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Machine Monitoring Software

Real-time machine utilisation, downtime tracking and OEE monitoring for any machine in any factory.

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Machine Monitoring Software Explained

Machine monitoring software tracks the live status, utilisation, downtime and performance of manufacturing equipment.

It helps manufacturers see which machines are running, idle or stopped, understand why downtime happens, and use real-time production data to improve output, OEE and capacity planning.

FourJaw Manufacturing monitoring software

Here are four reasons why manufacturers choose our simple but powerful manufacturing monitoring software. 
Capture Production Data with Ease

Operators shouldn’t have to fill out paper forms or key in Excel data.

Automatically capture real-time production data from any machine with our machine monitoring software.

FourJaw captures machine on/off, run time, idle time and programme status automatically.
Complete Factory Visibility

See your factory’s production data in real time. Monitor live production data from anywhere, at any time.

Manufacturers struggle with manual logs, unreliable downtime forms and incomplete utilisation data.

FourJaw gives you live, objective machine data so you always know what’s running, idle or stopped — across your entire factory

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Drive Continuous Improvement

Turn your production data into clear, actionable insights to drive continuous improvement. Make informed decisions to increase productivity, remove bottlenecks and drive sustainable growth.

 
Manage Operational Efficiency

Real-time downtime alerts enable you to proactively manage production inefficiencies before they escalate. Keeping your operations efficient, machines running and production schedules on track.

 
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How machine monitoring software works

Mixed equipment? No problem. FourJaw manufacturing monitoring software works on ANY Machine, regardless of age or type.

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Connect Sensor 01

Plug FourJaw’s universal sensor into your machine’s power signal. Zero integration with the PLC or control is required.
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Connect IoT device 02

Connect the MachineLink IoT device to WiFi and mains power. Your machines begin sending live utilisation and downtime data instantly.
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Analyse Data 03

Use data insights to start identifying and removing inefficiencies. Identify waste, target improvements and measure impact with real data.

Machine monitoring. Made Simple.

What if you had complete visibility of your factory, with data at a glance, right as it happens? Now, you can.

FourJaw turns live machine data into clear, usable insights, empowering better decisions across every shift, every site and every machine.

Watch the video or book a demo to see what's possible with our machine monitoring technology. 

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FourJaw machine monitoring works on Every Machine

What Makes FourJaw Different?

Machine monitoring software designed to seamlessly work with any mains-powered manufacturing machine.

FourJaw is trusted by manufacturers in:

Aerospace · Automotive · Food & Drink · Precision Engineering · Medical Devices · Packaging · Machinery · Furniture · Metals · Building Products and many more...

From five machines to 200+, FourJaw delivers value from day one.

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Universal Compatibility*
Works on any machine type, regardless of age or brand. 
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Cost-Effective & Scalable
No large upfront costs. Choose to pay monthly or annually. Add more devices as required. 
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Access Your Data Remotely
See your production data anytime from anywhere. 

*FourJaw works with almost any machine that draws power. Because FourJaw doesn’t rely on PLC integrations, it’s brand-agnostic, making it ideal for manufacturers with machines of varying ages, brands, and types.

Machine monitoring software vs OEE software, MES and CMMS

System

Primary purpose

Best for

FourJaw relevance
Machine monitoring software Tracks live machine status, utilisation and downtime Real-time visibility across factory equipment Core FourJaw category
OEE software Measures availability, performance and quality Understanding manufacturing efficiency FourJaw supports OEE availability and performance tracking
MES Manages production execution and workflows Complex production control FourJaw can complement MES with live machine data
CMMS Manages maintenance tasks and assets Preventive maintenance and work orders FourJaw helps identify downtime patterns that can inform maintenance
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Customer Testimonials

Sean ThomasHead of Operations

"FourJaw has delivered a significant and sustained improvement in the productivity levels we're getting from our manufacturing centres."

Monitoring downtime, eliminating the various causes of waste in our processes, and deploying colleagues to where they are needed most has helped achieve a 30 per cent overall increase in uptime.

