Back to Blog
WEBINAR: Interview with Toyota Production System (TPS) Experts

WEBINAR: Interview with Toyota Production System (TPS) Experts

Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Articles Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement Case Study
getfree point   July 18, 2023  
Read More
Why Employee Engagement Matters in Manufacturing

Why Employee Engagement Matters in Manufacturing

Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Articles Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement Case Study
admin   April 19, 2023  
The term employee engagement might sound like just one more inaccessible management consultant’s buzzword, but in actuality, the importance of...
Read More
Digital Andon System Functionality at a Fraction of the Cost of a Traditional System

Digital Andon System Functionality at a Fraction of the Cost of a Traditional System

Articles Digital Transformation Smart Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement IIoT Industry 4.0 Video Technology Manufacturing
admin   April 3, 2023  
Digital Andon enables operators to send electronic messages to immediately address shop floor issues involving machines or processes, e.g. breakdowns, quality and safety issues, etc., from a button or touchscreen.
Read More
Digital Transformation Questions Answered – Webinar Videos Now Available

Digital Transformation Questions Answered – Webinar Videos Now Available

Productivity Improvement Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Event Machine Monitoring Industry 4.0 Video Webinar Manufacturing
getfree point   March 22, 2023  
See a webinar preview and access the full-length feature video: "The 5 Biggest Questions Asked by Manufacturers About Machine Monitoring MES Software." Gain insight on the 5 biggest questions asked by manufacturers when looking to use a machine monitoring MES software. Whether you operate a small machine shop or a large, multi-location factory, you will benefit from the in-depth manufacturing knowledge Paul Welch will share, FreePoint’s Professional Services Manager with over 10 years of experience in implementing and supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions.
Read More
Webinar: The 5 Biggest Questions Asked by Manufacturers When Looking to Use a Machine Monitoring MES Software

Webinar: The 5 Biggest Questions Asked by Manufacturers When Looking to Use a Machine Monitoring MES Software

Productivity Improvement Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Event Machine Monitoring IIoT Industry 4.0 Video Webinar Events Freepoint News Manufacturing
getfree point   February 27, 2023  
Join us on Wednesday, March 8th to gain insight on the 5 biggest questions asked by manufacturers when looking to use a machine monitoring MES software. We'll be discussing and answering the top 5 questions with the demo of ShiftWorx MES software using real-time smart factory data. Whether you operate a small machine shop or a large, multi-location factory, you will benefit from the in-depth manufacturing knowledge Paul Welch will share, FreePoint’s Professional Services Manager with over 10 years of experience in implementing and supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions.
Read More
Top 5 Ways Manufacturers Should Be Using Their Data

Top 5 Ways Manufacturers Should Be Using Their Data

Productivity Improvement Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Articles Machine Monitoring IIoT Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing
getfree point   February 15, 2023  
What are the top 5 ways manufacturers should be using their data? If you're already collecting data in your organization, great! However, if you're collecting data and dropping it into a repository where it’s never seen again, what’s the point? Read more to learn how manufacturers "should be" using their data, and see FreePoint Technologies' Top 5!
Read More
Go Paperless with Digital Scheduling

Go Paperless with Digital Scheduling

Productivity Improvement Machine Monitoring Industry 4.0 Freepoint News Manufacturing Publication
getfree point   February 1, 2023  
You know you're losing money on your shopfloor with every scheduling inefficiency that goes unaccounted; including the time lost, and errors caused when you continue to use traditional production scheduling methods like paper-based or spreadsheet-based scheduling. You know that spreadsheet or paper-based job schedules are difficult to manage, maintain, distribute, and access, so why continue this practice when digital solutions are now cost-effective?
Read More
Digital Work Instructions for the Wiring Harness Industry

Digital Work Instructions for the Wiring Harness Industry

Productivity Improvement Digital Transformation Smart Manufacturing Machine Monitoring IIoT Industry 4.0 Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing Publication
getfree point   January 25, 2023  
One of the most basic and cost-effective methods to impact shopfloor operations with increased efficiency is to improve the communication of vital information, i.e. the delivery of info on-time, without errors, and with traceability inherent to guarantee accountability. . The digital transformation for most small to medium sized manufacturers begins first with cloud-connecting your processes, machinery or equipment with ShiftWorx™ MES's patented IIoT connectivity solution.
Read More
Continuous Improvement Tools for the Digital Age

Continuous Improvement Tools for the Digital Age

Productivity Improvement Digital Transformation Smart Manufacturing Machine Monitoring IIoT Industry 4.0 Freepoint News Manufacturing Publication
getfree point   January 11, 2023  
It all starts with getting your shopfloor assets cloud-connected; featuring patented data extraction and visualization technology, ShiftWorx™ MES impacts continuous improvement actions instantly with smarter decisions, faster! Book a demo today.
Read More
Go Paperless with ShiftWorx™ MES Digital Work Instructions

Go Paperless with ShiftWorx™ MES Digital Work Instructions

Digital Transformation Smart Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement IIoT Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing
admin   November 30, 2022  
Integrate ShiftWorx™ MES Digital Work Instructions solution and benefit with the error-free delivery of information for any application. Whether it’s...
Read More
WEBINAR – November 15, 2022

WEBINAR – November 15, 2022

Digital Transformation Webinar Events
admin   November 28, 2022   2 Replies
COMING SOON.........
Read More
FABTECH – November 8-10, 2022

FABTECH – November 8-10, 2022

Event Digital Transformation Events Trade Show
admin   November 28, 2022  
North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event - FABTECH returns to the Georgia World Congress Center, November...
Read More
The Top 10 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing

The Top 10 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing

Articles Productivity Improvement Industry 4.0 Manufacturing
admin   November 23, 2022   2 Replies
Lean Manufacturing is a concept developed during the 1990s, and at the time it was referred to as the Toyota...
Read More
Scheduling Jobs is Now Easier with ShiftWorx™ MES

Scheduling Jobs is Now Easier with ShiftWorx™ MES

Digital Transformation Smart Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement IIoT Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing Trade Show
admin   November 2, 2022  
Save Time and Money with ShiftWorx™ MES Digital Production Scheduling! Commonly used spreadsheets or paper-based job schedules are difficult to...
Read More
Meet the FreePoint Team at FABTECH 2022!

Meet the FreePoint Team at FABTECH 2022!

Event Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing Trade Show
admin   October 26, 2022  
Another FABTECH is upon us, and we're excited to be back in person to meet our valued customers and to...
Read More
Getting Started with IIoT Has Never Been Easier!

Getting Started with IIoT Has Never Been Easier!

