it is hard to know.

Addendum...

This appears to be the context: Lateral-flow assays: Designing for automation | IVD Technology

In which case, Harold is correct. Although the link is slightly borked: Web (manufacturing) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia