WHY ANT SOLUTIONS?
Leading Machine
Connectivity Solutions
Independent Software
Provider
They Trusted 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
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End-To-End project with complete range of services for the implementation of project:
- on-site analysis
- machines connectivity
- ERP integration
- hardware delivery
- system implementation
- trainings
- system handover & SLA
Quick Implementation
We do it on time!
• Guarantee project duration in contract
• Pilot project in 3 weeks
• Full project in 3 months
• Detailed timeline with its monitoring
• Work in SCRUM framework with 2 weeks product increment
Proven Solutions
Perfect for Industry 4.0
• Ready product – implemented and verified by hundreds of Clients
• Working and tested in different industries
• 600+ implementations completed in small, medium and worldwide corporations
• Worldwide presence (35 countries)
• Ready to launch in a couple of weeks
Machine connectivity
We will connect all your machines!
- 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
Modifications
You need changes and that’s OK!
• Any modification is possible
• System is flexible to be adjusted to production processes and its uniqueness
• We work in our own system platform (AOS)
• ANT owns the source code
• No 3rd party applications
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
Modern technologies
Don’t stay behind…
• Cloud support (Azure, AWS, MQTT)
• Clean and user-friendly dashboards – thanks to UI and UX design
• Automated mechanisms for deployment of the new version (DevOps)
• Modern programming languages (JavaScript (JS), TypeScript (TS), Node.js, React)
• Can be run on mobile devices
Standarized implementation method
System
design
- On-site kick-off analysis & conceptual design
- Automation audit and machine connectivity plan
- Concept creation with as-is and to-be factory processes
Benefits:
- Low-risk thanks to the detailed analysis
- Fix project budget
- Detailed project timeline with clear actions-to-do
IIoT machines connectivity
- Connection with new and old lines & machines
- Standard machine communication protocols
- Various machine connection methods (PLC, OPC, sensors, I/O modules, cameras)
Benefits:
- All machines data acquisition in one system
- Low risk: one partner responsibility
- Automated and precise real-time OEE: Availability measurement
ERP
Integration
- Download production and technology from your ERP system
- Upload production reports and statuses to your ERP system
- Deep integration ANT MES with external systems like WMS, APS, DMS, PLM
Benefits:
- Production reporting time reduction
- No need for double production reporting in both ERP and MES
- Automated data synchronization to keep data integrity and management only in one, main system
Hardware installation
- Automation parts on-site installation (converters, sensors, I/O modules, cameras)
- PCs, TVs, printers, electrical & network cabinets installation on-site at production
- Wiring infrastructure (power, ethernet, sensors communication)
Benefits:
- Outsourcing hardware installation (not using factory staff)
- Low risk: one partner responsibility
- Worldwide experience with dedicated team
System implementation
- Ready to use product
- Proven solution used by top manufacturing factories
- Professional project management (ITIL, SCRUM, DevOps)
Benefits:
- Modern, stable and tested solution ready to use from day 1
- Perfect communication during the project (on-line tools)
- Minimized factory’s staff engagement
Customizations
- Each factory is different, each process is specific and unique
- Open ANT platform enables any modifications
- 80% out-of-box solution, 20% is customization during the project
Benefits:
- The solution can be customized for the factory’s need
- Implementation is done by software manufacturer with access to source code
- You have an impact on ANT’s platform development
Training & System handover
- Full training plan & documentation as a part of the project
- Train the trainer (on-site and offline sessions)
- UAT’s checklist during system handover
Benefits:
- All staff is trained and ready to use the system efficiently
- Full knowledge about the system stays in the factory
- First-line support presence in the factory: System Owner
SLA Support
24/7
- Promised reaction and resolution time
- On-line access to Service Desk 24/7
- Worldwide remote assistance
Benefits:
- Low risk that the failure impacts on production continuity
- Fast reaction and resolution of issues
- Support activities monitoring online and in real-time
Cloud
approach
- Modern architecture: Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- All data in the cloud
- Data buffering on factory’s Edge device in case of the Internet lost
Benefits:
- ANT is responsible for all Platform: High Availability, scalability, upgrades on the fly
- No IT maintenance costs
- Reduce local IT responsibilities
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.
Sensors 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.
Tabacco 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.
