FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics

One of the questions we're asked most often is: What exactly is machine monitoring software, how and where does it fit in our data collection process, and how is it different from MES, SCADA or Industrial IoT platforms? To answer this, we've published a comprehensive guide to machine monitoring software, covering: • What it is and how it works • The different ways production data is collected • The benefits and limitations • How it compares to MES, SCADA and ERP systems • What to consider when choosing a solution Whether you're exploring machine monitoring for the first time or evaluating software for your factory, this guide provides a practical, neutral overview of one of manufacturing's most important and accessible technologies. Link in the comments. #machinemonitoringsoftware #machinemonitoring #mfg #manufacturingTechnology

Check out what's landed and landing in our 'Summer product release'. This summer, we're bringing two major improvements to FourJaw: a redesigned Work Order Management experience and new Production Quantity widgets. Together, these updates make it easier to manage production plans, adapt when priorities change and monitor output in real time. Whether you're scheduling work or tracking progress on the shop floor, you'll have greater visibility from the moment a work order is created through to the final product being produced. Learn more in our latest blog and keep an eye on your account for in-app announcements. Link in comments. #mfg #manufacturingsoftware #ukmfg #productupdates #Saas #WorksOrderManagement

Visibility and actionable insights change everything. As Laura Hill from Enztec puts it, FourJaw gave the team a clear, shared view of what was really happening on the shop floor. That clarity helped the Enztec team turn hidden downtime into measurable improvement, lifting CNC uptime from 45% to 60%+. Read the case study in full - link in comments. #mfg #manufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #CNCuptime #ProductionData

What does best-in-class manufacturing look like? For Enztec, a leading New Zealand manufacturer of orthopaedic surgical instruments, it started with understanding the true performance of its CNC machines. Like many manufacturers, Enztec relied on spreadsheets and manual reporting to measure utilisation. The result was limited visibility, inconsistent data and uncertainty around where capacity was being lost. With FourJaw machine monitoring, the business gained a trusted, real-time view of factory performance and used the data in day-to-day decisions. The results speak for themselves: • CNC uptime increased from 45% to 58%, with best weeks now consistently exceeding 60% • Setup-related downtime reduced from 27% to 15% on key product families • FourJaw was deployed across every CNC machine in just three months • Best-performing machines now regularly achieve 80–97% utilisation • Real-time production data has become the trusted source for continuous improvement and future capacity planning Congratulations to the Enztec team on a brilliant result and a fantastic example of data-driven manufacturing improvement. Read the case study in full - link in comments. Richard Donson, Laura Hill #mfg #manufacturing #OperationalExcellence #ManufacturingExcellence

Great to read another major vote of confidence in UK manufacturing in today's The Manufacturer. They reported that Rolls-Royce broke ground on a major expansion of its Derby site. But this is more than an expansion of its site. It's an investment in UK industrial capability, high-value manufacturing and the skilled workforce needed to support the next generation of submarine programmes. The numbers speak for themselves: • 100,000m²+ of new manufacturing and office space • 1,170 new skilled jobs • Increased production capacity to support UK and Australian defence programmes through AUKUS Large-scale investments like this create opportunities far beyond the factory gates. They strengthen UK supply chains, drive demand for advanced manufacturing technologies and create long-term work for hundreds of specialist suppliers - which is exactly what we need to be happening! Read the full article on The Manufacturer. Image credit: Rolls Royce #ukmfg #mfg #manufacturing #ukmanufactring #ukinvestment

New in FourJaw: production output on your dashboards. Teams using Part Count can now visualise good parts, scrap and targets alongside live machine performance, helping supervisors spot shortfalls and quality issues before the end of a shift. Here's what's now available: 📈 Production Quantity Trend: good and scrap over time, with cumulative and target lines. Groups by hour, day or week. 📊 Production Quantity By Asset: good vs scrap for every machine side by side. 👍 Live Machines upgrade: each tile now shows a live part count for the active job (count vs work order target, e.g. 15 / 33), updating in real time. 👍 Machine Quantity target settings: to show actual vs target on the widget #PartCount #ProductionTracking #Mfg #UKmfg #ProductionMonitoring Find out more - link in comments.

Welcome to the Manufacturing Productivity Bulletin - July Edition.   This month includes: Webinar - Catch up on the latest market insights & product updates  Sector news - UK Manufacturing PMI hits a four-year high Use case - From Spreadsheets to Clarity in Automotive Remanufacturing Sector news - Aluminium recycling becomes a strategic manufacturing issue Community - Your factory has a story worth telling - we can help share it Events - Key themes from Smart Manufacturing Week Product Updates - Catch up on the Q2 'Spring' product updates

The manufacturers that will succeed over the next 10 years won't necessarily be the biggest... "They'll be the ones that adapt fastest to change. The ones that make better decisions, waste less time, and continually improve their operations. It all starts with productivity." That's one of the key messages from our recent FourJaw Summer Release Webinar. In the full session, we discuss: Why operational agility is becoming a competitive advantage The biggest challenges manufacturers are facing today How leading manufacturers are using technology to improve planning, reduce manual effort and respond faster to change A first look at the latest FourJaw product developments 🎥 The full webinar is now available to watch on demand - link in the comments. #mfg #ukmfg #manufacturing #Productivity

Your factory has a story worth telling. The people. The pressure. The craft. The quiet improvements that keep your business moving forward. We’re inviting FourJaw customers to take part in co-branded written and video case studies that showcase their manufacturing story, from the skill on the shop floor to the role technology is playing in helping them stay competitive. For selected customers, this could include a professionally produced on-site brand film that can be used across your own website, social channels, PR, recruitment, and sales activity. Because great manufacturing stories deserve to be seen. Find out why and how to take part - link in comments. #mfg #manufacturing #manufacturingstories #ukmfg #people