How It’s Made — Connected. Measured. Optimized.
"Welcome to the Shop. Safety Glasses are in the Bin."
You’re here because you’re a Manufacturing Professional who still likes to get their hands dirty. Whether you’re a veteran engineer looking for a more "grass-roots" connection or a developer wanting to see your code move actual metal, you’ve found your tribe.
We’re building the future of the industry—one coffee-stained blueprint and one "temporary" fix at a time. Pull up a stool.
The "Shift Change" - (Who we are)
Code-Monkeys
Programs & Software
Digital wizards who turn caffeine into logic and "it works on my machine."
The Sparkies
Electrical & Automation
The ones who understand the "Magic Smoke" and how to keep it inside the wires.
The Gear Heads
Builders & Mechanical
The folks who know exactly which bolt is loose and why the hydraulic fluid is that color.
The Flow-Masters
Process & Systems
They turn "chaos" into a "sequence" and make sure the Sparkies and Gear-Heads aren't stepping on each other's toes.
The Shop Bosses
The Owners
The brave souls who signed the lease and are looking for the "Big Picture."
Nerd Herd started as a gathering of friends who love technology, experimentation, and the thrill of making things work. We’ve got serious skills, impressive toys, and we’re not shy about showing what’s possible.
David Kane
Nerd Herd Founder
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We’re here to help you make sense of the edge.
Technology changes fast.
What feels experimental in one facility may already be operational in another.
Nerd Herd is an open-source-minded technology board focused on practical machine data, edge devices, and collaborative problem solving.
We help manufacturers turn signals into insight — and insight into operational advantage.
Connect with us to see how shared experience accelerates real-world results.