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Charlie StothardProcess Improvement

“FourJaw is helping us move towards 4.0 based on our S&OP.”

It allows us every month to analyse with the directors to see our strengths and weaknesses and plan forward based on what we find. From a continuous improvement point of view, we now have concrete evidence of where to focus our energy, helping with costings, budgeting and machine utilisation.

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Andy ToulsonOperations Manager

“We’ve removed all back orders and are now in a position to deliver orders on time for customers worldwide.”

This is a tangible benefit of our unprecedented increase in machine productivity, and we’ve also improved staff retention with a calmer, less stressful working environment where operators have the autonomy to get on with the job.

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Machine Monitoring Software Features

Manufacturers are tired of manual data collection, Excel spreadsheets and incomplete downtime logs.

FourJaw machine monitoring software gives you live, accurate machine data with zero operator burden, so teams can make decisions using facts, not guesswork.

Machine Utilisation

FourJaw provides standardised machine utilisation data, enabling you to identify inefficiencies and optimise existing resources.

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Production Timeline

We make manufacturing Production monitoring easy. Get a true view of machine downtime, see overall production performance, and use the insight to anticipate issues ahead of the next shift.

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Downtime Reporting

Understand the top causes of machine downtime and their effect on costs and performance. Take corrective action to target downtime where it matters most using Pareto analysis.

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Production Count

Log production counts in real-time with automatic quality tracking and part counting on FourJaw.

Whether you're counting finished items, boxes, or monitoring defect rates, Part Count gives you real-time visibility of the shop floor.

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OEE Availability

Track OEE availability in real time and react to downtimes immediately to keep your OEE on track.

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MachineLink translates raw electrical signals into actionable production data in real-time. Works on any machine, any age, any brand.
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Mills, Lathes, Routers, Lasers
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Conveyors, Packaging, Bottling, Assembly
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Pattern Recognition
High current draw indicates the machine is under load (Productive).
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Universal Compatibility
FourJaw works on any machine
Productivity Data
Capture utilisation/OEE data
Energy Data
Capture sustainability & energy data

Frequently Asked Questions about machine monitoring software

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out to our sales team. 
Which machines can use FourJaw?

FourJaw's machine monitoring solution is designed for use on all types of manufacturing equipment.

FourJaw uses Plug-and-play hardware, no PLC integration required, its compatible with Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Haas, Xyz, Doosan and every major machine type.

Generally, if it has an electrical current, FourJaw can tell you how productive it is (and how much energy it uses).
How does FourJaw's machine monitoring software work?

The system connects machines using non-invasive sensors that link to our MachineLink IoT hardware. 

When the MachineLink detects machine downtime, it automatically prompts the operator via the FourJaw tablet to select the reason for the downtime from a predefined list (customisable by you).

The data is then displayed on FourJaw's web-based dashboard, allowing managers to make data-driven decisions in real-time.
What machines does FourJaw monitoring software work on?

Yes, FourJaw's machine monitoring software is designed for use on all types of manufacturing equipment, including. 

  • CNC machines
  • Lathes & milling machines
  • Presses & injection moulding machines
  • Assembly lines
  • Fabrication equipment
  • And more...

Generally, if it has an electrical current, FourJaw can tell you how productive it is (and how much energy it uses).
How Accurate is FourJaw's machine utilisation data?

Where conventional systems might read any spindle movement as "productivity", FourJaw accurately detects genuine, money-making productivity. For example, FourJaw can detect when a CNC machine is cutting metal, by observing the rise in current usage during actual work. 

This not only provides a more accurate measure of machine efficiency but also ensures consistency in data across all machines, facilitating better decision-making across your factory.
How does FourJaw capture Downtime Data?

FourJaw captures downtime data through a combination of its MachineLink hardware and tablets mounted on the machines.

When a MachineLink detects downtime, it automatically prompts the operator via the tablet to select the reason for this downtime from a predefined list.

