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Machine Monitoring and MES Software for CNC Shops

Lathes, mills, machining centers, boring mills… Which machine is running, which one is down and why, how long did each job take? IoTRI MES answers these questions with live data instead of paper and spreadsheets.

Industry Challenges

Actual machine utilization is unknown; OEE is estimated
Downtime reasons (setup, tool change, waiting for material, breakdown) are not recorded
Job and part times live on paper or Excel; quotes and lead times are guesswork
Shift and operator performance can't be measured; the bottleneck machine stays hidden
Tool and fixture life isn't tracked, causing unexpected stops
Customers (especially defense and automotive) demand part-level traceability

How IoTRI MES Solves It

Live Machine Monitoring

Running / down / setup status of every CNC machine on a live dashboard — the whole shop on one screen.

Downtime Reason Analysis

Operators log the reason with one tap; reports show which reasons and machines cost you the most.

Automatic OEE

Availability, performance and quality data are collected automatically; OEE per machine, shift and job.

Job & Part Tracking

Jobs are assigned to machines and real cycle times are recorded, so quotes and lead times rely on real data.

Tool & Fixture Life

Tool and fixture usage life is tracked with alerts before replacement is due.

Traceability

Which part, on which machine, by which operator, in which lot — records ready for audits and customer requests.

IoTRI MES runs on 350+ machines at defense and machinery manufacturers such as ORSAV, Varer and Ortasan. At Varer, unplanned downtime dropped by 40%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does CNC machine monitoring software do?

It automatically records machine uptime and downtime, downtime reasons, and job and part times — so you see real capacity, OEE and the source of losses with data instead of estimates.

Can it connect to older CNC machines?

Yes. Machines with a data output are connected directly; older machines are connected through IoT sensors and data collection devices. We pick the right method for each machine during discovery.

Does a small machine shop need MES?

Even with 5–10 machines, knowing why a machine stops translates directly into capacity and profit. IoTRI is modular — start with the modules you need and expand as you grow.

Isn't Excel enough?

Excel is manual and backward-looking; data arrives late, incomplete and error-prone. MES collects data from the shop floor in real time and generates reports automatically.

How long does installation take?

In most shops the basic setup is completed within one day without stopping production. Operator training usually takes less than a day.

How is pricing determined?

Pricing depends on the number of machines, users and selected modules. After a short demo we provide a clear quote.