The startup offers an automation platform that integrates Process Automation Systems (PAS), Enterprise Application Architecture (EAAS), and Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) into a secure monthly subscription. This solution enhances factory performance by optimizing operations and safeguarding data, enabling businesses to adapt to fluctuating supply chains and variable costs.
Funding
$840K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many factories struggle with the complexities of integrating and managing various systems required for Industry 4.0 digital transformation, leading to inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities. Self-hosting these systems can be expensive and require specialized IT expertise, diverting resources from core business activities.
Solution
Plantformance offers a Factory i4.0 Digital Transformation as a Service solution, providing a secure and managed edge server pre-configured with MES/SCADA/IIoT applications based on the Ignition industrial framework. Their IT/OT subscription service includes full support via an operations center, offering security, health, and operations monitoring, incident management, and patching. The FactoryBrain i4.0 solution enables real-time data visualization, predictive operations, and seamless integration with enterprise systems, allowing factories to optimize processes and improve decision-making. Plantformance delivers fully managed "FactoryTouch" operator thick-clients with built-in features like 2D bar-code readers, NFC readers, and Bluetooth mesh receivers for effortless wireless sensor integration.
Target Audience
Plantformance targets manufacturing companies across diverse sectors seeking to streamline their Industry 4.0 digital transformation, reduce IT burden, and improve operational efficiency.
Features
- Secured & managed edge servers ("FactoryBrain i4.0") with zero-trust architecture, TPM2, and OPAL2
- Pre-configured MES/SCADA/IIoT applications framework based on Ignition
- Full IT/OT support via Operations Center with 24/7 service-level agreements
- Remote operation and maintenance model with security, health & operations monitoring
- Integrated backup and disaster recovery planning
- Linux CIS compliance for enhanced security
- "FactoryTouch" operator thick-clients with built-in 2D bar-code readers, NFC readers, and Bluetooth mesh receivers
- Real-time data visualization and analysis
- Mobile application access and control