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FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics is a British Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that develops machine monitoring and manufacturing analytics technology. It was founded in 2020 as a spin-out from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), part of the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom.
History
[edit]FourJaw was founded in September 2020 by Chris Iveson[1] and Robin Hartley-Willows. Prior to founding the company[2], Iveson worked as a mechanical design engineer and later in commercialising research at the AMRC. Hartley-Willows, who holds a master’s degree in engineering, was a researcher at the AMRC and developed the technologies that formed the basis of FourJaw. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise.
Since its founding, FourJaw has raised several funding rounds from venture capital firms and angel investors, including the British Business Bank, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), Mercia Ventures and SFC Capital. In October 2023, the company announced a £1.8 million investment[3] led by NPIF and Mercia Ventures.
The company has also engaged in a number of regional partnerships aimed at heping local SME manufacturers adopt smart technologies to improve operational performnce. One such example was in 2022 when FourJaw participated in the South Yorkshire regional scheme Innovation in Action[4]: The Energy Challenge, aimed at helping local SMEs reduce energy costs amid rising prices. FourJaw provided its plug-and-play machine monitoring platform to five participating businesses for three months, enabling them to capture energy use and productivity data without complex installation. The project also offered data analysis support and bespoke digital roadmaps through the UK Government 'Made Smarter' initiative, encouraging operational improvements and peer learning among local manufacturers.
In 2023, FourJaw was listed among the top-performing, IP-rich, product-led technology businesses in South Yorkshire as part of the Tech Climbers programme[5]. The list, compiled by Business Sheffield, highlighted outstanding regional innovation and included only a select group of companies.
Technology
[edit]FourJaw develops machine monitoring technology intended for use in manufacturing. The company’s products use sensors and internet-connected devices to collect data from factory machinery, including equipment of different brands and ages. The data collected is used by production and operations teams to identify machine downtime, track utilisation and analyse root causes of lost productivity.
This approach differs from traditional monitoring systems that require direct integration with a machine’s programmable logic controller (PLC) and is often associated with the concept of a 'Smart Factory'.
A smart factory is a highly digitalised and connected production facility that relies on advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and data analytics to improve manufacturing performance. In a smart factory, machines, sensors and systems are networked to collect and share data in real time, allowing manufacturers to monitor processes, identify inefficiencies, predict equipment failures and automate decision-making.
FourJaw’s technology is positioned within the concept of the smart factory[6] which are considered a central component of Industry 4.0, the term used to describe the current trend[7] of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. Proponents argue that smart factories[8] enable greater productivity, flexibility and sustainability compared with traditional manufacturing environments.
Operations
[edit]The company is headquartered[9] in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England and serves manufacturers in the United Kingdom and internationally, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania and North America.
References
[edit]- ^ "FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics". sheffield.ac.uk. The University of Sheffield. 6 October 2023.
- ^ "The company: FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics". shefield.ac.uk. The University of Sheffield. 6 October 2023.
- ^ "£1.8m funding for Sheffield IoT startup". prolificnorth.co.uk. Prolific North. 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Tackling the energy challenge together". welcometosheffield.co.uk. Welcome to Sheffield.
- ^ "Five Sheffield companies recognised in lists of top-performing tech businesses". welcometosheffield.co.uk. Welcome to Sheffield.
- ^ "Chris Iveson says pragmatism is driving smart factory progress". manufacturing-today.com. Manufacturing Today. 2 June 2025.
- ^ "FourJaw CEO makes smart factory predictions for 2025". automationmagazine.co.uk. Automation Magazine. 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Nine benefits of smart factories". manufacturing-today.com. Manufacturing Today. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "FourJaw relocates to new Sheffield HQ - founded by 42 Under 42 alumni". insidermedia.com. Insider Media. 3 April 2025.
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