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MachineMetrics Apr 6, 2026

Q1 2026: What We Shipped, What We Proved, and What's Coming

Q1 was a proof-of-concept quarter. Not just for the features we shipped, but for the kind of platform MachineMetrics is becoming.

MachineMetrics Mar 20, 2026

What Happens When Manufacturers Build Their Own MES Applications in Two Days

Five discrete manufacturers. Five real problems. Five working solutions built on live production data in 48 hours.

MachineMetrics Mar 17, 2026

We Went to ProveIt! to Challenge a Popular Belief. Here's What Happened.

There's a take that's been gaining a lot of traction in manufacturing right now: that there's no such thing as an out-of-the-box MES. That every …

MachineMetrics Dec 17, 2025

New Feature Focus: AI Summaries for your Daily Production Dashboard

MachineMetrics Nov 19, 2025

How Harvey Performance Closed the Execution Gap with Intelligent MES

Harvey Performance Company is a global leader in precision cutting tools, manufacturing brands like Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, and …

MachineMetrics Nov 17, 2025

How Pindel Built a Connected Factory and the Foundation for AI

Pindel Global Precision is a contract machining company headquartered in Wisconsin and serving a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, …

press release Nov 6, 2025

MachineMetrics Unveils Max AI: Real-Time Intelligence to Power the Factory of the Future

press release Oct 16, 2025

MachineMetrics Launches Manual Stations - Closing the Manual Operations Blind Spot

MachineMetrics Sep 29, 2025

The Challenge of Tracking Manual Processes in Manufacturing

The Hidden Half of Manufacturing Despite massive investments in automation, the majority of manufacturing work is still performed by people. In fact, …

press release Sep 19, 2025

MachineMetrics and WM Synergy Partner to Deliver AI-Powered, Real-Time MES Intelligence to Infor ERP Users

EASTHAMPTON, MA – September 19, 2025 – Manufacturing has always been defined by its ability to plan and challenged by its ability to execute. ERP …

MachineMetrics Sep 3, 2025

What is Production Intelligence? Closing the Execution Gap in Manufacturing

Most manufacturers don’t have a data problem. They have a decision problem.

press release Aug 27, 2025

MachineMetrics and Cre8tive Technology and Design Announce Strategic Partnership to Bridge the ERP-MES Gap for Discrete Manufacturers

Northampton, MA – August 27, 2025 – MachineMetrics, the pioneer in intelligent, real-time MES for discrete manufacturing, is proud to announce a …

MachineMetrics Aug 21, 2025

Flexible Reporting for Modern Manufacturers: Custom Dashboards and Report Builder in Action

Manufacturing leaders don’t just need data - they need the right data, delivered in the right way, at the right time. Operators want clarity on …

MachineMetrics Jul 16, 2025

Virtual Part Counter: Reliable Data Even When Your Machines Fall Short

Reliable part counts are the backbone of good decision-making on the shop floor.

MachineMetrics Jul 2, 2025

Enterprise Widgets Deliver Real-Time Visibility Across Every Plant

For manufacturers operating multiple plants, getting real-time, apples-to-apples visibility is a major challenge. Each site often runs different …

MachineMetrics Jun 25, 2025

MachineMetrics App Framework: Custom Insights without the Custom Code

Legacy MES systems and basic monitoring tools are often rigid and slow to adapt. While they claim to offer broad functionality, they’re rarely …

MachineMetrics Jun 19, 2025

Real-Time Visibility with the Production Order Dashboard

There’s no shortage of data on the modern shop floor. The problem is getting the right information to the right people - with the right context to …

MachineMetrics Jun 12, 2025

Clock In/Clock Out Brings Labor and Production Together

For most manufacturers, labor tracking still feels like a disconnected process. Time clocks sit in one system, job data lives in another, and payroll …

MachineMetrics Jun 6, 2025

Make Gains Stick with the Continuous Improvement Tracker

You ran the kaizen event.

