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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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