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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. We released meaningful updates across scheduling, configuration, and
MachineMetrics / Apr 06, 2026

What Happens When Manufacturers Build Their Own MES...

Five discrete manufacturers. Five real problems. Five working solutions built on live production data in 48 hours. Every manufacturer we talk to has the same frustration buried somewhere in the
MachineMetrics / Mar 20, 2026

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

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 factory is so unique, you have to stitch together a
MachineMetrics / Mar 17, 2026

New Feature Focus: AI Summaries for your Daily Production...

Meet Your New Morning Teammate: AI Summary for the Daily Production Dashboard! Every day, production leaders across the shop floor start their morning the same way: open the Daily Production
MachineMetrics / Dec 17, 2025
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    What is 5S and how does it relate to lean manufacturing...
    Lean Manufacturing / April 24, 2019
    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...

    Industry 4.0: The History, Benefits, and Technologies
    MachineMetrics / April 17, 2019
    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...

    Sensor Data vs PLC Data: Why Getting Deep Data Is the R...
    MachineMetrics / April 09, 2019
    When it comes to collecting data with industrial IoT within the world of manufacturing, it isn’t just about quantity. It’s also about the quality of the information that you are gathering from...

    5 Myths- Manufacturing During Industry 4.0
    MachineMetrics / April 02, 2019
    Key Takeaways: Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 is surrounded by myths, such as automation replacing all jobs. The reality is that smart technologies enhance human roles, not eliminate them. Dispelling...

    Lean manufacturing principles are multidisciplinary
    Lean Manufacturing / April 01, 2019
    The principles of lean manufacturing can be used in many areas of business. KaiNexus said, "Its pillars of continuous improvement and respect for people are universally relevant. Today, Lean is used...
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