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Automotive

Get every machine and shift running at its best. 

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Deliver Precision. Minimise Delays

Maximising Uptime on High-Volume Production Lines

Real-time alerts and machine-level data allow teams to act quickly, fix issues fast, and keep lines moving and machines running.

 
Support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen

Pinpoint inefficiencies, highlight bottlenecks, and enable fact-based decisions that support lean initiatives.
Manage Complex, Multi-Step Production

From stamping to assembly, processes must align tightly to avoid rework and waste. FourJaw provides real-time insight into production stages, so teams can quickly spot slowdowns or mismatches.
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Optimise Like an F1 Team

In manufacturing, operators are the drivers—skilled, focused, and fast. Your job? Be the pit crew. Ready to act, optimise performance, and keep production on track.

FourJaw gives you the real-time data to spot issues, fine-tune processes, and keep your team ahead of the competition.

 

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Stay Informed. Stay on Track.

FourJaw removes the guesswork from production with live tracking and smart alerts, enabling you and your teams to stay informed and on track to deliver on time, every time.

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Every Second Counts. Every Pound Matters.

FourJaw pinpoints underperforming machines and processes, helping you cut waste, boost efficiency, and protect your profit margins.

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Manufacturing Productivity
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How it Works

Tracking machine downtime is simple with FourJaw’s plug-and-play solution. Easily determine and tackle top downtime causes to keep production lines moving.

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Connect Sensor

Clip the sensors to the machine's power cables.
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Connect IoT device
Connect the MachineLink IoT device to WiFi and mains power.
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Analyse Data
Use data insights to start identifying and removing inefficiencies.

Smarter Shifts. Start Here

Manual data capture is slow and unreliable.

FourJaw captures real-time machine data automatically, providing instant, accurate insights to spot inefficiencies and take action fast.

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FourJaw's Features

From productivity to sustainability, FourJaw helps automotive manufacturers stay ahead with real-time insights.

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Productivity

Gain capacity by improving processes and removing bottlenecks. 
Machine Utilisation
OEE
Downtime Monitoring
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Planning

Simplify planning and communication for a more efficient factory floor.
Downtime Alerts
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Job Tracking
Instant Messaging
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Energy

Cut energy waste, streamline processes, and shrink your carbon footprint.
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Carbon Footprint
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Production Monitoring FAQs for automotive manufacturing

How can production monitoring improve line efficiency in automotive factories?

Monitoring stamping, welding, assembly, and machining lines in real time highlights inefficiencies in cycle times, changeovers, and idle periods, helping to increase OEE without new equipment.
Can machine monitoring reduce unplanned downtime in automotive production?

The cost of machine downtime for a vehicle
production line manufacturer can be
between $1.6 million and $2 million per hour,
with Tier 2 suppliers, reporting costs ranging
from £1,700 to £7,500 per hour.

But, machine monitoring solutions such as FourJaw provide real-time alerts and downtime tracking, enabling immediate response to stoppages, minimising delays across multi-stage production lines and minimising unplanned downtime.
Does production monitoring help manage frequent model changeovers? Yes. Tracking setup and changeover times allows teams to standardise processes, reduce variation, and maintain smooth production across multiple vehicle models.
How does production monitoring support quality and traceability in automotive manufacturing? Machine monitoring captures job-level data, providing accurate production reporting, traceability, and audit-ready records essential for quality control and compliance.
Can production monitoring help reduce energy waste in automotive plants? Yes. Monitoring machine idle time and energy usage allows operations teams to cut unnecessary power consumption while maintaining productivity, supporting sustainable manufacturing practices and cost management.