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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

MachineMetrics and Cre8tive Technology and Design Announce...

Northampton, MA – August 27, 2025 – MachineMetrics, the pioneer in intelligent, real-time MES for discrete manufacturing, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Cre8tive Technology and
press release / Aug 27, 2025
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    PLC to Cloud: Using IoT to Read Data from a PLC
    inustrial IOT / April 14, 2022
    The seamless integration of IIoT components including IoT hardware, software, and communication protocols has occurred in incremental steps for manufacturers. Early industrial automation systems were...

    The Smart Factory: Smart Manufacturing Drives Industry ...
    IIOT / March 11, 2021
    Manufacturing has continuously evolved. Many of the industry’s changes were incremental and, at times, reluctant. Today, digital factories disrupt manufacturing in ways no one could have imagined. At...

    Common Myths About Industrial Automation, Debunked
    MachineMetrics / December 16, 2020
    Key Takeaways: Several misconceptions about industrial automation hinder adoption in manufacturing. Automation improves efficiency and doesn't always replace human workers. Embracing automation helps...

    Industrial Automation: How it Works, Types, and Benefit...
    MachineMetrics / November 25, 2020
    Key Takeaways: Industrial automation enhances manufacturing efficiency, reduces errors, and increases production speed. Automation technologies, including robotics and AI, are transforming...

    What is Lights Out Manufacturing? Exploring Full Automa...
    MachineMetrics / October 22, 2020
    Lights out manufacturing is a technique that uses fully-automated technology to run a production factory with little or no human intervention. This requires the support of multiple technologies such...
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