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Easthampton, MA – October 16, 2025 – MachineMetrics, the Intelligent MES and industry leader in machine connectivity, today announced the launch of Manual Stations - a powerful solution that enables real-time job tracking and scheduling for manual production processes, unlocking complete visibility across every step of the production routing. While most digital transformation efforts have focused on automated equipment, the majority of factory tasks - such as assembly,...

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 carried out manually - across assembly, inspection, finishing, material handling, and countless other operations. Although there are expectations that machines and robot will eventually overtake many of these tasks, it's clear that in the short term, most of these processes will...

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 make, when to make it, and at what cost. But when those plans hit the shop floor, reality intervenes: machines break down, setups run long, materials arrive late, and tribal knowledge overrides system logic. This is the execution gap, and closing it is one of the most valuable...

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 throughput. Reports get generated, distributed, and filed. Notes are taken and passed along for the next shift. SOPs are built, distributed and (hopefully) updated. But despite all this digital infrastructure, shop floor execution is still largely manual - driven by tribal knowledge,...

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 Design, a premier Epicor ERP implementation partner. Together, the two companies aim to solve one of the most persistent challenges in digital manufacturing: the disconnect between ERP systems and the realities of the shop floor. “Despite major investments in ERP, many manufacturers...

Manufacturing leaders don’t just need data - they need the right data, delivered in the right way, at the right time. Operators want clarity on performance targets. Engineers need visibility into cycle time trends. Executives want to tie shop floor data to the bottom line. And continuous improvement teams require evidence to drive change. MachineMetrics’ Report Builder and Custom Dashboards are designed to meet these exact needs - without forcing teams to manual collect,...

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 inconsistent part counting built in. Others rely on operator input or custom programming to get it right. And when your operators are busy running machines, inspecting parts, and managing changeovers, manual counting is the last thing they should be focused on. When counts are missing or...

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 reports data inconsistently (and usually in a manual fashion). This leaves operations leaders, VPs, and plant managers spending too much time piecing together spreadsheets, comparing outdated reports, and reacting to problems only after they’ve impacted throughput or delivery....

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 - and trying to force-fit unique workflows into generic systems only creates friction. Every manufacturer is different: machines, processes, KPIs, team structures, and tribal knowledge all vary. Your systems should support that, not fight it. Introducing the MachineMetrics App...

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 check on machines. Operators rely on paperwork to see what job is next. Production planners and schedulers constantly follow up to understand where jobs stand and what’s holding them up. And even with ERP systems and machine monitoring in place, many teams still lack a clear,...