Digital Transformation Smart Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement IIoT Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing
admin   October 5, 2022  
A common misconception we hear about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 is that these technologies are...
Read More
Machine Monitoring and Employee Engagement: How ShiftWorx™ MES Connects the Two

Machine Monitoring and Employee Engagement: How ShiftWorx™ MES Connects the Two

Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Articles Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 28, 2022  
There is very little doubt that machine monitoring software appeals to forward-thinking plant managers, shop supervisors and CEOs for its...
Read More
Top 3 Questions Asked About Manufacturing Monitoring

Top 3 Questions Asked About Manufacturing Monitoring

Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement IIoT Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 14, 2022  
Manufacturing monitoring, what are the most frequently asked questions?  Over-time FreePoint has observed the top 3 questions about this topic...
Read More
How Machine Monitoring Works – 6 Steps to Increase Productivity 50%+

How Machine Monitoring Works – 6 Steps to Increase Productivity 50%+

Smart Manufacturing Digital Transformation Articles Machine Monitoring Productivity Improvement Industry 4.0 Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 7, 2022  
Machine Monitoring is the Process of Connecting Your Machine to the Internet to Collect and Interpret Data. But have you...
Read More
Top 4 Reasons You Need Custom Dashboards

Top 4 Reasons You Need Custom Dashboards

Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing
admin   August 31, 2022  
Cut through the noise by drilling down to the metrics that matter most to your shop, and to your people...
Read More
CASE STUDY | Machine Shop Increases Productivity By 69% In One Year

CASE STUDY | Machine Shop Increases Productivity By 69% In One Year

Articles Machine Monitoring Technology Case Study Manufacturing
admin   August 17, 2022  
Learn How FreePoint's ShiftWorx™ MES Successfully Helped a Machine Shop Save $325/day by Increasing Productivity 69% in One Year! The...
Read More
See FreePoint and CIMx at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo

See FreePoint and CIMx at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo

Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Manufacturing Trade Show
admin   August 9, 2022  
Attend the Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2022 Tradeshow in Grand Rapids MI, at the DeVos Place August 11-12, 2022. See FreePoint...
Read More
FreePoint Joins BC FOOD & BEVERAGE

FreePoint Joins BC FOOD & BEVERAGE

Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Case Study Manufacturing
admin   July 27, 2022  
FreePoint has the right ingredients for Food & Beverage Manufacturers to GROW, and we're proud to bring the ShiftWorx™ MES...
Read More
See Us at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo with TexTempo

See Us at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo with TexTempo

Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing Trade Show
admin   July 18, 2022  
FURNITURE MANUFACTURING EXPO 2022 Bringing Together Suppliers and Manufacturers of Home Furnishings. Meet the TexTempo and FreePoint Team this Wednesday,...
Read More
6 Ways Machine Monitoring Saves You Money

6 Ways Machine Monitoring Saves You Money

Articles Machine Monitoring Manufacturing
admin   July 13, 2022  
In every manufacturing process there are two elements; value added, and non-value added. Both cost time and money, but only...
Read More
LEADING FOR SUCCESS: Empowering the Right People to Build Your Business

LEADING FOR SUCCESS: Empowering the Right People to Build Your Business

Articles Manufacturing Publication
admin   July 6, 2022  
. More Manufacturing Industry Insight from Paul Hogendoorn, FreePoint Technologies Founder: "..I’m continuing the top 10 tips gleaned from successful...
Read More
4 Ways to Increase Production Capacity

4 Ways to Increase Production Capacity

Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing
admin   June 22, 2022  
For many manufacturers, increasing efficiency and production capacity is the primary focus. However, where the challenge really lies is in...
Read More
Machine Cloud-Connection – How Does it Work?

Machine Cloud-Connection – How Does it Work?

Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing
admin   June 16, 2022  
. FreePoint Connect provides the various means to get your machines or processes operation data connected to the cloud. New...
Read More
PRESS RELEASE | FreePoint Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members

PRESS RELEASE | FreePoint Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members

Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   June 9, 2022  
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FreePoint Technologies Inc. June 9, 2022 FreePoint Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members London,...
Read More
The 3 Key Benefits of Machine Monitoring

The 3 Key Benefits of Machine Monitoring

Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing
admin   June 1, 2022  
. Today we highlight the 3 Key Benefits of Machine Monitoring.  Step 1 though is getting the machines cloud-connected, at...
Read More
LEADING FOR SUCCESS: MORE Tips to Help You Make Your Company Great

LEADING FOR SUCCESS: MORE Tips to Help You Make Your Company Great

Articles Manufacturing Publication
admin   May 25, 2022  
. More Manufacturing Industry Insight from Paul Hogendoorn, FreePoint Technologies Founder: "..I’m continuing the series of sharing tips I’ve learned...
Read More
LEADING FOR SUCCESS: Tips to Help You Make Your Company Great

LEADING FOR SUCCESS: Tips to Help You Make Your Company Great

Articles Manufacturing Publication
admin   May 18, 2022  
. Manufacturing Industry Insight from Paul Hogendoorn, FreePoint Technologies Founder: "..I’m continuing the series of sharing tips I’ve learned from...
Read More
WEBINAR: Microsoft VOX ISM Best Apps Conference

WEBINAR: Microsoft VOX ISM Best Apps Conference

Webinar Technology Manufacturing
admin   April 29, 2022  
Learn more about FreePoint's ShiftWorx™ at the Microsoft VOX ISM "BEST APPS CONFERENCE" - Featuring apps for Manufacturing Digital Transformation....
Read More
Top 10 Reasons it’s Great to Work in Manufacturing!

Top 10 Reasons it’s Great to Work in Manufacturing!

Articles Manufacturing
admin   April 27, 2022  
Manufacturing is a great place to work. It’s an industry that satisfies those who enjoy “doing”, and it’s one of...
Read More
The Most Common Problems Manufacturers Face Transitioning to Industry 4.0

The Most Common Problems Manufacturers Face Transitioning to Industry 4.0

Machine Monitoring Video Manufacturing
admin   April 20, 2022   298 Replies
. We highlight the tools and knowledge manufacturers need to be successful in their transition to Industry 4.0 and the...
Read More
VIDEO: Solving Problems Manufacturers Face Today with Visualized Data and Empowered People

VIDEO: Solving Problems Manufacturers Face Today with Visualized Data and Empowered People

Machine Monitoring Video Technology Manufacturing
admin   March 17, 2022  
https://youtu.be/Vu0g_fwOkrU Lisa Bailey, FreePoint Technologies' CRO, discusses the key problems manufacturers face today in their transition to Industry 4.0 and...
Read More
Co-op students: A key to plant managers’ success

Co-op students: A key to plant managers’ success

Articles Technology Manufacturing
admin   March 15, 2022  
As I continue to share the Top 10 Tips I gleaned from industry leading manufacturers over my 40 year career,...
Read More
VIDEO: Empowering People in Manufacturing with Visualized Data

VIDEO: Empowering People in Manufacturing with Visualized Data

Machine Monitoring Video Technology Manufacturing
admin   March 9, 2022  
https://youtu.be/lUABy-AvoSI Paul Hogendoorn, Founder of FreePoint Technologies delves into ShiftWorx™ MES with a presentation and software demo that provides insight...
Read More
GetApp Recognizes ShiftWorx™ as a SaaS Category Leader

GetApp Recognizes ShiftWorx™ as a SaaS Category Leader

Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   February 23, 2022   257 Replies
. FreePoint's ShiftWorx™ has been recognized by GetApp (Gartner) as a SaaS Category Leader in 2022. ShiftWorx™ is now scoring...
Read More
CNC Machine Monitoring Software Market Growth Rate Analysis: FreePoint Technologies Inc.

CNC Machine Monitoring Software Market Growth Rate Analysis: FreePoint Technologies Inc.

Publication Freepoint News Manufacturing
admin   January 26, 2022  
The CNC Machine Monitoring Software Market research overview provides explanations of closely categorized observations obtained from a variety of sources....
Read More
FreePoint Welcomes its New Leadership Team

FreePoint Welcomes its New Leadership Team

Technology Freepoint News
admin   January 18, 2022  
LONDON, ON., Jan. 18, 2022 – FreePoint Technologies Inc. (“FreePoint”) a leading manufacturing software developer today announced the appointment of...
Read More
VIDEO: What is ANDON?

VIDEO: What is ANDON?

