Machine Data Platform with New Automation and Connectivity Features
October 1, 2022
MachineMetrics, a provider of machine data collection and production analytics for manufacturers, has announced the availability of new features that expand the ways in which the solution connects to and captures machine data. Additionally, new automation capabilities enable manufacturers to eliminate previously time-consuming, tedious manual tasks and gain even greater visibility and efficiency throughout the shop ?oor.
New features include:
- Automated Production Tracking: This capability enables manufacturers to capture operational data used to track production performance-such as cycle count, cycle times, part count and more-straight from the machine with no requirement for human interaction, giving them a comprehensive view of what is happening throughout their facilities.
- Automated Operational Data?ow to Business Systems: This feature enables manufacturers to automate the ?ow of operational data into external systems, such as ERP or MES, in order to inform and track work orders without the need for time-consuming manual data input or manipulation.
- ifm IO-Link Connector: This connector enables manufacturers to gain more comprehensive insight into the conditions surrounding their machines in order to identify and reduce downtime associated with machine issues. With the ability to connect to 27,000 sensors available from ifm, manufacturers can easily capture environmental variables that are not measured via the machine control-such as ambient temperature, humidity and coolant temperature-and leverage MachineMetrics to analyze and create automations to take action on that data.
- Universal Robots Connector: This connector expands MachineMetrics' footprint on the shop ?oor by allowing customers to easily connect to and capture valuable data from any equipment from Universal Robots, a provider of industrial cobots that automate and streamline repetitive industrial processes.
- Packaged CMMS Integrations: These packaged integrations enable real-time machine condition data to automatically trigger critical maintenance activities in the CMMS system, enabling manufacturers to more quickly and effectively address machine issues, reduce downtime and improve machine health.
- Tool Wear Monitoring: This feature enables high-volume discrete manufacturers to optimize the life of their tools using high frequency machine data captured at the source. By tracking tool wear patterns and anticipating tool breakages, customers can save on tooling costs, prevent unplanned downtime, reduce scrap and improve product quality.
"In the face of skilled worker shortages, supply chain disruptions, and other critical challenges, manufacturers need access to real-time data that enables them to make agile decisions, maximize resources and outpace the competition," said Bill Bither, CEO and co-founder of MachineMetrics. "These new features build on our mission to deliver solutions that make it easy to capture accurate, real-time insights straight from the source while minimizing the amount of manual human interaction on the shop ?oor."
For more information contact:
MachineMetrics
47 Pleasant Street
Suite 2-S
Northampton, MA 01060
844-822-0664
info@machinemetrics.com
www.machinemetrics.com
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