WHO WE ARE?
For 18 years, ANT Solutions has been revolutionizing manufacturing with cutting-edge MES technology. With over 800 successful projects completed in 37 countries, our team of 160 software engineers ensures that your digital transformation will be a success.
Today, ANT offers a comprehensive suite of products under the ANT Smart Factory umbrella, each designed to drive measurable business value for our clients. From the initial stages, we guide our clients with strategic advice and share best practices honed through hundreds of implementations worldwide. Our deep expertise in automation and machine connectivity is one of our key strengths, ensuring seamless integration across the shop floor. Thanks to a dedicated team of engineers, we make connecting every machine possible, regardless of complexity.
With ANT, you’re not just investing in technology—you’re gaining a partner committed to maximizing the potential of your manufacturing operations through practical and innovative digital solutions.
In 2023, ANT Solutions embarked on a new chapter by joining forces with Dürr Group and ITAC Software, expanding our capabilities and reach in the manufacturing technology sphere. This partnership signifies our commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions and marks a milestone in our journey towards revolutionising manufacturing through digital transformation.
ANT Solutions In Numbers
We are part of
142
locations in 32 countries
20k+
employees
€4.3 mld
revenue in 2023
Our History
2006
Foundation
ANT Solutions is established, focusing on EMS products for factories.
2006
2012
Global Reach
The first global project with the ANT MES system is launched.
2012
2018
Strategic Partnership
ANT Solutions is acquired by BBS Automation.
2018
2020
Cloud Innovation
The first project is implemented in the cloud.
2020
2022
Modern Architecture
Introduction of microservices architecture for enhanced scalability and flexibility.
2022
2023
Global Expansion
ANT Solutions is acquired by the Dürr Group.
2023
2024
Digital Transformation
Launch of the MoM paperless system, streamlining processes and reducing paperwork.
2024
They talk about us
Manufacturing in the region for the region, next to our customers is a pillar of our operations strategy.
We invested massively in our factories over the last years to increase capacity; completing these investments with the best digitalization solution of all manufacturing systems is a key part of our program toward more efficiency and agility. In a great collaboration with ANT, we are rolling out our plans.
Fabrice Revert | COO
LinkedIn
“It`s amazing to see what information we can get from the system.
Imperial Tobacco | Sweden
System Architecture We choose
ANT is a Cloud Native solution built on modern technologies and a microservices architecture. This approach allows for phased implementation and the development of a tailored growth roadmap, adapting to the real needs of your company.
In addition, ANT offers a comprehensive suite of systems, including OEE, Microstops monitoring, MoM, Paperless, EBR, CMMS, APS, and EMS.
Technologies We Use
Our technology stack is carefully selected to support a scalable, secure, and high-performance platform, enabling us to deliver exceptional experiences to our users while continuously evolving to meet future challenges.
To build and maintain our cutting-edge platform, we leverage a diverse set of modern technologies:
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Frontend & Backend Development: We utilize TypeScript and React for creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces, while our backend is powered by Node.js and Java SpringBoot 3, ensuring robust and scalable server-side applications.
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Data Management: Our system incorporates a timeseries database with Historian capabilities, enabling efficient storage and analysis of time-dependent data. Additionally, we utilize a data warehouse integrated with AI technologies to drive intelligent insights and decision-making.
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Containerization & Orchestration: We deploy our services using Docker containers managed by Kubernetes, ensuring seamless scaling and orchestration across our infrastructure.
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DevOps & Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Our development workflow is streamlined with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps practices, promoting rapid and reliable software delivery.
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Security & Authentication: We implement SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) to provide secure and streamlined authentication for our users.
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Infrastructure Management: Embracing Infrastructure-as-Code, we use Terraform to automate and manage our cloud resources across Azure and AWS, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our deployments.
React
NodeJS
Docker
GitHub
DevOps
AWS
SSO
Java
How we work
We provide end-to-end project delivery with a complete range of services to ensure seamless MES implementation:
- On-Site Analysis – We start with an in-depth analysis at your site, understanding unique operational needs to tailor the MES solution effectively.
- Machine Connectivity – Our expertise in automation enables us to connect every machine, regardless of complexity, ensuring full data integration across the factory floor.
- System Integration – Seamlessly integrate with your ERP systems and other business systems to enable a smooth flow of information across departments.
- Hardware Delivery – We manage the delivery and installation of all required hardware, supporting a reliable infrastructure from day one.
- System Implementation – Our skilled team implements the ANT solutions, customizing it to meet specific manufacturing requirements and workflows.
- Training Programs – We provide comprehensive training to ensure your team maximizes the value of the new system.
- System Handover & SLA – After implementation, we conduct a formal handover and offer a service-level agreement (SLA) to ensure ongoing support and system optimization.
With ANT Solutions, you gain a partner committed to delivering a fully integrated, efficient, and future-proof manufacturing environment.
Our Products
Machine connectivity
We will connect all your machines!
- We focus on machine data collection
- Communication with new and old machines
- Counter and process parameters read from PLC, HMI, electrical cabinets
- Dedicated solutions: sensors, acquisition boxes, cameras
- Modern IoT architecture with data offline buffering
Dedicated Team
We know you, you know us!
- Team of 10 engineers dedicated to the project
- Direct contact
- The same team for roll-outs
- Professional project management
- Best software implementation practices
Our Insights
Biscuits Factory
- Find out what problems biccuits factory was facing before implementation OEE factory software.
- What was ANT Solutions approach to deal with uncovered factory issues.
- How ANT Solutions implemented the key software components including hardware and cabling.
- The final outcome resulted in key KPIs increase.
Assembly Factory
- Company implemented an MES system to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- The MES system enabled real-time production monitoring, quality inspections, and defect handling.
- The MES system helped factory to increase efficiency, reduce defective products, and improve data accuracy.
- Find out how ANT Solutions MES implementation, helped manufacturer increasing it’s KPIs.
Tobacco Plant
- This case study describes the customer case study of a successful micro stops implementation in a tobacco factory.
- The factory system enabled automated data gathering and key algorithmics.
- The system was implemented to address the challenges of high-speed production, micro stops, SKU and changeover times, and a diverse machine park.
- Find out how ANT Solutions enabled communication with over 100 machine types, algorithmics creation, and roll-out to 30 factories.