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   January 5, 2022  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKz2Yb27-yY WHY Are the Japanese Companies (especially TOYOTA) Able to Consistently Produce Better Quality Cars? What is it That They...
Read More
PRESS RELEASE: ShiftWorx™ for the Graphic Arts Industry

PRESS RELEASE: ShiftWorx™ for the Graphic Arts Industry

Publication Articles Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   December 3, 2021  
PRESS RELEASE: ShiftWorx™ for the Graphic Arts Industry. FreePoint’s Partner #Motionalysis Uses ShiftWorx™ to Digitally Transform the Graphic Arts Industry...
Read More
LEADING FOR SUCCESS: Best Practices Learned Over a 40-year Career

LEADING FOR SUCCESS: Best Practices Learned Over a 40-year Career

Publication Articles Manufacturing
admin   November 17, 2021  
MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION Featured Article by Paul Hogendoorn . “'Training' is one thing, 'teaching' is another, but what you and your...
Read More
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program Launched

Ontario Automotive Modernization Program Launched

Manufacturing Freepoint News Technology
admin   November 16, 2021  
Your Manufacturing Business Could Get up to $150,000 to Help Cover up to 50% of Eligible Project Costs! Grant Now...
Read More
VIDEO: Experience ShiftWorx™ | Solution Overview and Demo

VIDEO: Experience ShiftWorx™ | Solution Overview and Demo

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   November 11, 2021  
https://youtu.be/ajlaf8MviWs We Know You Can't Improve What You Don't Measure, Which ShiftWorx Does Affordably with a Less Than 6 Months...
Read More
VIDEO: <5 Days to Digital Transformation and Employee Engagement

VIDEO: <5 Days to Digital Transformation and Employee Engagement

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Technology Manufacturing
admin   October 26, 2021  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb-QtYLgyuI In less than 5 days, your factory can be digitally transformed with a manufacturing execution system that connects machines...
Read More
4.5 Stars! FreePoint’s Latest Product Reviews – How Do Customers Rate ShiftWorx™?

4.5 Stars! FreePoint’s Latest Product Reviews – How Do Customers Rate ShiftWorx™?

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology
admin   October 21, 2021  
How Do Customers Rate ShiftWorx™? Read FreePoint's Latest Product Reviews: https://shiftworxmes.com/freepoint-resources/reviews/ . In the pursuit of manufacturing excellence, FreePoint strives...
Read More
We’re Rocking it at CMTS 2021!

We’re Rocking it at CMTS 2021!

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   October 6, 2021  
Hey Everyone! FreePoint is Rocking it at the CMTS Show! If you're in the area stop by our booth 2428;...
Read More
CREATORS WANTED | MFG DAY OCT 2021

CREATORS WANTED | MFG DAY OCT 2021

Manufacturing Freepoint News
admin   October 1, 2021  
Creators Wanted in Modern Manufacturing - Creators Wanted is the industry’s year-round effort to build the workforce of the future. ...
Read More
Attending CMTS this Year?

Attending CMTS this Year?

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Manufacturing
admin   October 1, 2021  
Join us at CMTS, the Industry’s leading manufacturing trade show to learn what's new from FreePoint, and how we're focused...
Read More
The First Step to Improve the Status Quo

The First Step to Improve the Status Quo

Publication Articles Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 21, 2021  
"What is the first step to improve your shop floor productivity? Has the status quo of your manufacturing operations management...
Read More
See FreePoint & CIMx Software at the AME Show August 26 & 27

See FreePoint & CIMx Software at the AME Show August 26 & 27

Trade Show Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   August 23, 2021  
See CIMx Software and FreePoint Technologies at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME) Show this Thursday, August 26 and 27, 2021....
Read More
VIDEO: MES System Basics Video: Operator Workstation View Setup

VIDEO: MES System Basics Video: Operator Workstation View Setup

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   August 4, 2021  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8VE27GDcNk&t=11s In this video we demonstrate how easy it is to build an operator view in ShiftWorx that captures data...
Read More
MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: The Importance of Finishing Well

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: The Importance of Finishing Well

Publication Articles Personal Manufacturing
admin   July 5, 2021  
"...it often takes a whole career to learn how to finish well. We get so much more practice starting than...
Read More
Microsoft Best Apps Conference – FreePoint is Delivering IIoT Results Now!

Microsoft Best Apps Conference – FreePoint is Delivering IIoT Results Now!

Trade Show Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing Publication
admin   May 19, 2021  
FreePoint Technologies is featured at this weeks Microsoft Best Apps Conference, taking place live Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 1:30...
Read More
MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: Three Key Words for Economic Recovery

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: Three Key Words for Economic Recovery

Publication Articles Manufacturing
admin   May 3, 2021   1 Reply
“Rank may designate you as the leader, but being able to find a way is actually what makes you a...
Read More
Three Reasons for Manufacturing’s Resilience

Three Reasons for Manufacturing’s Resilience

Publication Articles Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   February 19, 2021  
Earlier this month, FreePoint Founder and CRO, Paul Hogendoorn was featured in Manufacturing Automation Magazine for his article titled “Three...
Read More
How Shimco North America is Using ShiftWorx Plus

How Shimco North America is Using ShiftWorx Plus

Manufacturing Articles Case Study
admin   February 1, 2021  
We recently had a discussion with Sandeep Oberoi from Shimco North America where he explained how ShiftWorx is bringing transparency...
Read More
VIDEO: Zooming Into Charts in ShiftWorx

VIDEO: Zooming Into Charts in ShiftWorx

Articles
admin   January 19, 2021  
Today we have a ShiftWorx quick tip that is simple, but not everyone knows. When looking to isolate data, zoom...
Read More
FreePoint – Year in Review

FreePoint – Year in Review

Freepoint News
admin   December 17, 2020  
With the help of our partners, clients and employees, 2020 has been a year of change and growth for FreePoint...
Read More
FreePoint Connect Unlocks New Connection Options (Kepware, OPC-UA)

FreePoint Connect Unlocks New Connection Options (Kepware, OPC-UA)

Technology Machine Monitoring
admin   November 19, 2020  
We have taken another huge leap forward with our release of FreePoint Connect, which fundamentally cloud-connects machines of any age,...
Read More

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: The Critical Value of Purposeful Work in Manufacturing

Publication Articles Manufacturing
admin   November 11, 2020  
"...the first lesson is that work has inherent human purpose, far more than just a means to earn a living....
Read More

Bridging the IIoT Technology Gap

Articles
admin   October 9, 2020  
One of the largest Industry 4.0 roadblocks we often observe rests in addressing the gap in knowledge and objectives that...
Read More

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: Does Data Lie?

Publication Articles
admin   October 7, 2020  
"Does data lie?  Data is useful for many things, and data-driven decisions are valuable. But context and intent are key."...
Read More

Custom Expressions – Advanced Math Features

Productivity Improvement IIoT Industry 4.0 Technology
admin   October 6, 2020  
math_expressions_quickstart
Read More

VIDEO: Driving Production Performance With Machine Monitoring and Real Time Data

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   September 17, 2020  
ShiftWorx™ MES brings Industry 4.0 benefits to manufacturing equipment regardless of age or function. FreePoint’s industrial IoT system connects to any...
Read More

FreePoint Returns to Microsoft’s Vox ISM Event

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 16, 2020  
FreePoint is excited and honored to be taking part in another online Best Manufacturing Apps Conference (BMAC). Hosted by Microsoft...
Read More

FreePoint Technologies Is Now One of The Qualified Service Providers for CME

Freepoint News Articles
admin   September 9, 2020  
We are excited to announce that FreePoint Technologies has been approved as one of the Qualified Service Providers for the...
Read More

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION | Industry Watch: Technology Adoption Has to Start at the Top

