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Closing the Gap Between Scheduling and Execution with the...

Manufacturing schedules look great on paper—until they meet the real world. Every day, jobs run late. Machines sit idle. Priorities shift. And despite everyone’s best efforts, it’s hard to answer one
MachineMetrics / May 28, 2025

Real-Time Job Tracking Delivers Clarity to the Chaos of the...

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 discrete manufacturers, job tracking still relies on
MachineMetrics / May 21, 2025

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

Executive Snapshot Tariff policy has shifted sharply in the past 18 months, squeezing margins for U.S. discrete-manufacturing plants. Metal duties remain in force, a new 25% levy on imported vehicles
MachineMetrics / May 01, 2025

Optimize Changeovers and Reduce Downtime with...

Did you know that MachineMetrics provides real-time visibility into tool life across your entire shop floor? MachineMetrics Tool Life Monitoring delivers real-time visibility into tool life and
MachineMetrics / Apr 29, 2025
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    Two trends in sustainable manufacturing
    Manufacturing News / January 07, 2020
    Sustainable manufacturing is still a big topic in this industry! Everyone is talking about how to be greener and more efficient. Going green is not only good for the earth, it could be great for your...

    Two reasons 5G will impact manufacturing
    Manufacturing News / November 27, 2019
    Do you remember when it would take forever to open just one web page on your smart phone? Cellular networks have changed dramatically in the last ten years, and the forward progress is continuing. 5G...

    What artificial intelligence is doing for the environme...
    Manufacturing News / August 08, 2019
    Becoming more environmentally friendly is increasingly important to both individuals and businesses these days. Machine learning and AI are helping the cause. Singularity Hub said, "This can range...

    What Industry 4.0 Trends Can We Expect in 2021?
    Manufacturing News / August 06, 2019
    Key Takeaways: Key Industry 4.0 trends include the rise of IoT, AI, and machine learning in manufacturing. Manufacturers will increasingly adopt digital twins, predictive maintenance, and real-time...

    Exoskeletons not just for bugs anymore
    Manufacturing News / July 15, 2019
    Robots are taking over some jobs that aren't safe for humans, but there are still some jobs out there in manufacturing that take a toll on the body! Exoskeletons could be the answer. IndustryWeek...
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