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Kepware vs. MachineMetrics: What’s the Better Solution for...

Kepware has long been synonymous with industrial connectivity. Having been founded in the mid-1990’s, they have successfully helped connect a large variety of industrial equipment across a wide range
数据采集 / Jan 19, 2022

Yes, You Really Are Ready for Industry 4.0: Here’s Why

Over the past few years, there have been many significant changes in the manufacturing industry. From a global pandemic to supply chain issues to worker shortages, challenges have never been greater.
industrial iot / Jan 13, 2022

Top 5 Takeaways - The Death of MES: A New Vision for the...

Recently, I had the chance to host a panel at IIoT World’s Digital Manufacturing Day with technology leaders from Fulcrum, UpKeep, and MachineMetrics. During the panel, titled The Death of MES: A New
MachineMetrics / Jan 07, 2022

Manufacturing Tooling Costs - A Complete Guide

With labor, transportation, and material costs rising in every manufacturing sector, companies are anxious to find ways to save money. For CNC machining, tooling is an additional, often unforeseen,
MachineMetrics / Dec 30, 2022
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    Predicting The Top 5 Manufacturing Trends in 2021

    When it comes to lean manufacturing, there are a few new trends in 2021 that you should keep your eye on.

    A recent article from Forbes shares the top five predictions for the manufacturing industry in 2021:

    1. A shift to localized production
    2. The acceleration of digital transformation across factory floors
    3. Manufacturers must Support Increasingly high expectations from consumers and customers
    4. 增加劳动力的投资
    5. Sustainability will be a selling point, rather than an afterthought

    阅读明亮机CEO AMAR Hanspal的整篇文章：

    推荐阅读 Five Predictions for the Manufacturing Industry in 2021 资源：https://www.forbes.com.

    Discover the largest manufacturing trends to expect in 2021 as more and more organizations develop and execute their Digital Transformation strategy.
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