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Unplanned Downtime: Causes, Calculations, and Cures

‘Downtime’ is one of the most dreaded words in manufacturing. While downtime is part of life in a factory, managers, operators, and technicians constantly strive to reduce it and mitigate its
Downtime / Sep 22, 2022

Schedule Attainment: Accurately Plan & Meet Production Goals

Did your team finish all the work that was planned for this week? Many KPIs are used in manufacturing to track production efficiency, quality, labor utilization, capacity, waste, and more. These KPIs
MachineMetrics / Sep 15, 2022

How to Improve Quality in Manufacturing

There are a few core measurements that every manufacturer uses to manage their operation. Measurements like efficiency, productivity, capacity, labor, and equipment utilization are almost universally
MachineMetrics / Sep 08, 2022

MachineMetrics, Universal Robots’ Partner to Automate Robot...

Precision manufacturers can now monitor collaborative robots from Universal Robots in real-time to drive automation that improves performance and reliability. NORTHAMPTON, Mass., September 6, 2022 --
press release / Sep 06, 2022
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    What Industry 4.0 Trends Can We Expect in 2021?

    As we move into the new year, it's important to prepare for the latest expected trends industrial organizations will experience as part of Industry 4.0. Recently, Gartner released a report documenting the top strategic technology trends of 2021.

    Get an inside look at the top technology you should be learning about in 2021.

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    Discover the top digital transformation and technology trends identified by Gartner in their recent report. From AI engineering to cybersecurity mesh, you'll get an inside look at the next generation of technology to prepare for.Read More
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