US-based analytics and process improvement leader Minitab has acquired Scytec, a specialist in real-time machine data collection and monitoring. 

The acquisition expands Minitab’s capabilities to capture shop-floor data, improve process insights, and advance operational excellence for manufacturers worldwide.

Scytec’s DataXchange software enables real-time collection of operational data from machines including CNC equipment, PLCs, robots, and welders. Integrating this technology allows manufacturers to visualise performance, utilisation, and downtime metrics directly from the factory floor, supporting targeted improvements in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Jeffrey T. Slovin, president and CEO of Minitab, said: “The future of manufacturing depends on connecting real-time operational data with meaningful analytics. By bringing Scytec’s shop-floor data collection into Minitab’s analytics portfolio, we’re closing the gap between what happens on the factory floor and how manufacturers analyze, improve, and optimize their operations. This acquisition advances our vision for a more connected, data-driven factory.”

Minitab now offers standardised data collection across production lines and quality labs, combining basic data capture with advanced solutions such as statistical process control (SPC) and digital process twins. These tools support continuous improvement initiatives and enable manufacturers to identify root causes, reduce waste, and optimise processes in real time.

Josh Davids, CEO of Scytec, added: “Minitab and Scytec share a common goal of empowering manufacturers with reliable data they can act on. By joining Minitab, Scytec’s DataXchange technology can reach a broader global audience and become part of a more comprehensive manufacturing analytics platform that connects operations data with quality and improvement workflows.”

The acquisition strengthens Minitab’s support for modern manufacturing methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma and predictive analytics.

Read the full report to see how Minitab is reshaping operational excellence with real-time manufacturing analytics.

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