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02 July 2026
A practical, phased roadmap for a machine data collection project: defining objectives, prioritizing machines, choosing connection methods, and scaling from pilot to full fleet
01 July 2026
Common data quality problems in machine monitoring: missing data, misconfigured thresholds, timestamp issues, and inconsistent definitions, with practical ways to catch and prevent them
30 June 2026
What time-series data is, why machine monitoring data is inherently time-series, how it's structured and queried, and what to consider for retention and downsampling
29 June 2026
How raw machine signals actually become dashboard metrics: state detection, aggregation, and calculation logic, with a worked example and common pitfalls
26 June 2026
How sampling rate and data granularity affect machine monitoring: the trade-offs between polling frequency, storage, and what you can actually detect, with practical guidance for choosing rates
25 June 2026
Comparing the three main ways to collect machine data: direct CNC/protocol connections, operator terminals, and external sensors, with a framework for choosing between them
24 June 2026
Which raw machine signals actually feed an OEE calculation: the data behind Availability, Performance, and Quality, where each signal comes from, and common gaps.
23 June 2026
The basic architecture behind CNC data acquisition: where data originates, how it moves from machine to storage, and the components involved at each stage.
15 May 2026
Compare Kepware, MachineMetrics, FORCAM, Predator and MDCplus for CNC data collection. Honest 2026 buyer's guide for system integrators
14 May 2026
Should integrators use open-source MTConnect agents and OPC UA stacks, or commercial software? Cost, risk, and time compared
