Working together for lean

Machine failure, once an accepted part of life for manufacturers and OEMs, has met its match with modern technology using IoT devices, the cloud, and edge computing. In order to pre-empt and prevent

Originally published on Modern Machine Shop. When pen-and-paper methods of tracking job efficiency left AccuRounds’ engineers and managers in the dark, the shop switched to MachineMetrics. But

What is an Edge Device? Edge devices are pieces of equipment that serve to transmit data between the local network and the cloud. They are able to translate between the protocols, or languages, used

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a methodology that has been around for many years. It is a straightforward system that measures a machine’s performance and productivity. By factoring in

Lean manufacturing is takes cooperation. It involves new technology like ours as well as top-notch operational organization. Industry Week says that means getting maintenance and operations to work together efficiently. They said, "By adopting lean techniques, maintenance and operations has an opportunity to change from a reactive cost center to a proactive partner in driving increased asset performance and efficiency. This collaborative approach will drive uptime, productivity and ROI on a manufacturer’s capital expenditure." What do you think, could this make your production more efficient?

Recommended ReadGoodbye Silos: Getting Maintenance and Operations to Work TogetherSource: http://www.industryweek.com

In recent years, manufacturers have faced increased pressures, from rising operational costs to an ever-changing regulatory landscape. They've had to learn to function with greater efficiency and flexibility, to quickly respond to changing market dynamics and compete. Operational excellence is key to that. It requires an ongoing transformation and not just the digital transformation that has so much buzz. Read More