About Maher
Maher is a Sheffield-based manufacturer of precision-machined components and high-performance alloys, supplying critical industries including aerospace, defence, energy, marine and space. With a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, Maher continuously invests in new technologies to stay ahead.
In 2024, the company adopted FourJaw’s machine monitoring platform to gain a real-time, accurate view of machine performance and energy usage across its operations to improve decision-making, machine productivity, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and continuous improvement.
Results
Project Highlights
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OEE increased from 19% to 47% in 12 months
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Machine utilisation rose from 29% to 46%
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Energy consumption insights helped reduce unnecessary standby usage
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Faster identification and root-cause analysis of production issues
Project Overview
Maher rolled out FourJaw across key production areas to monitor machine utilisation and energy consumption. The implementation started with a benchmarking exercise, validating FourJaw’s utilisation figures against internal job booking data. This helped Maher set a realistic and data-backed goal: a 5% annual improvement in utilisation.
The FourJaw platform now feeds live dashboards on the shop floor and integrates, via API, with Maher’s internal analytics tools for deeper insights. The team uses the data to:
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Track and respond to downtime in real time
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Analyse shift-by-shift performance, including lights-out activity
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Measure and reduce energy use from idle or underutilised machines
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Support strategic planning through monthly reviews with senior leadership
By combining a commitment to innovation with real-time machine data from FourJaw, Maher has transformed the way it monitors, manages and improves production. The results speak for themselves—higher utilisation, reduced energy waste, and smarter decision-making at every level of the business.