Publication Articles Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 9, 2020  
"...manufacturing CEOs are usually well intended when adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, but they are not comfortable with the whole technology...
Read More

Ontario’s Automotive Modernization Program: Why You Should Care

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   September 1, 2020  
Ontario’s automotive sector has always played a crucial role in the Canadian economy. With over 100,000 auto-related jobs across the...
Read More

FreePoint Founder Outlines Why Industry 4.0 is Not as Scary or Costly as You Might Think

Publication Articles Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   August 20, 2020  
FreePoint Founder and Chair, Paul Hogendoorn has featured in CIO Application magazine's Vendor Viewpoint and Manufacturing issue of their most...
Read More

Kanban & Lean Manufacturing: Are They Relevant Today: Part 2

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   July 30, 2020   8 Replies
In Part 1 of our blog series, we defined Lean manufacturing and Kanban’s association. Today, we take a look at...
Read More

Kanban & Lean Manufacturing: Are They Relevant Today: Part 1

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   July 21, 2020   57 Replies
While there is no such thing as “the perfect production system", Kanban is an uncomplicated yet effective system for creating...
Read More

VIDEO: ShiftWorx Custom Reporting Through BI Tools

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   July 7, 2020  
When discussing the release of ShiftWorx software, we often touch on how we put more data at your fingertips than...
Read More

How Trillium Metal Stampings is Using ShiftWorx Plus

Manufacturing Articles Case Study
admin   June 4, 2020  
We recently had the chance to sit down with Sarah Tebbutt, the Plant Manager at Trillium Metal Stampings in Kitchener...
Read More

Observations of Manufacturing During the Pandemic

Freepoint News Articles
admin   May 22, 2020  
Data can reveal some interesting trends, and this is certainly true in manufacturing, where the aggregated data from approximately 100...
Read More

FreePoint is Back At Microsoft’s Vox ISM Event

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   May 19, 2020  
FreePoint is once again excited to be taking part in this year’s Best Manufacturing Apps Conference (BMAC). Hosted by Microsoft...
Read More

Getting Ready for the Restart

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   May 5, 2020  
Industry is getting ready to restart. Prior to the Covid crisis, you may have been contemplating things like connecting your...
Read More

Maintain Remote Visibility into Your Shop

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology
admin   March 23, 2020  
To help further support our clients during this trying time, we wanted to outline how you can leverage ShiftWorx to...
Read More

FreePoint, COVID-19 and You

Freepoint News
admin   March 19, 2020  
To ensure the success of our clients during this difficult time, we have outlined various ways manufacturers can use ShiftWorx...
Read More

FreePoint Technologies Increases Focus on Manufacturing

Freepoint News
admin   March 19, 2020  
Direct Impact Solutions to acquire FileMaker business and other non-manufacturing assets LONDON, Ont., Mar. 19, 2020—FreePoint Technologies, an award-winning provider...
Read More

Announcing ShiftWorx Plus – Your End-to-End Machine Monitoring Solution

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Freepoint News
admin   March 13, 2020  
 A Machine Monitoring Solution that Tracks the Metrics that Matter Most to Manufacturers FreePoint Technologies announces the release of their...
Read More

Explore The New ShiftWorx Plus

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology
admin   March 5, 2020   1 Reply
Big changes are coming to FreePoint Technologies! If you’re a manufacturer who wants more quantitative data from your machines while...
Read More

FreePoint is Attending Microsoft’s VOX ISM FPAC Conference

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   March 2, 2020  
FreePoint is excited to be taking part in this year’s Financial Process Automation Conference (FPAC). Hosted by Microsoft Canada partner,...
Read More

Forbes Article: Industry 4.0 – Are Companies Doing Enough?

Articles
admin   February 25, 2020  
Industry 4.0 is the latest industrial revolution to shake up the manufacturing industry. As organizations begin to transition into this...
Read More

5 Ways You Can Customize Your IIoT Experience

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   January 21, 2020  
As more manufacturers begin to transition to an IIoT environment, sometimes they may find an off-the-shelf solution just isn’t enough....
Read More

Why Manufacturers Need to Automate Data Collection

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   January 16, 2020  
The speed and volume of data collection is rapidly increasing. This makes it overwhelming for manufacturers to determine how best...
Read More

Top 3 Reasons Manufacturers Aren’t Connecting to the Cloud

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   January 7, 2020  
The Internet and cloud computing movements are gaining momentum and in full swing in many sectors in our society, including...
Read More

5 Reasons to Start Your Digital Transformation Today

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring
admin   December 19, 2019  
With the end of the year fast approaching, it is not uncommon for manufacturing plants to experience a slow down...
Read More

FreePoint’s Year in Review

Freepoint News
admin   December 17, 2019  
With the help of our partners, clients and employees, 2019 has been a huge year of change and growth for...
Read More

Discussing Project Launches in Manufacturing Automation Magazine

Publication Articles Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   December 5, 2019  
Paul’s latest publication featuring in Manufacturing Automation Magazine discusses the challenge of project launches, stating: “The hardest thing to do...
Read More

The Secret Behind Monitoring Manual Processes

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   December 3, 2019  
From a machine monitoring standpoint, the wide range of equipment and tactics used by manufacturers pose a challenge. For instance,...
Read More

Connecting Legacy Machines to IIoT

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   November 28, 2019  
Implementing IoT technology may seem like a challenge to manufacturers: do they purchase new, digitally compatible equipment— or maintain the...
Read More

FreePoint Named One of Manufacturing Technology Insights Top Industrial IoT Solution Providers of 2019

Manufacturing Freepoint News Technology
admin   November 25, 2019  
FreePoint Technologies is excited to announce that we have been named one of Manufacturing Technology Insights Top 10 Industrial IoT...
Read More

7 Steps to Selecting the Best Software Vendor

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   November 20, 2019  
Read More

Blueberries, Blockchains & Manufacturing Blockchain Made Simple: Part 2

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   November 12, 2019  
In our last blog in this 2-part series on blockchains, we defined and illustrated blockchain in manufacturing and its rising...
Read More

FreePoint Founder Hits the Trifecta in Manufacturing Automation Magazine

Publication Articles Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   November 5, 2019  
FreePoint Founder and Chair, Paul Hogendoorn has featured in Manufacturing Automation Magazine’s October issue with his article titled “Hitting the...
Read More

Blueberries, Blockchains & Manufacturing Blockchain Made Simple: Part 1

Manufacturing Technology
admin   October 22, 2019  
Intel, the Silicon Valley-based computer chip maker, has been working with Oregon blueberry farmers and fruit processers this year in...
Read More

How FreePoint Ensures IIoT Data Security

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   October 21, 2019  
According to Million Insights, by 2025 the Industrial Internet of Things market will be valued at $933.62 billion. As we...
Read More

FreePoint Returns to FabTech

Freepoint News Industry 4.0 Events
admin   October 15, 2019  
Read More

Manufacturing Machine Maintenance the Smart Way

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   October 4, 2019   4 Replies
Question: What is "the world’s most common and safest mode of transportation?" Wait for it... Answer: Elevators. Those ubiquitous mobile...
Read More

FreePoint Founder Redefines Success in Manufacturing Automation Magazine

Publication Articles Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   September 18, 2019  
Earlier last week, FreePoint Founder and Chair, Paul Hogendoorn was featured in Manufacturing Automation Magazine for his article titled “Redefining...
Read More

2019 Canadian Tooling and Machining Association’s Annual General Meeting

Trade Show Freepoint News Case Study Manufacturing
admin   September 11, 2019  
As a proud member of the Canadian Tool and Machining Association (CTMA), FreePoint is excited to again be attending the...
Read More

