--- title: "From Trial to Transformation: Build Your Own Kanoa MES Demo in Minutes" description: Try Kanoa MES for free with a 2-hour trial and learn to set up a demo system in minutes with our step-by-step video training series. image: https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)-1.png --- [![primary_logo_white](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/primary_logo_white.png?width=167&height=36&name=primary_logo_white.png "primary_logo_white")](https://kanoa.ai/) [![kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/primary_logo.png?width=177&height=50&name=primary_logo.png "kanoa")](https://kanoa.ai/) - Kanoa MES - [Kanoa MES Platform](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-mes-overview) - [Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-ops) - [Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-trace) - [Kanoa Quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-quality) - [Kanoa Maintenance](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-maintenance) - [Kanoa Inventory](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-inventory) - [Implementation Assurance](https://kanoa.ai/implementation-assurance-expert-guidance-for-successful-mes-kanoa) - [Powered by Ignition](https://kanoa.ai/powered-by-ignition) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://kanoa.ai/faq) - [Pricing](https://kanoa.ai/pricing) - Resources - [Live Demo](http://demo.kanoa.ai/data/perspective/client/kanoaDemo/) - [Downloads](https://kanoa.ai/downloads) - [Blog](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog) - [Partners](https://kanoa.ai/become-a-kanoa-partner) - [Systems Integrators](https://kanoa.ai/systems-integrator-partners) - [Friends of Kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/partners) - [Become a Partner](https://kanoa.ai/become-a-kanoa-partner) - [Kanoa on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@kanoa_ai) - [About](https://kanoa.ai/about) - Support - [Documentation](https://docs.kanoa.ai/) - [Support Portal](https://kanoa.freshdesk.com/support/login) - [Support Policy](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Documents/Kanoa%20Support%20Policy%2020240618.pdf) - [Contact](https://kanoa.ai/contact) More results Download Kanoa Download Kanoa - Kanoa MES - [Kanoa MES Platform](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-mes-overview) - [Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-ops) - [Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-trace) - [Kanoa Quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-quality) - [Kanoa Maintenance](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-maintenance) - [Kanoa Inventory](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-inventory) - [Implementation Assurance](https://kanoa.ai/implementation-assurance-expert-guidance-for-successful-mes-kanoa) - [Powered by Ignition](https://kanoa.ai/powered-by-ignition) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://kanoa.ai/faq) - [Pricing](https://kanoa.ai/pricing) - Resources - [Live Demo](http://demo.kanoa.ai/data/perspective/client/kanoaDemo/) - [Downloads](https://kanoa.ai/downloads) - [Blog](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog) - [Partners](https://kanoa.ai/become-a-kanoa-partner) - [Systems Integrators](https://kanoa.ai/systems-integrator-partners) - [Friends of Kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/partners) - [Become a Partner](https://kanoa.ai/become-a-kanoa-partner) - [Kanoa on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@kanoa_ai) - [About](https://kanoa.ai/about) - Support - [Documentation](https://docs.kanoa.ai/) - [Support Portal](https://kanoa.freshdesk.com/support/login) - [Support Policy](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Documents/Kanoa%20Support%20Policy%2020240618.pdf) - [Contact](https://kanoa.ai/contact) Download Kanoa [gettingready](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/gettingready)[video](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/video) # From Trial to Transformation: Build Your Own Kanoa MES Demo in Minutes [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 3 min read Aug 4, 2025, 11:35:29 AM   Curious about how Kanoa MES could work in your plant? You don't have to wonder — you can try it yourself. With our **free 2-hour trial mode**, Kanoa Ops is just a download away. And now, with our growing [Kanoa Ops Basic Training](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX5ZxT5bxjXJ_E0L2kbJ_lH4VU6JNWM_&si=oN3z1oXegHnZqObZ) video series, it's easier than ever to get started building a real, working demo system in minutes. Download Kanoa   Whether you're a systems integrator evaluating new tools, a manufacturing engineer exploring smarter shop floor systems, or part of a digital transformation team responsible for selecting and building factory tech, Kanoa gives you a direct way to explore and prototype real MES workflows in your own environment. --- ### A Self-Service Demo, with Support Along the Way When we launched 2-hour trial mode, our goal was simple: make it easy for anyone to test drive Kanoa MES, no strings attached. And the response has been incredible — we’ve seen manufacturers, consultants, and engineers around the world spinning up their own demo environments and exploring what’s possible. To support that momentum, we’ve continued investing in tools that help you go further — starting with our new **video training series**. --- ### Kanoa Ops Basic Training: A Step-by-Step Video Guide Our [YouTube playlist](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX5ZxT5bxjXJ_E0L2kbJ_lH4VU6JNWM_&si=oN3z1oXegHnZqObZ) now walks you through every step of configuring a working Kanoa Ops environment — starting from installation and asset configuration, all the way through scheduling, running production orders, and OEE analytics. Recent additions include: - **Scheduling Shifts** Define your plant’s working hours to align system activity with actual production windows. - **Order Management** Learn how to create, manage, and track work orders from the shop floor to completion. - **Scheduling Operations** Map out your process sequences and get visibility into scheduling and execution in real time. - **Data Analytics** Turn raw machine and operator data into actionable insights with Kanoa’s built-in reporting tools. Whether you're new to MES or an experienced integrator, these tutorials help you set up a realistic, end-to-end demo — from install to dashboards. 