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Ultimately, the goal of collecting data across your production and operations is not simply to capture all the information, but to drive insights from the data so that you and your team can take action. Capturing data across the shop floor not only provides insights at the machine level, but also, when aggregated, offers tremendous value at the plant level. Recently, we introduced the Company Dashboard, showcasing a manufacturer's entire production operation within one...

Manufacturers are well aware of the value of data and the need for digitizing their operations. But selecting and testing solutions typically requires a major investment of time and resources, making it prohibitive to find, test, and deploy solutions without major risk. Admittedly, there are many, many challenges when it comes to deploying technology. Below are some of the core challenges we hear from customers: Cost of Implementation: Testing out solutions in time-intensive...

Efficient software platforms that integrate seamlessly with one another are critical to modern manufacturing. Without them, companies must rely on outdated, archaic, standalone software or manual data collection and analysis that lower productivity and impact competitiveness. Leveraging the power of your machine data to increase efficiency and reduce costs is crucial to staying competitive today. MachineMetrics’ platform is flexible and can connect directly to other...

We’re excited to announce another update to the MachineMetrics Edge platform - self-service capabilities. The self-service capabilities of our flexible Edge platform makes it easy to quickly deploy MachineMetrics, whether it be as part of our Free Trial program, or as a full-scale deployment across hundreds of machines. This marks a continued shift in how manufacturers deploy, configure, and troubleshoot connectivity at the edge, enabling production monitoring and analytics...

Manufacturers need a sound strategy to compete, and that strategy must have a solid foundation in truth; knowing exactly what is happening across the operation. So few manufacturers have this source of truth to rely on, leaving them with a quasi-truthful stream of information to make decisions with. Ultimately, poor data, or a lack of data altogether, lead to ineffective decisions and missed opportunities. The State of Data Analytics in Manufacturing Many companies still do...

Manufacturing executives are responsible for making prompt, informed decisions to keep their operations running smoothly. They need accurate, real-time data to help them identify areas for improvement, manage risk, and drive performance across the enterprise based on what is happening “now.” Solutions that leverage machine data to make more informed decisions are rapidly becoming essential components of any successful manufacturing company, with many focusing primarily on...

The manufacturing industry is undergoing an enormous digital transformation. To assist solution providers in developing software and hardware that are compatible across a multitude of components, the International Society for Automation (ISA) established the ISA-95 framework. The ISA-95 framework provides standards for integrating enterprise and control systems, making it easier for manufacturers who use these providers’ systems, hardware, and software to manage operations...

A large majority of manufacturers remain dependent on inefficient data collection systems. Many continue to rely on data manually captured from their operations by shop floor personnel. This information is usually input into systems and then later evaluated. Part of the reason that this problem persists is that it is difficult to autonomously capture data from manufacturing equipment and operations. This article explains why machine connectivity is such a challenge and how...

One of the most common questions we get from manufacturers: What data can I collect from my equipment and operations using MachineMetrics? The answer will rely on the make and model of the equipment and control in question. One of the hallmarks of our platform is the depth and breadth of machine connectivity. Not only do we connect to any make, model, and age of discrete manufacturing equipment (turning, milling, stamping, robots, paint lines, belt sanders, manual welders,...

In recent years, many manufacturers have reconsidered their supply chain strategies and looked to reshore or nearshore critical segments. This trend is driven by various factors, including rising labor costs, ongoing disruptions in far-flung supply chains, inflation, new and stricter ESG initiatives, and more. As countries vie to gain a competitive advantage in these new strategies, Mexico has emerged as a particularly appealing option for manufacturers looking to optimize...