For manufacturers operating multiple plants, getting real-time, apples-to-apples visibility is a major challenge. Each site often runs different systems, measures performance with different KPIs, or
Legacy MES systems and basic monitoring tools are often rigid and slow to adapt. While they claim to offer broad functionality, they’re rarely configured to reflect the nuances of your operations -
There’s no shortage of data on the modern shop floor. The problem is getting the right information to the right people - with the right context to make a difference. Supervisors walk the floor to
For most manufacturers, labor tracking still feels like a disconnected process. Time clocks sit in one system, job data lives in another, and payroll has to piece it all together later. This creates
While many of us are starting the new year resolving to transform ourselves by hitting the gym, eating better, and spending less money, manufacturers have the onus of a far more important...
What is the Difference Between Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)? The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to sensor data, machine communications, and automation...
Many businesses are making the switch to Industry 4.0, but some are absolutely more successful than others. It all comes down to knowing how to prepare for Industry 4.0. "As companies embark on their...
Industry 4.0 and technology are highly interconnected. "There are several aspects that characterize Industry 4.0, including (but not limited to): automated robots, additive manufacture, simulation,...
Key Takeaways: This case study highlights how predictive maintenance using IoT-driven factory analytics helps reduce machine downtime. MachineMetrics' platform provided real-time insights, allowing...