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MachineMetrics Launches Manual Stations - Closing the...

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
press release / Oct 15, 2025

The Challenge of Tracking Manual Processes in Manufacturing

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
MachineMetrics / Sep 29, 2025

MachineMetrics and WM Synergy Partner to Deliver...

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
press release / Sep 19, 2025

What is Production Intelligence? Closing the Execution Gap...

Most manufacturers don’t have a data problem. They have a decision problem. In fact, most manufacturers are drowning in data - machines stream data 24/7. Dashboards display utilization, OEE, and
MachineMetrics / Sep 02, 2025
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    Unplanned Downtime: Causes, Calculations, and Cures
    Downtime / September 22, 2022
    Downtime’ is one of the most dreaded words in manufacturing. While production downtime is part of life in a factory, managers, operators, and technicians constantly strive to reduce it and mitigate...

    How to Calculate and Improve Machine Availability
    Downtime / February 10, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Machine availability measures the percentage of time equipment is available for production. High machine availability is critical for maintaining consistent production output and...

    What is Downtime Tracking Software and Why Do You Need ...
    Downtime / September 02, 2021
    The most significant contributor to inefficiency in a production environment is equipment downtime. To manage this issue, manufacturing companies use downtime tracking software to categorize types of...

    How to Reduce Downtime in Manufacturing
    Downtime / June 03, 2021
    The manufacturing sector is a testament to human innovation and the drive towards efficiency. Yet, amidst the relentless hum of machines and the intricate dance of assembly lines, an ever-present...

    What You Don’t Know About Downtime Hurts Production
    Downtime / June 03, 2021
    One of the biggest problems manufacturers face is downtime. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that most manufacturers are unaware of what is causing the downtime across their plant....
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