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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

Bridging the Gap Between Shop Floor and ERP

Despite significant investments in ERP systems, many manufacturers still struggle to manage their operations effectively. The root of the problem? A lack of accurate, real-time data from the
MachineMetrics / Apr 09, 2025

How a Global Automotive Supplier Prevents Tool Failures and...

Customer Profile Industry: Automotive Operations: High-volume precision machining for major automotive OEMs Products: Complex machined components used in steering, driveline, and suspension systems
MachineMetrics / Mar 10, 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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