Why You're Already Too Late in Digitally Connecting Your Manufacturing – How ION Can Get You There Now

ION Gets You Ready for Digital Manufacturing 

We get it, implementing a new manufacturing system like ION can seem daunting. You may think that your company is too young or small to need a digital manufacturing system, or you may think that integrating it into your already-humming factory will be too much of a lift. And you would have been right – years ago. But, today’s digital manufacturing isn’t stagnant or lacking innovation anymore. 

With the ION Factory OS, we’ve removed the challenges of traditional MES system vendors. Now, manufacturers can improve collaboration between engineers and technicians, easily move information between systems, and use data to deliver insights that lead to better results.

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Still in R&D? You're Already Too Late

Don’t fall behind the competition or quality compliance requirements. With ION, you’re able to supercharge gains in efficiency, time, and scalability. And, because it’s designed for real-time data observability, data analysis, and continuous improvement, your company needs ION to grow steadily, faster, and better than the competition.

When you sign up for ION, you’re partnering with a technology that’s specifically designed to scale and propel your business forward. ION has solutions to these major pain-points:

Overspending on Supply Chain

• Problem: Difficulty tracking and ordering materials, leading to overspending on the supply chain.
• Solution: Order parts on time with inventory management, scheduling, and automated reordering through Autoplan.

Reactive Quality Management

• Problem: Stressful production leads to low-quality goods.
• Solution: Integrate, implement, and uphold quality checks, eliminating risks that would otherwise slow you down. Constant feedback means you can improve quality as you go, creating superior standards that are maintained continuously.

Integrations

• Problem: Disparate systems, data silos, and difficulties adopting new systems. 
• Solution: Seamless integration across platforms for real-time data flow and unified operations.

Collaboration

• Problem: Lack of communication between teams.
• Solution: Real-time collaboration tools and Slack integration, enabling quick feedback and problem-solving.

Traceability

• Problem: Difficulty tracking materials and components.
• Solution: End-to-end traceability from raw materials to finished goods, improving issue resolution.

Efficiency

• Problem: Manual processes and disconnected workflows.
• Solution: Automated workflows, real-time insights, and predictive planning to optimize production and save time.

Operations

• Problem: Lack of connectivity leading to operational disruptions and volatility in the supply chain.
• Solution: Track parts, manage inventory, streamline processes, and capture full lifecycle data.

Going where no Factory OS has previously ventured, ION has upended old systems across high-tech industries like aviation, automotive, energy, and more. We’ve replaced broken practices with streamlined, waste-free innovation. Welcome to the new age of manufacturing.

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Grow with ION

We offer flexible, scalable packages to match the unique needs of your factory. Whether you're just starting your transformation or you're looking to optimize an established system, we’ve got you covered.

Why Our Customers Love ION

In just the past few years, ION software has made a huge, lasting impact on the manufacturing landscape across many industries. Here’s what our clients are saying about their experience implementing and using ION.

ION makes digital manufacturing accessible and profitable, and we have the numbers to prove it! Based on data between 2019 and 2023: 

• First Resonance has helped its customers secure over $4 billion in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
• Customers using the platform have seen a 300% increase in their DoD contract acquisition.

Don’t wait – easily implement modern, cutting-edge manufacturing processes with ION software. Learn more about how ION from First Resonance can digitally connect your manufacturing to help achieve operational excellence.

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