Every so often someone asks how RoboVigil stacks up against Fabrico. It’s a fair question, because on the surface they look like they’re in the same world — both cloud platforms, both aimed at manufacturers, both talking about machine uptime.…
If you’re evaluating OEE and machine monitoring platforms, Evocon should come up. They’ve been around since 2010, they’re used in over 1,000 factories across 50 countries, and they have strong case studies from companies like Mars and Saint-Gobain. They’re a…
If you’re evaluating cloud-based machine monitoring platforms, MachineCDN will come up. They’re an aggressive content marketer — their blog ranks for dozens of comparison keywords — and they position themselves as the fastest path from raw machine data to actionable…
If you’re researching machine monitoring platforms, MachineMetrics should be on your list. They’re the most well-known name in the space, particularly in CNC machining. They’ve raised over $30 million in venture funding and they’ve connected thousands of machines. RoboVigil is…
If you’re evaluating machine monitoring platforms in the UK, FourJaw and RoboVigil should both appear on your shortlist. They’re both cloud-based, both aimed at manufacturers running 5 to 200 machines, and both priced in a similar range. But they take…
Most factory managers aren’t comparing monitoring platforms. They’re deciding whether to monitor at all. The machines are running, parts are shipping, and the whiteboard in the office has some OEE calculations on it from last Thursday. Good enough, right? Here’s…