This process is quick and non-disruptive, designed to minimise interruption to the operator's workflow.

By simplifying the input method to just a few taps, FourJaw ensures that accurate downtime reasons are recorded with minimal effort, enabling a comprehensive analysis of machine productivity and downtime causes without impeding your operators.
Is FourJaw a cost-effective alternative to traditional systems?

Yes. Unlike traditional machine monitoring software solutions, we designed our machine monitoring platform to be accessible, not only did we make it easy to install (minimising disruption to your factory floor), but we also made it affordable.

We offer monthly payment plans, and you can install it yourself, so there are no high upfront installation costs often associated with traditional machine monitoring solutions.
What is machine utilisation monitoring?

Machine utilisation monitoring is the process of tracking how much time a machine is actively running, idle or stopped. It gives manufacturers a real-time view of how effectively their equipment is being used.

FourJaw measure machine utilisation by automatically senses the machine’s electrical activity to determine whether it is running, idle or stopped — with no PLC integration required. This allows you to monitor utilisation across any machine type, new or old.
What machine data can you monitor?
Data type What it tells you
Machine status Whether a machine is running, idle or stopped
Run time How long the machine is actively producing
Idle time Where capacity is being lost between jobs or shifts
Downtime When stoppages happen and how long they last
Downtime reasons Why production stopped
Machine utilisation How effectively equipment is being used
OEE availability How downtime affects OEE
Production count How many parts, boxes or finished items are produced
Energy usage How much energy machines consume
How to choose machine monitoring software

We've put together some things to consider when choosing a machine or production monitoring software platform. Alternatively, check out our blog on '7 things to consider when choosing a machine monitoring software partner.

Buying criteria What to look for Why it matters on the shop floor Questions to ask vendors
Machine compatibility Works across old, new, manual, semi-automatic and CNC machines Most factories have mixed equipment, so software that only works with modern PLC-connected machines leaves blind spots Can it monitor legacy machines? Does it work across different brands and machine types?
Installation method Fast, non-invasive installation with minimal disruption A machine monitoring project should not require long downtime, rewiring, control-system changes or specialist engineering time How is it installed? Does it need PLC access? How long does installation take per machine?
Live machine status Real-time view of whether each machine is running, idle, stopped or unavailable Teams need to act during the shift, not find out tomorrow that capacity was lost yesterday Can managers see live machine status from the shop floor and remotely?
Downtime capture Automatic detection of stoppages, with simple operator reason codes Downtime data is only useful if it shows both when machines stopped and why they stopped Does it capture downtime automatically? Can operators add stoppage reasons quickly?
Utilisation reporting Clear machine utilisation by machine, shift, job, team or site Utilisation shows where capacity is being lost and where extra output may be possible without buying new machines Can it show utilisation trends by machine, shift and job?
OEE visibility Availability, performance and quality context where relevant OEE helps turn raw machine data into a manufacturing performance metric, but it needs accurate downtime and production data underneath Does it support OEE? Which parts of OEE are captured automatically?
Operator adoption Simple shop-floor interface that does not slow operators down If operators find it awkward, downtime reasons and contextual data will be incomplete or unreliable How do operators interact with it? Is it designed for quick input during production?
Actionable reporting Dashboards that highlight bottlenecks, repeat downtime causes and lost capacity Reports should help teams decide what to fix first, not just display historical charts Does it show the biggest causes of downtime and underutilisation?
Scalability Ability to start with a few machines and expand across lines, cells or sites Manufacturers often want proof of value before rolling out across the whole factory Can we start small? Is pricing and setup practical for phased rollout?
Integration requirements Useful standalone insights, with integration options where needed A monitoring system should deliver value before becoming a complex IT project Does it work without ERP/MES integration? What integrations are available later?
Commercial fit Pricing that makes sense for SME and mid-market manufacturers If the business case depends on a huge enterprise rollout, smaller manufacturers may never get started What is the payback model? How many machines do we need to monitor to see value?