Plug & Play Machine Monitoring | FourJaw

What manufacturers choose FourJaw

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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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

Universal Compatibility*

Works on any machine type, regardless of age or brand.

Cost-Effective & Scalable

No large upfront costs. Choose to pay monthly or annually. Add more devices as required.

Access Your Data Remotely

See your production data anytime from anywhere.

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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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CLIPS ON TO ANY MACHINE

Designed for quick installation and immediate impact, FourJaw’s spindle clamp lets you monitor machine health without interrupting production.

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Real-Time Feedback for Operators

Operators and managers stay in sync with instant, actionable data displayed directly on the shop floor, fostering better communication and decision-making.

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.

Can FourJaw monitor utilisation on non-CNC machines?

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.