The Manufacturing Trifecta

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   August 20, 2019  
Just in case you don’t know the term, “hitting the Trifecta” is an expression used to describe the ultimate winning...
Read More

Machine Downtime Narration is About Listening to Operators, Not Watching Them

Manufacturing Technology
admin   July 24, 2019  
FreePoint’s Narrative – it’s not management watching operators, it’s management listening to operators! As the Co-Founder and Chairman of FreePoint...
Read More

New API Enables Enhanced Integration Capabilities

Technology Freepoint News
admin   June 27, 2019  
FreePoint Technologies now has an API that enables outside resources to connect with the ShiftWorx platform. FreePoint’s application programming interface...
Read More

Connect ANY Machines, Regardless of AGE

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   June 20, 2019  
Read More

Machine Monitoring Costs Less Than You Think

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   June 5, 2019  
For any business, the process of implementing any new technology can often seem like a costly and time-consuming task. Industry...
Read More

FreePoint at the 2019 Microsoft VOX ISM Event

Trade Show Freepoint News
admin   May 27, 2019  
Read More

USMCA Insights Gained on my Visit to Queretaro

Publication Articles Freepoint News Manufacturing
admin   May 22, 2019  
On a recent trip to Mexico, I found myself assessing the new United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USCMA), and how...
Read More

FreePoint Surpasses $45 Million Client Dollars Saved

Freepoint News
admin   May 17, 2019  
It is with great pride that we announce FreePoint Technologies has officially saved our clients more than forty-five million dollars...
Read More

FreePoint is Attending Microsoft’s Vox ISM Event

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Manufacturing
admin   May 13, 2019  
FreePoint is excited to be taking part in this year’s Best Manufacturing Apps Conference (BMAC). Hosted by Microsoft Canada partner,...
Read More

FreePoint Featured in CIO Applications Top 10 Manufacturing Solution Providers

Manufacturing Freepoint News Technology
admin   May 1, 2019  
FreePoint Technologies is proud to announce that we have been featured in CIO Applications’ Top 10 Digital Manufacturing Solution Providers....
Read More

Improvements To Productivity By Minimizing Downtime With FreePoint’s Notifications

Technology Freepoint News
admin   April 11, 2019  
FreePoint's Notifications product uses the ShiftWorx platform to send out alert messages by e-mail or SMS text message when a...
Read More

How Reason Codes Help Reduce Machine Downtime

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   April 8, 2019  
The worst enemy of any manufacturer is machine downtime. How to control and mitigate downtime is a constant battle for...
Read More

Why FreePoint’s IIoT Solutions Have Quick ROI

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   March 27, 2019  
The transition to industry 4.0 can seem daunting at first. How much will it cost? How will it fit my...
Read More

FreePoint and Intellacor Team Up To Reinvigorate US Manufacturing

Manufacturing Freepoint News
admin   March 22, 2019  
Using ShiftWorx, Intellacor brings Industry 4.0 to existing factory equipment across the United States (more…)
Read More

Increasing Efficiency With FreePoint

Freepoint News Machine Monitoring
admin   March 6, 2019  
About Caldwell For more +130 years, Caldwell has created quality spring balances for window manufacturers around the world. Their products...
Read More

FreePoint Opens First US Office

Freepoint News
admin   February 4, 2019  
As a growing company that strives to think globally and act locally, FreePoint recognizes the importance of establishing permanent offices...
Read More

FreePoint Expands Into Soft Goods With TexTempo Partnership

Technology Freepoint News
admin   January 30, 2019  
TexTempo brings deep experience in textile and related industries to FreePoint ShiftWorx platform LONDON, Ont. and ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2019—FreePoint...
Read More

FreePoint Doubles Down On Industrial IoT Growth In Manufacturing

Technology Freepoint News
admin   January 9, 2019  
Company announces acquisition of CoreSolutions to address demand from customers worldwide LONDON, Ont., Jan. 9, 2019—FreePoint Technologies, an award-winning provider...
Read More

In The News: FreePoint At NRCC Innovation Hub

Freepoint News
admin   December 4, 2018  
On November 30th the National Research Council, opened its doors to introduce the new $5-million Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub....
Read More

In The News: FreePoint Featured In Business London

Freepoint News
admin   November 27, 2018  
Business London Magazine is a local Postmedia edition that publishes a monthly review of local businesses, news and trends covering...
Read More

Canadian Tooling and Machining Association Annual General Meeting

Trade Show Freepoint News
admin   October 5, 2018  
Read More

FreePoint Attends Microsoft VOX ISM Event

Trade Show Freepoint News
admin   October 3, 2018  
Read More

7 Ways IIoT Solutions Are Driving Manufacturing Success

Manufacturing Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   September 21, 2018  
Manufacturers and industrialists in every sector are on the threshold of significant change. Industry 4.0 is the newest industrial revolution....
Read More

FreePoint Presents: The Microsoft Dynamics Solid Gold Event

Trade Show Machine Monitoring Freepoint News
admin   September 21, 2018  
FreePoint Technologies is excited to be presenting at the fall Vox ISM seminar in Mississauga at Microsoft Canada HQ. (more…)
Read More

Six Ways Machine Monitoring Can Save You Money Today

Freepoint News Machine Monitoring
admin   September 17, 2018  
In every manufacturing process, there are two elements; value, and non-value. Both cost time and money, but only one will...
Read More

Simple Reporting Systems Collect Valuable Data from Your Legacy Machines

Freepoint News Articles Machine Monitoring
admin   September 12, 2018  
Machines built 20-years ago were built to withstand decades of use. They are the core of many factories, but these...
Read More

FreePoint Senior VP John Traynor Interviewed By Stock News Now

Freepoint News Machine Monitoring
admin   September 6, 2018  
Recently, our Senior Vice President,  John Traynor was interviewed by Stock News Now at the CSE in Vancouver, British Columbia. ...
Read More

4 Myths of IIoT and Industry 4.0

Articles
admin   August 13, 2018  
Recently, we had the pleasure of participating in the speaker series with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium to discuss the 4 Myths...
Read More

5 Reasons You Need IIoT Technology In Your Factory Today

Articles
admin   July 25, 2018  
The business of manufacturing is rapidly evolving. Being coined the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, it’s all about retrieving...
Read More

How Narrative Software Helps Your Operators Feel Heard

Articles
admin   July 23, 2018  
As a plant manager or team lead, you have the essential responsibility of keeping your operators motivated. Helping them gain...
Read More

Recruiting Millennial Employees: How To Make Your Factory Next Generation Ready

Articles
admin   July 13, 2018  
The face of manufacturing is changing. As older workers retire, millennials (aged 18 to 35) are the biggest workforce available...
Read More

You Can Connect All The Machines On Your Shop Floor Today!

Articles
admin   July 11, 2018  
You’ve likely heard the term Internet of Things (IoT) in reference to smart home technology but how does it relate...
Read More

How Technology is Transforming Manufacturing

Manufacturing
admin   April 12, 2018  
By nature of the industry, manufacturing has always been an early adopter of new technologies as and when they happen....
Read More

[Infographic] Top 10 Reasons It Is Great To Work In Manufacturing

Manufacturing
admin   April 4, 2018  
Manufacturing is a great place to work. As an industry, it contributes significantly to Canada’s GDP, which brings wealth to...
Read More

FreePoint Is Featured In Manufacturing Automation Magazine!

