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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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    Using Visual Lean Tools to Steer Your Business
    MachineMetrics / March 22, 2016
    Key Takeaways: Visual lean tools help manufacturers identify inefficiencies and streamline processes. Tools like kanban boards and visual workspaces promote transparency and productivity....

    The OEE Few are Talking About: Overall Employee Engagem...
    MachineMetrics / March 14, 2016
    “A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected. ” A company is like an engine. It has to be firing on all cylinders. When something is out of sync it becomes obvious. The...

    Part 1: Unplanned Downtime - Improve Manufacturing Effi...
    MachineMetrics / February 11, 2016
    In Part 2, we'll discuss tracking quality in MachineMetrics. Vilfredo Pareto CC BY-SA 3.0 Usually it's the squeaky wheel that gets the grease, however the squeaky wheel isn't always the source of the...

    Track Job Changeovers with New Setup Feature
    MachineMetrics / January 25, 2016
    Many manufacturers, especially job shops, have to changeover jobs frequently. The amount of time it takes to setup a job can vary by operator. It's important to track this time, but most shops are...

    8 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing
    MachineMetrics / January 25, 2016
    Key Takeaways: Lean manufacturing identifies eight types of waste (defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, and extra processing) that reduce...
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