Manufacturing Analytics Case Studies

Learn how manufacturers are using FourJaw's Industry 4.0 manufacturing analytics platform in their factories to achieve operational excellence.

Aerospace Manufacturer, AVPE Systems increases factory uptime by 30%

Aerospace Manufacturer, AVPE Systems has increased factory uptime by 30% since implementing FourJaw's machine monitoring software. Learn how.

Manufacturer AMS increases machine utilisation by 19 per cent, achieving substantial cost and energy savings

Irish manufacturer AMS increased machine utilisation by 19% and identified efficiency and sustainability gains worth more than €30,000 a year using FourJaw

Leading Aerospace component manufacturer finds 273 lost productive hours per week using FourJaw

SPS Technologies, a world-leading specialist fasteners, assemblies and precision components manufacturer for aerospace has increased productivity by 23%

Hydrafeed achieves a 30% machine utilisation uplift and identifies 17k energy savings

Hydrafeed, a leading manufacturer of automation equipment and sub-contract supplier to the aerospace industry has partnered with FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics

Precision Machining Manufacturer achieves 25% machine utilisation uplift

Learn how this manufacturer uses FourJaw’s manufacturing analytics platform on their CNC machines to support & inform their continuous improvement strategy

Manufacturer gains 65% increase in production capacity using FourJaw

Manufacturer Armac Martin needed to find extra production capacity but had no way to measure capacity. FourJaw machine monitoring software was the solution

Un-Locking Machine Downtime Costing More Than £100,000 In Time

Learn how FourJaw helped a customer figure out how much machine downtime from on-machine programming was costing them as a company.

Improving Night-Shift Productivity At KSW Engineering

Discover how KSW Engineering improved night-shift productivity by installing machine monitoring software. In just a few days they saw productivity increase

Can FourJaw be used on any type of manufacturing machinery?

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

CNC Lathe
CNC Turning
CNC Milling
Drilling
Grinding
Inspection
Heat Sealing
Packaging
Weighing

Can FourJaw be used with older machinery?

Absolutely. We've engineered our machine monitoring system to ensure it's usable by manufacturers across the board, including ensuring compatibility with machines of every age, make, or model. This means even decades-old machinery can be upgraded to a "smart machine," enabling you to gain insights into your equipment's productivity.

Is the production data captured by FourJaw accurate?

Short answer, yes.

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 provides a more accurate measure of machine efficiency and ensures consistency in data across all machines, facilitating better decision-making across your factory.

How does FourJaw capture machine Data such as downtime?

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 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. Find out more about the pricing plans we offer here.

How does FourJaw improve manufacturing operational efficiency?

Hopefully, you've read some of the manufacturing success stories found on this page. But if you haven't, here's a summary of how manufacturers benefit from FourJaw:

Boost Efficiency: Pinpoint and address production bottlenecks and areas of inefficiency within your manufacturing processes, streamlining operations.
Reduce Unplanned Downtime: With our downtime monitoring feature, you can identify all your reasons for unplanned downtime, allowing for targeted interventions to prevent future occurrences.
Informed Decision-Making: FourJaw provides deep insights and data, empowering you to make well-informed decisions regarding staffing, machinery investments, and more.
Cost Reduction: FourJaw's real-time monitoring capability enables early detection of potential issues, helping prevent costly downtime, failures, and other expenses.
Customer Satisfaction: By optimising your manufacturing processes for better efficiency and quality, you'll deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.