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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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    How to Measure and Optimize Machine Productivity
    MachineMetrics / October 06, 2022
    Getting your machines to do more is the name of the game. Even in high-tolerance industries, it’s pivotal for equipment to deliver parts that meet production standards and output on a consistent...

    The Value of Machine Data for Business Intelligence Too...
    data collection / September 29, 2022
    This article is part of a series discussing the value of machine data for shop floor management systems. Integrating machine assets into your connected factory ecosystem unlocks accurate, real-time...

    Factory Monitoring: Unlocking Process and Production Vi...
    MachineMetrics / September 29, 2022
    Increased competition, shrinking skilled labor availability, and legacy technology solutions create new challenges for manufacturers; companies are looking for ways to manage their production more...

    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...

    Schedule Attainment: Accurately Plan & Meet Production ...
    MachineMetrics / September 15, 2022
    Did your team finish all the work that was planned for this week? Many KPIs are used in manufacturing to track production efficiency, quality, labor utilization, production capacity, waste, and more....
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