MachMotion Add-On
Connected machine monitoring and workflow data for shops that need better visibility without heavier infrastructure.
What Is MachConnect?
MachConnect is MachMotion's connected machine monitoring and workflow bridge. It routes CNC and job information to operators while feeding real machine data back into business systems for better visibility, tracking, scheduling, job costing, and maintenance planning.
In plain terms, MachConnect helps you connect what is happening on the shop floor with the decisions being made in the office, without adding a complicated on-site server setup.
Who It's For
MachConnect is built for manufacturers that want better machine visibility without the cost, disruption, or complexity of a larger machine-data platform. It's especially useful for shops that need clearer production metrics, better maintenance discipline, and a more organized way to track what's happening on each machine.
It's a strong fit if your shop depends on operator consistency, has limited visibility into machine uptime, or wants better production data for scheduling and costing decisions.
The Problem It Solves
Many shops don't have a clean, reliable way to measure uptime, document alarms, track stoppages, or see how machine activity affects scheduling, costing, and maintenance. That makes it harder to manage performance, plan service, and spot issues before they turn into downtime.
What MachConnect Monitors
Depending on the machine and setup, MachConnect helps you move from guesswork to documented machine history.
Runtime and uptime history
Alarm and stoppage logs
Job tracking information
Parts-per-minute and productivity
Job costing inputs
Scheduling-related machine status
Tool information
Component hour meters
Maintenance reminder intervals
Why It Matters
A lot of smaller shops do not think of themselves as analytics-driven operations, and that is exactly why MachConnect matters. The value is not just in dashboards, it is in making important things visible before they become expensive problems.
You do not need a full analytics program to benefit from knowing:
MachConnect helps turn everyday machine activity into practical information your shop can use.
Key Benefits
MachConnect gives shops better machine visibility, more disciplined maintenance, and clearer production data, so scheduling, job costing, and uptime decisions are grounded in what actually happened on the floor.
At a glance
Use Cases
01 Track machine uptime without standing over the machine
Review uptime, stoppages, and alarm history so performance is easier to understand over time.
02 Build a real baseline for productivity
Capture run-time and parts-per-minute metrics that many shops have never formally tracked.
03 Improve preventative maintenance discipline
Track component hours and trigger reminders so important maintenance does not get overlooked.
04 Connect machine activity to business decisions
Move machine data beyond the control so it can support planning, scheduling, and costing conversations.
MachConnect FAQ
Straight answers on what MachConnect is, who it's for, what it tracks, and how it helps.
See MachConnect in Action
Tell us a little about your machines and what you're trying to get visibility into. We'll show you what MachConnect looks like on the shop floor, and help you decide if it's a fit.
