Easthampton, MA – November 6, 2025 – MachineMetrics, the industry’s leading production intelligence platform, today announced the launch of Max AI, the new AI-powered intelligence layer for its
Easthampton, MA – October 16, 2025 – MachineMetrics, the Intelligent MES and industry leader in machine connectivity, today announced the launch of Manual Stations - a powerful solution that enables
The Hidden Half of Manufacturing Despite massive investments in automation, the majority of manufacturing work is still performed by people. In fact, studies show that 72% of factory tasks are
EASTHAMPTON, MA – September 19, 2025 – Manufacturing has always been defined by its ability to plan and challenged by its ability to execute. ERP systems outline the ideal production path: what to
Once you have met your lean manufacturing goals, it's time to assess what's next. For many, the answer should be digitalization. Webinara said, "According to Gartner, the answer is no. They estimate...
Innovation, in manufacturing in particular, has exploded, thanks to Industry 4.0. The term was coined to reflect the trend towards the use of technology, automation, and data acquisition in...
One of the most important trends in the last few decades has been the movement toward lean manufacturing. As companies began to review and change their operating procedures to eliminate waste,...
What is 5S and how does it relate to lean manufacturing? IndustryWeek defined 5S as, "5S is an acronym of sorts for five words that begin with the letter S: sort, set in order, shine, standardize and...
Updated February 25, 2021 What is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or 4IR, is an all-encompassing term to refer to the way computers, data and automation...