Articles
admin   March 23, 2018  
FreePoint was recently honored to be featured in a double-page spread article in the March/April edition of Manufacturing Automation magazine....
Read More

With Machine Monitoring, Instant ROI is possible

Machine Monitoring
admin   March 15, 2018  
Manufacturing is frequently considered to be at the cutting edge when it comes to the adoption of new technologies. Over...
Read More

How Manufacturing Is At The Cutting Edge

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   March 6, 2018  
The world of industry and technology are merging and expanding exponentially, forming a connected network of people and machines that...
Read More

Randy McDonald joins FreePoint Technologies

Freepoint News
admin   February 21, 2018  
We are thrilled to announce that Randy McDonald has joined FreePoint Technologies. Randy has 30 years of experience in machining,...
Read More

The Benefits of Empowering The Workforce Using Machine Monitoring

Machine Monitoring
admin   February 15, 2018  
Handing over control to the workforce might feel a little counterintuitive, but there’s plenty of evidence to support that this...
Read More

2017 Manufacturing: A Year In Review

Manufacturing Articles
admin   January 16, 2018  
The political landscape of 2017 has been a portrait of peaks and troughs. Brexit in the UK presents potential possibilities...
Read More

The 5 Most Popular Content Pieces of 2017

Freepoint News
admin   December 21, 2017  
2017 marked another successful year at FreePoint Technologies Inc. Specifically, we wrote more content than we ever had before! We...
Read More

How To Recruit Top Manufacturing Talent in 2018

Manufacturing Articles
admin   December 18, 2017  
Can’t fill those empty shifts? Perhaps you have permanent roles for the right people, but you just can’t recruit the...
Read More

Top Manufacturing Trends To Watch For In 2018

Articles
admin   December 7, 2017  
The world is changing, and 2018 is likely to become the year the manufacturing industries adopt many of the innovations...
Read More

How To Keep Employees Happy and Productive

Articles
admin   November 29, 2017  
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a happy workforce is a productive one. Just throwing money at them, to contradict...
Read More

How To Prevent Downtime and Keep Your Machines Running

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   November 21, 2017  
Downtime can cost your business thousands of dollars an hour, so it’s essential that you employ preventative measures that ensure...
Read More

7 Keys To Boost Your Workplace Culture

Case Study Articles
admin   November 8, 2017  
According to a recent survey of workplace culture carried out by Gallup, manufacturing has the lowest percentage of positive employee...
Read More

The Effects of Big Data & Being a Data Driven Company

Case Study Articles Technology
admin   November 1, 2017  
You could say that the business world, from the perspective of those who run it, is about facts and figures,...
Read More

How Manufacturers Can Recruit Millennials

Manufacturing Articles Case Study
admin   October 19, 2017  
The key to engage with and recruit Millennials is to consciously create and acknowledge value. The widely recognized trait of...
Read More

5 Ways to Increase Productivity on the Manufacturing Floor

Manufacturing Articles Case Study
admin   October 11, 2017  
An on-going concern for plant managers and production floor supervisors is productivity. Regardless of the size of your business, determining...
Read More

Gamification: What is it & How is it Used in the Workplace

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   September 29, 2017  
Do you have a strategy to motivate your workers? Are you worried about your production floor’s productivity? Do you find...
Read More

Now Hiring Director Of Sales & Marketing

Freepoint News
admin   September 28, 2017  
Job Description The Director of Sales & Marketing will devise and manage our sales opportunities and implement strategic plans to...
Read More

What Makes FreePoint Technologies Unique?

Technology Articles Freepoint News
admin   September 26, 2017  
Just like any other product or service, there are multiple companies that provide machine monitoring solutions which provide a way...
Read More

5 Reasons Your Operator’s Performance is Slipping & How To Fix it

Manufacturing Articles Case Study
admin   September 15, 2017  
If you have a manufacturing business, you have to put in extra efforts to increase the performance and productivity of...
Read More

How to Know if you are Ready to Implement Machine Monitoring

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   September 11, 2017  
The simple and straight answer is that, if you are a manufacturer and haven’t yet implemented machine monitoring, then you...
Read More

Image Processing Now Available

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   August 24, 2017  
We are excited to announce the completion of our image processing system project! We can now incorporate "image capture" and...
Read More

Hacker Studios Presentation

Technology Articles
admin   August 3, 2017  
Read More

Digital Manufacturing: The Future of the Factory is Now

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   June 29, 2017  
Over the past few decades, IT has penetrated deep into manufacturing, making it a core component of all industrial systems...
Read More

Smart Manufacturing: What You Need To Know

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   June 13, 2017  
In the 80s & 90s, "Smart Manufacturing didn't exist. Industries streamlined their limited automation processes led by PLCs & controllers...
Read More

Fanshawe Industry Day

Freepoint News Articles
admin   June 12, 2017  
Read More

Featured Article in the London Free Press

Articles
admin   June 10, 2017  
We are featured in today's (March 27, 2017) London Free Press! The article, titled Closing the knowledge Gap, explains how...
Read More

BDC Study: Industry 4.0 – The New Industrial Revolution

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   June 5, 2017  
Often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 will have a profound impact on all manufacturing sectors across...
Read More

Industry 4.0 – The Modern Industrial Revolution

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   June 1, 2017  
The world underwent a massive technological change with the discovery of solid state technology. The 1960s & '70s saw a...
Read More

Receive a Grant up to $100,000 for Installing Machine Monitoring

Technology Articles Machine Monitoring
admin   May 25, 2017  
A partnership between the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) and the Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE) created the Automotive Supplier...
Read More

Get More Out Of Your Manufacturing Software

Articles
admin   May 24, 2017  
Think. Plan. Do. Then, measure what gets done. When it comes to manufacturing, most shop supervisors and plant manager consider...
Read More

What is IoT & What Role Does it Play in Manufacturing

Technology
admin   May 15, 2017  
Scientific innovation continually finds a home within manufacturing. From the very invention of the machine, to the introduction of 3D...
Read More

Manufacturing A Smooth Digital Transformation

Manufacturing Articles Technology
admin   May 10, 2017  
Sometimes you come across an article you just have to share. Manufacturing a smooth digital transformation is one of those...
Read More

How Manufacturers Are Recruiting Millennials

Articles
admin   April 26, 2017  
Engaging workers through technology, connecting meaning to work, and sharing information are 3 core beliefs we have at FreePoint Technologies....
Read More

Top 3 Benefits of Machine Monitoring

Case Study Articles Machine Monitoring Technology
admin   April 24, 2017  
In our previous blog post, “How Machine Monitoring Works”, we explored the 6 steps involved in connecting your machines, storing...
Read More

Leveling the Playing Field for the Millennial Generation

Manufacturing Articles Case Study
admin   April 20, 2017  
No one likes an unfair game or an unfair system. With access to new technology such as the internet and...
Read More

Trade Shows Happening in 2017

Trade Show Freepoint News
admin   April 12, 2017  
It is going to be a busy year in 2017! We are excited to announce that we will be attending...
Read More

Email And Text Notification Utility can now be set by Shift

Technology
admin   March 21, 2017   2 Replies
The ShiftWorx Notifications module now allows email and text alerts to be active only during select shifts. To edit an...
Read More

FreePoint Helps Client Increase Productivity by 25%

Case Study
admin   February 4, 2017  
The following case study demonstrates how FreePoint’s technologies were successfully used by a manufacturer to help increase their productivity by...
Read More

FreePoint Helps A Customer Increase Their Productivity By 42%

Manufacturing Articles Machine Monitoring Freepoint News Technology Case Study
admin   January 19, 2017  
The following case study demonstrates how FreePoint’s technologies were successfully used by their customer to help increase the productivity of...
Read More

FreePoint adds to its Board of Directors

Articles
admin   January 6, 2017  
FreePoint is thrilled to announce that Richard Kostoff and Tom O’Brien have joined our Board of Directors, effective immediately. Richard...
Read More

VIDEO: What is ANDON?

