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
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
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
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
Smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 are changing manufacturing as a whole. Forbes said, "By digitizing traditional manufacturing methods, including injection molding and CNC machining, and...
Manufacturing is a great, growing field! "Yet, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2014) notes that while women represent nearly half of the total U.S. labor force (47 percent),they comprise less...
Forbes reported that a recent survey showed 31% of 500 IT professionals listed IoT as their primary focus of new tech projects. "Of companies surveyed, more have IoT workflows already in production...
Manufacturing is doing extremely well - and growth is expected to continue as long as workers can be recruited. Inside Sources reported, "Manufacturers are looking to better attract and retain...
Design News reported that 171,000 manufacturing jobs were reshored last year. They reported, "Moser noted that one of the reasons jobs are returning is that the cost differential between...