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The Challenges of Machine Connectivity

A large majority of manufacturers remain dependent on inefficient data collection systems. Many continue to rely on data manually captured from their operations by shop floor personnel. This
MachineMetrics / May 04, 2023

What Data Can MachineMetrics Collect?

One of the most common questions we get from manufacturers: What data can I collect from my equipment and operations using MachineMetrics? The answer will rely on the make and model of the equipment
data collection / Apr 20, 2023

Is Mexico the New China? Re-Shoring and Nearshoring to...

In recent years, many manufacturers have reconsidered their supply chain strategies and looked to reshore or nearshore critical segments. This trend is driven by various factors, including rising
MachineMetrics / Apr 06, 2023

Do You Really Need to Buy that New Machine?

Every manufacturer has been there: Orders are out of control, and demand is sky-high. Overtime has become the norm, and everyone is wondering how to meet demand without increasing lead time and
MachineMetrics / Mar 30, 2023
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    What is an Edge Device and Why Is It Essential for IoT?
    MachineMetrics / January 07, 2021
    The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to drive innovations in how data is collected, processed, and analyzed. Edge devices are a vital part of the continued expansion of IoT and play...

    The Importance of Edge Computing for the IoT
    MachineMetrics / November 05, 2020
    The IoT and Edge Computing The Internet of Things is growing exponentially with connected devices ranging from smart lights and ovens to industrial analysis data capture devices. By 2025, it is...

    Edge Analytics and the IoT Edge Architecture
    MachineMetrics / October 29, 2020
    As companies adopt advanced manufacturing technologies like IIoT, the volume of data threatens to overwhelm the bandwidth capacity of traditional cloud-based solutions. Many companies have moved much...

    A Manufacturer's Guide to Edge Computing
    MachineMetrics / June 17, 2020
    Below is what we will cover in this in-depth article on edge computing in manufacturing. Select a link if you would like to jump to a particular section: An Introduction to Edge Computing in...

    Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing in Manufacturing
    MachineMetrics / April 16, 2020
    We get a lot of questions from manufacturers around the difference between the Edge and the Cloud. Edge and cloud computing are often misunderstood to be mutually exclusive but, while they may...
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