MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE: POWERED BY INDUSTRY 4.0

In a recent webinar led by Rutherford Wilson, Chief Product Officer at MachineMetrics, attendees were given an exclusive preview of the features set to be released in 2024. While some of these capabilities remain in development, others are currently rolled out at customer sites as betas. (If you are interested in testing any of the below features, please get in touch with our team!) We’re excited to continue reshaping the production intelligence space in 2024 with a number...

We're excited to release a new feature aimed at helping manufacturers connect their equipment faster than ever before. Batch Connect is designed to streamline and expedite the machine connectivity process, leveraging machine learning and a suite of advanced technologies. Once a CSV of equipment information has been uploaded, MachineMetrics then intelligently scans each machine using the IP addresses provided to determine the most effective way to establish a connection. It...

Automating Actionability With Real-Time Machine Conditions What’s New At MachineMetrics, we're excited to unveil our latest feature: Condition Monitoring Workflows. This addition enhances the platform’s robust condition monitoring capabilities, helping users enable actionability on real-time machine condition data. Users can leverage MachineMetrics to transition their strategy from calendar-based to condition-based maintenance, reducing unnecessary downtime. Further, the...

The Buzz of AI - What's Real? Amidst the rapid technological evolution, the manufacturing industry stands at the beginning of a monumental shift driven not only by fancy machines, gears, or assembly lines, but by the invisible, yet potent force of smart, AI-driven automation. "AI is reshaping the manufacturing landscape in ways previously imagined only in science fiction. The journey of AI in manufacturing is not just ongoing; it's accelerating." - Rutherford Wilson, Chief...

ERP systems are well-established within the manufacturing industry. They typically represent the "source of truth" for the business and offer capabilities across inventory, supply chain, maintenance, quality, etc. But as manufacturing complexity increases with connected assets and a flood of data available for analysis, is ERP the only answer? How does the right data play into such systems, and what is the cost of poor data? For an ERP, MES, or any system to be effective, it...

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the ability to monitor and manage operations efficiently has always been pivotal. As market conditions become increasingly competitive and the availability of skilled labor diminishes, manufacturers are compelled to innovate and adapt. This journey from past practices to modern strategies is not just about technological advancements; it's about survival. The Past: Manual Data Collection and Analysis In the early stages of...

A Historical Record of Health and Performance Real-time data is critical to making fast decisions on the shop floor. It's one of the many reasons that the Current Shift Dashboard is one of MachineMetrics' most popular features. However, what's also incredibly useful is an accurate record of historical information that can be referenced at any time. The ability to look deeply into past performance makes the MachineMetrics Timeline a critical feature for root cause analysis....

Unlocking Production Visibility in 3..2..1.. Out of all the MachineMetrics dashboards, reports, and visualizations, the Current Shift dash is perhaps the most iconic. A true mainstay among customers, the value of the Current Shift dashboard lies in its simplicity. It is an easy-to-use, intuitive interface that gives frontline workers the information they need to make faster, more confident decisions. Simple color coding provides an at-a-glance indication if the job is...

This article is part of a series discussing the value of machine data for every level of an organization, including the machine level, plant level, and enterprise level. The MachineMetrics platform's flexible and extensible nature enables users to get started quickly while ensuring they can get accurate production data everywhere it needs to be, both horizontally across their shop floor operations, as well as vertically to support management and the enterprise as a whole....

This article is part of a series discussing the value of machine data for every level of an organization, including the machine level, plant level, and enterprise level. The MachineMetrics platform's flexible and extensible nature enables users to get started quickly while ensuring they can get accurate production data everywhere it needs to be, both horizontally across their shop floor operations, as well as vertically to support management and the enterprise as a whole....