👉 Watch the full series on YouTube --- ### What You Can Do in a 2-Hour Trial Once you've installed Kanoa Ops in trial mode, you'll be able to: - Walk through the full configuration experience - Set up your asset hierarchy, shift schedule, and production orders - Simulate real production with demo data - Explore the UI and reporting dashboards - Connect with our support docs at [docs.kanoa.ai](https://docs.kanoa.ai) Want to go deeper? Reach out to us to talk about how to implement Kanoa Ops for your particular manufacturing and business processes. --- ### Just the Beginning: Extend and Customize with Ignition The tutorials and trial experience are designed to get you up and running quickly — but they only scratch the surface of what’s possible. Kanoa MES is built on top of [Ignition by Inductive Automation](https://kanoa.ai/powered-by-ignition), a powerful industrial platform that enables full customization, scripting, and integration capabilities. That means everything you configure in the Kanoa Ops UI — from order management to OEE — can be extended to fit your exact operational needs. Want to connect to your ERP? Customize how shift data is aggregated and visualized? Add logic for managing unique production flows? With Kanoa, you can. We provide the MES fundamentals out of the box. But we also give you the keys to go further. Once you've explored the basics, we’d love to talk with you about how to: - Extend your system using Ignition scripting and modules - Connect Kanoa to your broader digital ecosystem - Customize reports and dashboards for your team - Build advanced workflows that reflect your unique processes This is where the real power of Kanoa MES comes into play — and we’re here to help you unlock it. --- ### Your Feedback Drives What We Build We’re committed to making Kanoa MES easy to learn, easy to try, and powerful in production. If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered in a future tutorial video, or if you have questions about how to apply Kanoa to your own use case, **we want to hear from you**. 📩 Contact us anytime at sales@kanoa.ai   Share this [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes&text=From+Trial+to+Transformation%3A+Build+Your+Own+Kanoa+MES+Demo+in+Minutes) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes&t=From+Trial+to+Transformation%3A+Build+Your+Own+Kanoa+MES+Demo+in+Minutes) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes&t=From+Trial+to+Transformation%3A+Build+Your+Own+Kanoa+MES+Demo+in+Minutes) Previous story [← New Video Series: Kanoa Ops Basic Training Tutorials](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/new-video-series-kanoa-ops-basic-training-tutorials) Next story [Kanoa at ICC 2025 - Levelling Up and Proving It →](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-at-icc-2025-levelling-up-and-proving-it) ## You May Also Like These Related Stories [New Video Series: Kanoa Ops Basic Training Tutorials](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/new-video-series-kanoa-ops-basic-training-tutorials) ![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/states.png) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) ### New Video Series: Kanoa Ops Basic Training Tutorials Jul 30, 2025, 12:47:21 PM 3 min read [Lots in Kanoa Ops: Enhancing Production Tracking and Insights](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/lots-in-kanoa-ops-enhancing-production-tracking-and-insights) ![Lots in Kanoa Ops: Enhancing Production Tracking and Insights](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20-%20Lots.png) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) ### Lots in Kanoa Ops: Enhancing Production Tracking and Insights Jul 8, 2024, 1:33:27 PM 3 min read [Precision Lot Traceability from Raw Material to Finished Product with Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/precision-lot-traceability-from-raw-material-to-finished-product-with-kanoa-trace) ![kanoa trace](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)%20(9).png) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) ### Precision Lot Traceability from Raw Material to Finished Product with Kanoa Trace Jul 23, 2025, 9:36:59 AM 4 min read ### No Comments Yet Let us know what you think ## About Kanoa Creating Ignition-powered MES solutions that empower manufacturers and drive Digital Transformation [Kanoa MES](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-mes-overview) - [Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-ops) - [Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-trace) - [Kanoa Quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-quality) - [Kanoa Maintenance](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-maintenance) - [Kanoa Inventory](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-inventory) - [Implementation Assurance](https://kanoa.ai/implementation-assurance-expert-guidance-for-successful-mes-kanoa) - [Powered by Ignition](https://kanoa.ai/powered-by-ignition) - [Pricing](https://kanoa.ai/pricing) Resources - [Live Demo](https://demo.kanoa.ai) - [Read our Blog](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog) - [Downloads](https://kanoa.ai/downloads) - [Partners](https://kanoa.ai/partners) Support - [Documentation](http://docs.kanoa.ai) - [Support Portal](https://kanoa.freshdesk.com/) - [Support Policy](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Documents/Kanoa%20Support%20Policy%2020240618.pdf) Company - [About us](https://kanoa.ai/about) - [Contact us](https://kanoa.ai/contact) Copyright © 2026 Kanoa, Inc. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Sam Russem", "url" : "https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-04T15:35:29.103Z", "datePublished" : "2025-08-04T15:35:29.000Z", "headline" : "From Trial to Transformation: Build Your Own Kanoa MES Demo in Minutes", "image" : [ "https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)-1.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/from-trial-to-transformation-build-your-own-kanoa-mes-demo-in-minutes", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/primary_logo.png" } } } ```