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You can now ask AI how your factory ran yesterday
TrackMyMachines now has an MCP server, so Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot can answer from your machine data. Plus custom dashboards, new TV boards and the Explorer.
Evolve or idle | The current state of UK manufacturing
Output per hour is 20% higher in Germany than the UK. Why British manufacturing fell behind, and why production monitoring is where evolving starts.
Free Machine Downtime Tracker Excel Template
Download this ready-to-use spreadsheet to log shift data, pinpoint bottlenecks, and maximise your machine uptime immediately.
What the 2025 Budget Means for Manufacturers: Getting More from Existing Machinery
Learn how the 2025 Budget reinforces the need for manufacturers to maximise the machinery they already own. Discover how real-time monitoring improves efficiency and uptime.
Continuous Improvement: What is Kaizen in Lean Manufacturing?
At TrackMyMachines, we spend a lot of time helping manufacturers do more with what they already have.
Hidden Capacity: Unlocking CNC Productivity and Profit with OEE Monitoring
Boost CNC hidden capacity with OEE. Improve availability, performance, and quality to raise machine productivity and profit without new equipment.
How to Apply Continuous Improvement in CNC Manufacturing
Everyone talks about continuous improvement. But in most CNC shops, it’s not always clear where to start.
Why OEE might not be the right metric for CNC productivity
OEE (Definition) is a measure touted by a lot of manufacturing management experts....
The Hidden Cost of Long Lead Times on Your Shop Floor
If your machines only make parts when someone’s watching them, you’re leaving money on the table.