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Virtual Part Counter: Reliable Data Even When Your Machines...

Reliable part counts are the backbone of good decision-making on the shop floor. Yet for many manufacturers, getting that number right is anything but easy. Some machines have unreliable or
MachineMetrics / Jul 16, 2025

Enterprise Widgets Deliver Real-Time Visibility Across...

For manufacturers operating multiple plants, getting real-time, apples-to-apples visibility is a major challenge. Each site often runs different systems, measures performance with different KPIs, or
MachineMetrics / Jul 02, 2025

MachineMetrics App Framework: Custom Insights without the...

Legacy MES systems and basic monitoring tools are often rigid and slow to adapt. While they claim to offer broad functionality, they’re rarely configured to reflect the nuances of your operations -
MachineMetrics / Jun 25, 2025

Real-Time Visibility with the Production Order Dashboard

There’s no shortage of data on the modern shop floor. The problem is getting the right information to the right people - with the right context to make a difference. Supervisors walk the floor to
MachineMetrics / Jun 19, 2025
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    How to Improve Quality in Manufacturing
    MachineMetrics / September 08, 2022
    There are a few core measurements that every manufacturer uses to manage their operation. Measurements like efficiency, productivity, capacity, labor, and equipment utilization are almost universally...

    First Pass Yield: What is it, Formula, and How to Impro...
    MachineMetrics / September 22, 2021
    Key Takeaways: First Pass Yield (FPY) measures the efficiency of a manufacturing process by assessing how many products meet quality standards on the first attempt. High FPY indicates a...

    Quality Assurance in Manufacturing: Everything You Need...
    MachineMetrics / March 18, 2021
    Key Takeaways: Quality assurance ensures that products meet specified standards and customer expectations, playing a vital role in manufacturing. Implementing robust QA processes reduces defects,...

    Using Kaizen to Improve Manufacturing Quality and Effic...
    MachineMetrics / August 20, 2015
    Updated: October 9, 2020 What is Kaizen? Kaizen, a Sino-Japanese word that means "change for better", is most commonly referred to by lean manufacturers as the practice of "continuous improvement."...
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