*Updated for 2023 Data-driven Manufacturing Data-driven manufacturing is the act of leveraging data and technology to improve the efficiency, quality, and flexibility of production processes. The goal of data-driven manufacturing is to use manufacturing data to drive...
Find the True cause of Machine Downtime with the Manufacturing Internet of Things At machine shops, precision metal shops, metal fabricators, and other manufacturing companies machine downtime and manufacturing downtime are not good for business. Using tools such as...
Machine Downtime and OEE: Example, Tech Choices, and Recommendations In previous articles, we have discussed machine downtime and OEE including why machine data is valuable, how to use the data, and how to get the data. Here we will provide an example and some other...
In order to get the data needed for properly measuring machine downtime and improving OEE, you will need to develop a few things. You will need a well-defined business case, you will need to work through a complete planning and scoping phase, and finally, you will...
Manufacturing Downtime and OEE: How to Use the Data How can you use data from your machines like manufacturing downtime data to improve your production capacity? How can data be used to improve scheduling, reduce waste, or use materials efficiently? Start with...
