Helios vs MachineMetrics

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MachineMetrics is a production intelligence platform for manufacturers that gathers machine and operational data to monitor production. It tracks machine status, utilization, downtime, quality, and OEE from automatically collected data. Connectivity options include MTConnect, OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet IP, and digital or analog I/O for machines without standard connectivity. Production Analytics compares actual performance with planned estimates and reports cycle times, downtime, OEE, and costs. Real-time alerts and workflows notify people when production issues need attention. The Core Platform lists machine connectivity management, automated tracking, dashboards, historical reporting, open APIs, and unlimited users. Intelligent MES adds ERP integration, job and production order tracking, labor tickets, scheduling, and job routing; Enterprise includes multi-site rollouts, business intelligence integration, and advanced security and user management. Browser access is available through the cloud platform, including its web app on phones and tablets; ShopPulse is a tablet interface. Pricing is on request, and there is no free plan. All plans include remote technical support, onboarding, training, and a designated support contact.