88 MMS November 2017 mmsonline.com
FEATURE
Perspectives on
Machine Monitoring
A panel discussion at the recent Top Shops Conference focused on various
points of view regarding the value of connecting machine tools to a net-
work for monitoring performance and recording results. Because machine
monitoring helps a shop make better decisions about manufacturing processes,
it is a good example of data-driven manufacturing in action.
BY M A R K A LB E RT
Wireless connections to mobile devices bring data to decision makers for remote viewing. What is
important is a prompt response to conditions that need adjustment or correction. Shown here is
MachineMetrics' operator view on a MacBook.