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Q1 2026: What We Shipped, What We Proved, and What's Coming

Q1 was a proof-of-concept quarter. Not just for the features we shipped, but for the kind of platform MachineMetrics is becoming. We released meaningful updates across scheduling, configuration, and
MachineMetrics / Apr 06, 2026

What Happens When Manufacturers Build Their Own MES...

Five discrete manufacturers. Five real problems. Five working solutions built on live production data in 48 hours. Every manufacturer we talk to has the same frustration buried somewhere in the
MachineMetrics / Mar 20, 2026

We Went to ProveIt! to Challenge a Popular Belief. Here's...

There's a take that's been gaining a lot of traction in manufacturing right now: that there's no such thing as an out-of-the-box MES. That every factory is so unique, you have to stitch together a
MachineMetrics / Mar 17, 2026

New Feature Focus: AI Summaries for your Daily Production...

Meet Your New Morning Teammate: AI Summary for the Daily Production Dashboard! Every day, production leaders across the shop floor start their morning the same way: open the Daily Production
MachineMetrics / Dec 17, 2025
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    Kepware vs. MachineMetrics: What’s the Better Solution ...
    data collection / January 19, 2022
    Kepware has long been synonymous with industrial connectivity. Having been founded in the mid-1990’s, they have successfully helped connect a large variety of industrial equipment across a wide range...

    Yes, You Really Are Ready for Industry 4.0: Here’s Why
    industrial iot / January 13, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Manufacturers must assess their IoT readiness to ensure a smooth transition to smart, connected operations. Successful IoT implementation requires robust data infrastructure, skilled...

    The Death of MES: A New Vision for the Factory Software...
    MachineMetrics / January 07, 2022
    Recently, I had the chance to host a panel at IIoT World’s Digital Manufacturing Day with technology leaders from Fulcrum, UpKeep, and MachineMetrics. During the panel, titled The Death of MES: A New...

    Manufacturing Tooling Costs - A Complete Guide
    MachineMetrics / December 30, 2022
    Key Takeaways: Tooling costs are a significant expense in manufacturing, impacting overall production costs. Optimizing tooling usage and extending tool life can lead to substantial cost savings....

    How to Reduce Tool Failure with CNC Tool Breakage Detec...
    MachineMetrics / December 23, 2021
    Tool breakage has always been a challenge for machining operations. These breaks can occur during regular machining cycles due to tool wear that eventually results in failure. They may also occur due...
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