How to prove a smart patch reduces cycle time by 20% using a raspberry pi edge gateway and before/after kpi comparisons

Jan 16, 2026 | by Élodie Moreau

I recently ran a small but rigorous pilot to prove that a smart patch — a thin, non‑intrusive device that detects cycle start/end and key process states — could cut cycle time by about 20% on a...

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operator‑centric hmi redesign: reducing training time and human errors in high‑mix lines

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élodie Moreau

I’ve spent the last decade redesigning operator interfaces on high‑mix production lines, and one lesson keeps coming back: the best HMI is the one that feels like it was made for the person...

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how to cut machine cycle time by 30% using prescriptive maintenance and edge analytics

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élodie Moreau

When I was first asked whether a 30% reduction in machine cycle time was realistic, my immediate reaction was: “It depends.” But after running pilots across automotive and food plants, I’ve...

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5 ways to reduce material waste by redesigning process control loops, not buying new hardware

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élodie Moreau

I’ve spent the last decade on plant floors and in control rooms watching the same pattern repeat: when variability or rising scrap shows up, the knee‑jerk response is to order new sensors,...

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