(Minitab: State College, PA) -- Minitab, a global leader in data management, predictive analytics, and process improvement solutions, announced the acquisition of Scytec, a manufacturing technology company specializing in real-time machine data collection, machine monitoring, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) software.

This acquisition enhances Minitab’s end-to-end solutions for manufacturers by expanding data collection from the shop floor and enabling deeper operational insights from real-time data gathered directly from manufacturing equipment.

With the addition of Scytec’s DataXchange software, Minitab extends its capabilities to collect comprehensive, real-time operational data from machines such as CNC (computer numerical control) machines, PLCs (programmable logic controllers), robots, welders, and other manufacturing equipment. This enables manufacturers to visualize machine performance, use, and downtime data to better understand and improve operations.

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