/in , ,

WHY Are the Japanese Companies (especially TOYOTA) Able to Consistently Produce Better Quality Cars? What is it That They do That’s Different from any Other Brands; and Why Are Their Cars Always so Well Built?

Learn more about ShiftWorx™ Plus “Wireless” ANDON System to increase your manufacturing quality today, regardless of the Industry. ShiftWorx™ ANDON is easy-to-use and customizable. Offering all the benefits of an ANDON system and more at a fraction of the cost to integrate given there is no wiring, no installation, and no labor required.

https://shiftworxmes.com/products-mes-saas/

#Andon #LeanManufacturing #TPS #Toyota #Industry40 #MachineMonitoringSystem #IIoT #ManufacturingExecutionSystem #MESsystem

You might also like
The Most Common Problems Manufacturers Face Transitioning to Industry 4.0
Kanban & Lean Manufacturing: Are They Relevant Today: Part 1
FreePoint Featured in CIO Applications Top 10 Manufacturing Solution Providers
5 Reasons to Start Your Digital Transformation Today
Bridging the IIoT Technology Gap
Announcing ShiftWorx Plus – Your End-to-End Machine Monitoring Solution
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

What Our
Customers Say

About ShiftWorx™ MES Solution

READ MORE REVIEWS

“Feature rich management system with exceptional ROI. Easily deployable by anyone with reasonable ability to follow directions. Dashboard visuals require less setup than many other systems and are focused on real business needs. The price is extremely affordable, and you’re not forced to use proprietary hardware beyond that which is needed to communicate to the cloud backend.”

~Michael M., Magna International Inc.

“The support has been great that’s the biggest comment I have. The idea of this package is great. I like that the program is very easy to use and the amount of options is really great; as an engineer I like the way I can tinker with it. Its a great interface to work with.”

~Peter R., HABCO Industries, LLC.

“ShiftWorx is a tool for the future. ShiftWorx is a useful and easy to use digital tool in the manufacturing sector.”

~Ray D., Anchor Danly Inc.

“ShiftWorx has been a great tool to help us understand how some of our most important assets are being utilized. We have been able to confirm our estimates of utilization and better understand when insourcing and outsourcing make sense. It has also been a great tool for justifying the purchase of additional machines. ShiftWorx was quick and easy to deploy and has provided us with years of actionable data.”

~Steve J., Steelcase

“Great stuff! Ease of use and accurate data output from machines.”

~Jarrod A., Vulcan Steel Pty Ltd.

“We have had a great experience with ShiftWorx and their crew of people who support the system. Added features we needed were implemented and it’s a tool we use daily. Good customer service which made choosing ShiftWorx easier.”

~John W., Great Lakes Copper Ltd.

“Collecting all data from the operators like downtime or real time spindle run; which could help us with scheduling jobs or meeting customer satisfaction. The product is very easy to use, the best thing I liked about the product is that I can monitor all the spindle time on every machine from the cottage or from the office at work.”

~Szilveszter T., Shimco North America Inc.

“Great team of people producing a great product, and servicing it well. Excellent company to work with, and the product is fantastic.”

~Steve S., Triton Innovation Inc.

“Great remote factory floor visibility. Overall, the product was easy to install, customize and use to monitor and identify ways to improve productivity. Especially during Covid when travel to our 4 factories was restricted, the ShiftWorx software was very instrumental in allowing me to monitor the progress that our manufacturing equipment was making. The software also allows you to quickly see variances both over time and compared to similar equipment and take corrective actions if needed. The ShiftWorx software and FreePoint hardware allowed visibility to our oldest and newest machines including Oxy fuel flame cutters, Blanchard Grinders and CNC milling machines. We have made an overall machine efficiency improvement of 15% in the last 2 years using ShiftWorx to monitor the progress.”

~Kevin F., Anchor Danly Inc.

“After implementing ShiftWorx, Excel experienced a 40% decrease in machine downtime. Runtime on our cutting machines increased by 50%. All employees could see how their machine was running and this helped engage machine operators in keeping their machines running and identifying reasons for downtime.”

~Colleen W., Excel Connection Inc.

“ShiftWorx was really easy to deploy. Any roadblocks, and I contacted the support team which was great. It is daunting at first when looking at the all of the available data and reporting and KPI options, but, after using ShiftWorx more and understanding the setup of different data sources the data collection on our machines was great. The public API use allowed us to integrate it in ways we never could have imagined up front. That it allows operators to do their work and get their input into the improvement of the workflow process. It did not impede their work productivity. ShiftWorx in the cloud is easy to administer, no other product came close.”

~Erin H., Motionalysis Inc.

“Overall Good Price for the product. Very much like it , and will implement in a broader scheme. The direct visual bars and KPIs are great for machining or production. Reporting feature very nice. It’s a mature product and is low cost.”

~Miao Z., Narmco Group Ltd.

“Great real time software! Easy visual of our plant’s productivity.”

~Joe I., Centoco Plastics Ltd.

“Makes a difference right away! This simple to use software drives performance on the shopfloor right away. It allows for simple metrics that drive bottom line results. I saw immediate changes to how our machinists decided to process jobs as they got visual feedback of the importance of spindle uptime. At a glance I can see what has happened in the last 24 hours and understand our performance – and so can everyone else in the company.”

~Ben W., Armo-Tool Ltd.

“After the initial set up, everything has been running rather smoothly. It’s great that I can access the real-time data via the web-based dashboard.”

~Christopher G., Tipco Punch Inc.

“Real time data is key – Overall I am satisfied with ShiftWorx. Ability to effectively display production information real time and quickly identify/correct issues as they arise. Also really like the “Time Shift” functionality that has been brought back from previous versions.”

~Ryan B.,  Jebco Manufacturing Inc.

“Understanding the reasoning behind our downtime improves the efficiency of the machine. Measuring the efficiency of a machine is critical to our business and then being able to understand the reasons behind downtime improves on our efficiency.”

~Ken S., Vulcan Steel Pty Ltd.

“We have focused on downtime issues. Finding out where the problems are and correcting them as needed. The reporting and scheduled reporting makes it easy for our Group Leaders to provide updates to management and employees.”

~Gina M., Great Lakes Copper Ltd.

“We have their system installed on all our CNC machines, and it is a considerable benefit to our company, and significantly improves our systems and process on a continual basis.”

~Chuck H., J/E Bearing & Machine Ltd.

“We’ve had similar solutions, but it hasn’t been as good as FreePoint’s. Their support staff gets back with questions and answers very quickly. It’s made our transition almost seamless – very easy. Shop foreman’s lives are so much easier now too; in the past, they would have to keep notes in their pockets to keep track of issues on the floor. Now, they get that 100% accurate data, in real-time.”

~Engineer, Welland Forge, IMT Group Partner

“Great for automotive manufacturing use. Nice oversight of production results or issues.”

~Bill W., Autotube Ltd.

“We improved production uptime by using concrete data. The overall experience is pleasurable. The technical support we receive is always second to none. The team at ShiftWorx is always willing to help – even to the point of designing or redesigning aspects of the software to make our company more productive. The data collected on our KPI’s helps us make well informed decisions.”

~Andrew H., Excel Connection Inc.

“Great advantage using ShiftWorx MES for Paper machine processing roll-to-roll. Machine operator’s performance and Order processing time have given us a new approach to order planning and Inventory scheduling. Its user friendliness, installation time, and ease of learning and implementation are all pros of ShiftWorx MES.”

