What’s really happening on your shop floor?


Thursday 7 August 2025, 7:00:00 PM


At Optima, they’re done guessing.
34 machines. One goal: turn raw data into real decisions.

From ERP tuning to energy tracking and part-level insights, Dwayne Barnett-Ritcey of Optima shares how they’re using machine monitoring to level up operations — and why it’s about more than just green vs. red lights.

If you want to know what the future of smart machining actually looks like, this video is worth a watch! Join MTDCNC’s Tony Gunn for a deep dive into Optima’s smart factory journey — straight from the shop floor.



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