MachineMetrics May 28, 2025

Closing the Gap Between Scheduling and Execution with the Schedule Attainment Dashboard

Manufacturing schedules look great on paper—until they meet the real world.

MachineMetrics May 22, 2025

Real-Time Job Tracking Delivers Clarity to the Chaos of the Shop Floor

Even the most capable ERP system can only tell you what was planned. It can’t tell you what’s actually happening on the floor, right now. For most …

MachineMetrics May 1, 2025

Tariffs & the Factory: What Plant Leaders Can Do to Fight Back

Executive Snapshot Tariff policy has shifted sharply in the past 18 months, squeezing margins for U.S. discrete-manufacturing plants. Metal duties …

MachineMetrics Apr 30, 2025

Optimize Changeovers and Reduce Downtime with MachineMetrics Tool Life Monitoring

Did you know that MachineMetrics provides real-time visibility into tool life across your entire shop floor?

MachineMetrics Apr 10, 2025

Bridging the Gap Between Shop Floor and ERP

Despite significant investments in ERP systems, many manufacturers still struggle to manage their operations effectively. The root of the problem? A …

Lean Manufacturing Mar 19, 2025

OTD in Manufacturing & Strategies to Improve On-Time Delivery

On-time delivery (OTD) in manufacturing isn’t just about getting orders out on schedule. It’s a complex interplay of overcoming production …

MachineMetrics Mar 10, 2025

How a Global Automotive Supplier Prevents Tool Failures and Eliminates Scrap with MachineMetrics

Customer Profile

MachineMetrics Mar 5, 2025

MachineMetrics Unveils Revolutionary AI-Driven Tool Monitoring to Predict and Prevent Failures

MachineMetrics, the global leader in production intelligence for discrete manufacturers, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking …

MachineMetrics Feb 20, 2025

MachineMetrics Announces AWS GovCloud Availability to Support CMMC Compliance

We're excited to announce that MachineMetrics is now available in AWS GovCloud (US), providing manufacturers working with government contracts and …

MachineMetrics Feb 19, 2025

What is Work in Progress (WIP) in Manufacturing? A Complete Guide

Work in progress (WIP) in manufacturing refers to partially finished products at various stages of production, and it’s a key concept in efficiency. …

MachineMetrics Feb 18, 2025

MachineMetrics at ProveIt 2025!

For months, we’ve been looking forward to ProveIt!, one of the most exciting events in the manufacturing technology space. Unlike traditional …

MachineMetrics Feb 11, 2025

Manufacturing Intelligence: An Experts’ Guide to Implementation

Manufacturing intelligence is transforming how manufacturers make decisions by capturing accurate, real-time production data with full operational …

MachineMetrics Feb 10, 2025

MachineMetrics Introduces ERP Connectors to Power Automated MES

Summary: With seamless bi-directional ERP Connectivity, MachineMetrics offers an out-of-the-box, configurable MES powered by real time production …

MachineMetrics Jan 10, 2025

Build vs. Buy MES | The Case for Modular MES

The manufacturing landscape is evolving, and so are the challenges manufacturers face when managing shop floor operations. Manufacturing Execution …

MachineMetrics Dec 31, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Driving the Future of Production Monitoring

What a year it has been! In 2024 we continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in production monitoring and operational excellence - …

MachineMetrics Nov 25, 2024

Rethinking MES for Digital Transformation

Digital transformation has become a necessity for manufacturers aiming to compete in an increasingly complex and fast-paced global market. However, …

MachineMetrics Oct 2, 2024

Production Planning and Scheduling: Taking a Modern Approach

The modern manufacturing landscape presents a host of new challenges, including the increasing complexity of production planning and scheduling. …

press release Aug 28, 2024

MachineMetrics Unveils Revolutionary Automated Schedule Intelligence Solution

EASTHAMPTON, Mass., August 28, 2024 – MachineMetrics, a leading provider of analytics solutions for manufacturers, today announced the release of its …

