MES vs. IIoT Platform: Why Not Both?

Is an MES or IIoT Platform (or Both) the Best Option for You? The increasing use of industrial automation in process and discrete manufacturing facilities have put the manufacturing execution system

IIOT MachineMetrics MES / Jun 25, 2020

A Manufacturer's Guide to Edge Computing

Below is what we will cover in this in-depth article on edge computing in manufacturing. Select a link if you would like to jump to a particular section: An Introduction to Edge Computing in

MachineMetrics / Jun 17, 2020

A Long-Term Strategy for Manufacturers...

It’s not uncommon for a factory to operate several generations of the same type of production equipment within a single factory. Except for extremely large companies with very deep pockets, most

MachineMetrics Industry 4.0 / Jun 10, 2020

Manage the data you collect

Graham Immerman Industry 4.0 / August 22, 2018

Collecting data is great, but turning it into actionable insights is even better! Manufacturing smarter means leveraging technology to become more efficient to save your business money and time. Forbes said, "Automate manufacturing systems with an eye toward making data available, so you can more effectively address problem areas, whether it be speed, quality, waste or material losses." Our real-time analytics dashboards do just that, helping you use the data your are collecting immediately and effectively.

Recommended ReadHow To Effectively Manage Data With Your Smart Manufacturing Strategy To Drive ProfitabilitySource: http://www.forbes.com

Too often, when people talk about smart manufacturing, they talk about technology. But that’s not the critical issue. Smart manufacturing is about the business, not technology. The critical issue for the business is profitability and, in serving that primary goal, to continuously improve or even transform operations so you can remain profitable over the long run. Read More

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Now is not the time to fall behind. Have you noticed that manufacturing seems to be getting exponentially faster? It's important that you can keep up to compete! Here are a few ways you can get your...