MachineMetrics provides Industry 4.0 solutions beyond machine monitoring. As Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) steadily integrate into the world of manufacturing, many plant ...

Nothing runs as smooth as a new machine. After time, as components wear, the hum of productivity becomes the whine of a tired collection of loose fitting parts beating out of unison. This condition is ...

One issue in manufacturing singular to OEMs is the speed with which they can respond with service to machines, especially in the case of a failure. In the past, this has usually meant an actual ...

The microphone sensor is used to collect audible sound (AS) signals. It has the advantages of closely related to tool wear, no need to attach sensors, convenient and flexible measurement, and does not ...

Caterpillar has unveiled the proprietary Cat Track Wear Sensor (CTWS) for Cat machines and undercarriages. The sensor remotely monitors undercarriage wear to predict wear out, plan maintenance and ...

The wearing of oil in a mechanical system is a problem that spans the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. Because oil is used in mechanical environments, metal particles can become detached ...