--- title: Why Original Equipment Manufacturers Need Smart Machines description: Digital Transformation starts with building smart machines composed of smart devices (IIoT) that provide insight to the manufacturing process. image: https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart-Business-Solutions-Image.jpg --- [![Revere-Electric-Supply-Co-Logo](https://info.revereelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Revere-Electric-Supply-Co-Logo.png?width=471&height=186&name=Revere-Electric-Supply-Co-Logo.png "Revere-Electric-Supply-Co-Logo")](https://www.revereelectric.com/) ![Smart-Machine-Landing-Page-Banner](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Smart-Machine-Landing-Page-Banner.jpg "Smart-Machine-Landing-Page-Banner") # Why Original Equipment Manufacturers Need Smart Machines The evolution of technology is driving digital transformation in manufacturing. It starts with building smart machines comprised of smart devices (IIoT). Smart devices provide insight into the manufacturing process by accumulating data to empower users to make smarter, informed decisions in real time. To meet customer's current and future needs, manufacturers need to start designing smart machines that provide value beyond the machine. Success is dependent upon how well one adapts to the inevitable digital transformation. Smart machines are the answer and provide: • Value differentiation and innovation • New revenue streams • Risk & cost reduction • Workforce skill Many manufacturers have already started their smart manufacturing or digital transformation journey. Regardless of where you are in your digital transformation journey, Revere has a team of experts that can not only help you realize the benefits of standardizing smart devices on your machines; but help you strategize, build, and deploy smart machines. [![Read Blog: Why OEM's Should Consider Building Smart Machines](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20178637/371ea6b6-1d61-4859-9d47-2117d91c71e3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20178637/371ea6b6-1d61-4859-9d47-2117d91c71e3) # Why Smart Machines? ![Why Smart Machine Video Image](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Why%20Smart%20Machine%20Video%20Image.jpg "Why Smart Machine Video Image")   Yesterday’s “smart” machines delivered data. But the smart machines and equipment built today must translate data into insights that drive better decision-making. True smart machines and intelligent equipment use digital technologies to move beyond conventional control, operation and maintenance paradigms. How? Smart devices—smart starts here. # Begin Your Smart Machine Journey Smart manufacturing is driving a demand for connected machines and equipment.  SIGN UP TO WATCH VIDEO NOW # What is a Smart Machine? ![Key-Elementsof-a-Smart-Machine-Infographic](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Key-Elementsof-a-Smart-Machine-Infographic.jpg "Key-Elementsof-a-Smart-Machine-Infographic") Smart Manufacturing is driving a demand for connected machines and equipment. As a machine builder, you need to rapidly respond to your customer's needs by adding higher value to your machines while reducing costs and time to design, develop and deliver. ![Smart Machine Infographic_No Copy](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Smart%20Machine%20Infographic_No%20Copy.jpg "Smart Machine Infographic_No Copy") Transforming data into information to optimize production # Pathway for Machine Builders ![Maturity Model_Clearer](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Maturity%20Model_Clearer.jpg "Maturity Model_Clearer") Are your customers getting data from devices and assets on their plant-floor? Have they assessed and analyzed it? To begin your smart machine journey, start to build the roadmap to maximize vast data from machines and connected assets to make a pathway to actionable intelligence that differentiates your machines. By leveraging the real-time data from Smart devices and smart connected assets on the plant-floor, smart machines aggregate and translate the data into insights that enhance OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and operational productivity. Furthermore, it leads to create new business model and revenue streams. # Smart Machine Maturity Model ![Smart Machine Maturity Model](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Smart%20Machine%20Maturity%20Model.jpg "Smart Machine Maturity Model") Knowing where you are in terms of smart machine technology adaptation is important. No matter where you are today, let’s assess your connectivity and smart machine maturity stage. To identify where you are in the smart machine maturity stage and find ideas to make your machines smarter, download the white paper. SIGN UP TO DOWNLOAD NOW # Unlock a More Agile Design Process with Digital Twins ![Emulate 3D Software Image](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Emulate%203D%20Software%20Image.png "Emulate 3D Software Image") [![Learn More About Emulate3D](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20178637/fa7163bc-9ed4-4ef5-a562-d792d084c0fb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20178637/fa7163bc-9ed4-4ef5-a562-d792d084c0fb) Expand what’s possible in the design and performance of your machines using Emulate3D™ digital twin software. See how your machine runs before parts are ordered. Discover controls issues before you go on site. And transport plant personnel to a virtual world where they can train on systems without consequence, predict future performance and simulate line changes. - Simulation Modeling / System Demonstration - Virtual Commissioning - Robotics & Independent Cart # Resources | Videos ### Begin Your Smart Machine Journey NOW! ### How Smart Machines Work in the Real World --- # On Demand Webinars ![Smart-Business-Solutions-Image](https://info.revereelectric.com/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Smart-Business-Solutions-Image.jpg "Smart-Business-Solutions-Image") # A Five Step Process to Tactically Address Your Smart Machine Journey Although all smart machines are different, there is a common recipe for success. Join us to hear about a five-step plan for effectiveness that starts with assessing your current operations, leverages Rockwell Automation® hardware and tools to collect and analyze information, and delivers real time data to operators to make better and faster decisions. The result is discovering new revenue streams, increased productivity to current operations and better asset utilization through predictive rather than reactive behavior. [Watch Revere Webinar](https://revereelectric.eventbuilder.com/event/50405) ![Smart Machine_Floating Analytics](https://info.revereelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Smart%20Machine_Floating%20Analytics.jpg?width=4785&height=2872&name=Smart%20Machine_Floating%20Analytics.jpg "Smart Machine_Floating Analytics") # Digital Performance Management in Manufacturing To resolve today’s most complex industrial challenges, leading-edge manufacturers are leveraging their investments in digital factory capabilities. They are beginning to integrate them with established and trusted continuous process improvement (CPI) tools and methods. [Watch Rockwell Automation Webinar](https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/events/webinars/improving-manufacturing-digital-transformation.html)       ![Smart-Machine-(Revere)](https://info.revereelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Machines/Smart-Machine-(Revere).jpg?width=4785&height=2872&name=Smart-Machine-(Revere).jpg "Smart-Machine-(Revere)") # Smart Devices: Bring Your Machine to Life It's easier than ever to access real-time information on equipment and operating conditions with intelligent devices. Learn how they can solve difficult applications and supply real-time data to enable the Connected Enterprise. Enabling technologies covered will include IO-Link, GuardLink and Ethernet. [Watch Revere's Webinar](https://revereelectric.eventbuilder.com/event/57291)       --- # Contact Us About Your Next Smart Machine Copyright © 2026 Revere Electric Supply. 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