~Ricardo M., Papel Satinado SA de CV

“I have been involved with FreePoint in one way or another since its inception. Very forward thinking folks, with a genuine interest in the growth and prosperity of the North American Manufacturing Sector. The technology and product they offer is top notch, a great solution for machine monitoring in today’s manufacturing environment.”

~Jason B., Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

What Our
Customers Say

About ShiftWorx™ MES Solution

READ MORE REVIEWS

“Feature rich management system with exceptional ROI. Easily deployable by anyone with reasonable ability to follow directions. Dashboard visuals require less setup than many other systems and are focused on real business needs. The price is extremely affordable, and you’re not forced to use proprietary hardware beyond that which is needed to communicate to the cloud backend.”

~ Michael M., Magna International Inc.

“The support has been great that’s the biggest comment I have. The idea of this package is great. I like that the program is very easy to use and the amount of options is really great; as an engineer I like the way I can tinker with it. Its a great interface to work with.”

~ Peter R., HABCO Industries, LLC.

“ShiftWorx is a tool for the future. ShiftWorx is a useful and easy to use digital tool in the manufacturing sector.”

~ Ray D., Anchor Danly Inc.

“ShiftWorx has been a great tool to help us understand how some of our most important assets are being utilized. We have been able to confirm our estimates of utilization and better understand when insourcing and outsourcing make sense. It has also been a great tool for justifying the purchase of additional machines. ShiftWorx was quick and easy to deploy and has provided us with years of actionable data.”

~ Steve J., Steelcase

“Great stuff! Ease of use and accurate data output from machines.”

~ Jarrod A., Vulcan Steel Pty Ltd.

“We have had a great experience with ShiftWorx and their crew of people who support the system. Added features we needed were implemented and it’s a tool we use daily. Good customer service which made choosing ShiftWorx easier.”

~ John W., Great Lakes Copper Ltd.

“Collecting all data from the operators like downtime or real time spindle run; which could help us with scheduling jobs or meeting customer satisfaction. The product is very easy to use, the best thing I liked about the product is that I can monitor all the spindle time on every machine from the cottage or from the office at work.”

~ Szilveszter T., Shimco North America Inc.

“Great team of people producing a great product, and servicing it well. Excellent company to work with, and the product is fantastic.”

~ Steve S., Triton Innovation Inc.

“Great remote factory floor visibility. Overall, the product was easy to install, customize and use to monitor and identify ways to improve productivity. Especially during Covid when travel to our 4 factories was restricted, the ShiftWorx software was very instrumental in allowing me to monitor the progress that our manufacturing equipment was making. The software also allows you to quickly see variances both over time and compared to similar equipment and take corrective actions if needed. The ShiftWorx software and FreePoint hardware allowed visibility to our oldest and newest machines including Oxy fuel flame cutters, Blanchard Grinders and CNC milling machines. We have made an overall machine efficiency improvement of 15% in the last 2 years using ShiftWorx to monitor the progress.”

~ Kevin F., Anchor Danly Inc.

“After implementing ShiftWorx, Excel experienced a 40% decrease in machine downtime. Runtime on our cutting machines increased by 50%. All employees could see how their machine was running and this helped engage machine operators in keeping their machines running and identifying reasons for downtime.”

~ Colleen W., Excel Connection Inc.

“ShiftWorx was really easy to deploy. Any roadblocks, and I contacted the support team which was great. It is daunting at first when looking at the all of the available data and reporting and KPI options, but, after using ShiftWorx more and understanding the setup of different data sources the data collection on our machines was great. The public API use allowed us to integrate it in ways we never could have imagined up front. That it allows operators to do their work and get their input into the improvement of the workflow process. It did not impede their work productivity. ShiftWorx in the cloud is easy to administer, no other product came close.”

~ Erin H., Motionalysis Inc.

“Overall Good Price for the product. Very much like it , and will implement in a broader scheme. The direct visual bars and KPIs are great for machining or production. Reporting feature very nice. It’s a mature product and is low cost.”

~ Miao Z., Narmco Group Ltd.

“Great real time software! Easy visual of our plant’s productivity.”

~ Joe I., Centoco Plastics Ltd.

“Makes a difference right away! This simple to use software drives performance on the shopfloor right away. It allows for simple metrics that drive bottom line results. I saw immediate changes to how our machinists decided to process jobs as they got visual feedback of the importance of spindle uptime. At a glance I can see what has happened in the last 24 hours and understand our performance – and so can everyone else in the company.”

~ Ben W., Armo-Tool Ltd.

“After the initial set up, everything has been running rather smoothly. It’s great that I can access the real-time data via the web-based dashboard.”

~ Christopher G., Tipco Punch Inc.

“Real time data is key – Overall I am satisfied with ShiftWorx. Ability to effectively display production information real time and quickly identify/correct issues as they arise. Also really like the “Time Shift” functionality that has been brought back from previous versions.”

~ Ryan B.,  Jebco Manufacturing Inc.

“Understanding the reasoning behind our downtime improves the efficiency of the machine. Measuring the efficiency of a machine is critical to our business and then being able to understand the reasons behind downtime improves on our efficiency.”

~ Ken S., Vulcan Steel Pty Ltd.

“We have focused on downtime issues. Finding out where the problems are and correcting them as needed. The reporting and scheduled reporting makes it easy for our Group Leaders to provide updates to management and employees.”

~ Gina M., Great Lakes Copper Ltd.

“We have their system installed on all our CNC machines, and it is a considerable benefit to our company, and significantly improves our systems and process on a continual basis.”

~ Chuck H., J/E Bearing & Machine Ltd.

“We’ve had similar solutions, but it hasn’t been as good as FreePoint’s. Their support staff gets back with questions and answers very quickly. It’s made our transition almost seamless – very easy. Shop foreman’s lives are so much easier now too; in the past, they would have to keep notes in their pockets to keep track of issues on the floor. Now, they get that 100% accurate data, in real-time.”

~ Engineer, Welland Forge, IMT Group Partner

“Great for automotive manufacturing use. Nice oversight of production results or issues.”

~ Bill W., Autotube Ltd.

“We improved production uptime by using concrete data. The overall experience is pleasurable. The technical support we receive is always second to none. The team at ShiftWorx is always willing to help – even to the point of designing or redesigning aspects of the software to make our company more productive. The data collected on our KPI’s helps us make well informed decisions.”

~ Andrew H., Excel Connection Inc.

“Great advantage using ShiftWorx MES for Paper machine processing roll-to-roll. Machine operator’s performance and Order processing time have given us a new approach to order planning and Inventory scheduling. Its user friendliness, installation time, and ease of learning and implementation are all pros of ShiftWorx MES.”

~ Ricardo M., Papel Satinado SA de CV

“I have been involved with FreePoint in one way or another since its inception. Very forward thinking folks, with a genuine interest in the growth and prosperity of the North American Manufacturing Sector. The technology and product they offer is top notch, a great solution for machine monitoring in today’s manufacturing environment.”

~ Jason B., Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

We are proud members of the following associations:

 

We are proud members of the following associations:

 

Book a Demo

Experience ShiftWorx™ MES Software Live!

LEARN MORE

Book a Demo

Experience ShiftWorx™ MES Software Live!

LEARN MORE

Connect

T 1.800.682.0486
E info@getfreepoint.com

Corporate Headquarters

1074 Dearness Drive
London, ON Canada
N6E 1N9

PRESS RELEASE: ShiftWorx™ for the Graphic Arts IndustryFreePoint Welcomes its New Leadership Team