MachineMetrics Aug 1, 2024

How Manufacturing Production Scheduling Software Tackles an Unpredictable Shop Floor

Production scheduling is among the most critical tasks in modern manufacturing. Approaching it correctly helps your team meet delivery deadlines, …

MachineMetrics Jun 26, 2024

The Challenges of Manufacturing Scheduling and How Modern Solutions are Addressing Them

Scheduling work in a modern manufacturing environment is a complex and often frustrating endeavor. Despite advances in technology, many manufacturers …

MachineMetrics Jun 11, 2024

Manufacturing Execution System (MES): A Definitive Guide

Manufacturing today is being reshaped by disruptive market trends and advancements in technology. Labor shortages, error-prone data, and clunky …

Machine Monitoring May 2, 2024

Machine vs. Production Monitoring: The Road to Production Intelligence

When it comes to managing a production environment, machine monitoring is a great starting point. For machining heavy operations in particular, …

MachineMetrics Mar 29, 2024

2024 Product Releases: An Inside Look

Key Takeaways: MachineMetrics is introducing new features and tools designed to improve machine performance monitoring and operational efficiency. …

MachineMetrics Feb 23, 2024

Introducing Batch Connect Machines

We're excited to release a new feature aimed at helping manufacturers connect their equipment faster than ever before. Batch Connect is designed to …

MachineMetrics Jan 29, 2024

Introducing Condition Monitoring Workflows

Automating Actionability With Real-Time Machine Conditions

MachineMetrics Jan 17, 2024

AI in Manufacturing: Beyond the Buzz - What's Real?

The Buzz of AI - What's Real? Amidst the rapid technological evolution, the manufacturing industry stands at the beginning of a monumental shift …

MachineMetrics Jan 3, 2024

Is Your ERP Creating a False Reality?

ERP systems are well-established within the manufacturing industry. They typically represent the "source of truth" for the business and offer …

MachineMetrics Dec 21, 2023

The Evolution of Production Monitoring

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the ability to monitor and manage operations efficiently has always been pivotal. As market …

MachineMetrics Dec 7, 2023

Machine Timeline: Production and Diagnostic Data for Root Cause Analysis

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 …

MachineMetrics Nov 15, 2023

The Current Shift Dashboard: At-a-Glance Shop Floor Performance

Unlocking Production Visibility in 3..2..1.. Out of all the MachineMetrics dashboards, reports, and visualizations, the Current Shift dash is perhaps …

MachineMetrics Nov 6, 2023

The Value of Accurate Machine Data for the Enterprise

Key Takeaways: MachineMetrics provides enterprise-level insights through its real-time machine data monitoring platform, enabling strategic …

MachineMetrics Nov 2, 2023

Driving Plant Level Insights with MachineMetrics

Key Takeaways: Plant-level insights provide real-time visibility into operations to improve decision-making. Identifying bottlenecks with data helps …

MachineMetrics Oct 31, 2023

In-Depth Machine Performance Analysis with MachineMetrics

Earlier this year our team released a number of new features as part of a major update to the MachineMetrics platform. As part of this update, the …

MachineMetrics Oct 26, 2023

Harnessing Machine-Level Insights with MachineMetrics

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, …

MachineMetrics Oct 19, 2023

Improving Production with Automated Benchmarking

No matter if you are a production manager with 10 machines or an executive overseeing multiple plants, knowing how your organization performed …

MachineMetrics Oct 10, 2023

Resource Optimization: Allocating People and Machines Effectively

Production leaders know that the answer to increasing throughput is not always "more budget", "more machines", or "more people."

MachineMetrics Sep 7, 2023

Unlocking Plant-Level Insights with the MachineMetrics Company Dashboard

Ultimately, the goal of collecting data across your production and operations is not simply to capture all the information, but to drive insights …