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Rowan Easter-Robinson • Jul 15, 2026, 4:04:26 PM](https://trackmymachines.com/resources/blog/free-machine-downtime-tracker) ### [![](https://trackmymachines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hero-May-11-2026-02-28-53-8707-PM.webp?width=800&height=450&name=hero-May-11-2026-02-28-53-8707-PM.webp) Blog 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. Rowan Easter-Robinson • Dec 16, 2025, 4:30:00 AM](https://trackmymachines.com/resources/blog/2025-budget-manufacturers-existing-machinery-efficiency) ### [![](https://trackmymachines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Stock/Car%20at%20Nikon.png?width=800&height=450&name=Car%20at%20Nikon.png) Blog 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. Rowan Easter-Robinson • Nov 5, 2025, 11:00:00 AM](https://trackmymachines.com/resources/blog/continuous-improvement-what-is-kaizen-in-lean-manufacturing) ### [![](https://trackmymachines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hero-1.jpg?width=800&height=450&name=hero-1.jpg) Blog 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. Rowan Easter-Robinson • Sep 23, 2025, 9:15:00 AM](https://trackmymachines.com/resources/blog/cnc-hidden-capacity-oee) ### [![](https://trackmymachines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/workshop-1.webp?width=800&height=450&name=workshop-1.webp) Blog How to improve your Gemba Walk A Gemba walk lets you see processes as they happen. Learn how to make them more effective with data and insights from TrackMyMachines. Rowan Easter-Robinson • Aug 15, 2025, 10:00:00 AM](https://trackmymachines.com/resources/blog/how-to-improve-your-gemba-walk) ### [![](https://trackmymachines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/operators-1.webp?width=800&height=450&name=operators-1.webp) Blog 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. Rowan Easter-Robinson • Aug 6, 2025, 1:00:00 AM](https://trackmymachines.com/resources/blog/how-to-apply-continuous-improvement-to-your-process) ### [![](https://trackmymachines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dashboard_planned_time-1.png?width=800&height=450&name=dashboard_planned_time-1.png) Blog Why OEE might not be the right metric for CNC productivity OEE (Definition) is a measure touted by a lot of manufacturing management experts.... 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