--- title: Kanoa Blog | kanoa description: kanoa | Realize your manufacturing continuous improvement goals with Kanoa MES. 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[Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/watch-our-icc-2025-proveit-session-building-a-full-plant-mes-in-8-weeks) [![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 Feb 4, 2026, 8:11:28 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/ICC%202025%201708.jpg)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/watch-our-icc-2025-proveit-session-building-a-full-plant-mes-in-8-weeks) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [mes](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/mes) [caseStudy](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/casestudy) ## [Kanoa to Showcase Kanoa MES Live at ICC 2025 in Sacramento](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-to-showcase-kanoa-mes-live-at-icc-2025-in-sacramento) We’re thrilled to announce that Kanoa will be exhibiting at ICC 2025—the Ignition Community Conference—held September 16 … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-to-showcase-kanoa-mes-live-at-icc-2025-in-sacramento) [![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) 2 min read Jun 19, 2025, 8:34:59 AM [![ignition icc level up](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-06-19%20082848.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-to-showcase-kanoa-mes-live-at-icc-2025-in-sacramento) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) ## [Kanoa MES v1.8 - Simplifying Deployment and Enhancing Performance](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.8.0-simplifying-deployment-and-enhancing-performance) We’re thrilled to announce the release of Kanoa MES v1.8.0, designed to deliver improved performance, easier deployment, … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.8.0-simplifying-deployment-and-enhancing-performance) [![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) 1 min read Jan 14, 2025, 8:00:00 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-1.8a.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.8.0-simplifying-deployment-and-enhancing-performance) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) ## [Kanoa MES v1.7 - Kanoa MES adds Traceability](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-1.7) Author's note: We're actually a little late on this one! Kanoa MES 1.7 came out in November, but we were really busy and … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-1.7) [![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) 2 min read Jan 13, 2025, 4:30:38 PM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)%20(2).png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-1.7) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) ## [Introducing: Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/introducing-kanoa-trace) In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, traceability is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic adv … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/introducing-kanoa-trace) [![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) 2 min read Jan 7, 2025, 8:02:20 AM [![Introducing Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Kanoa%20Trace-1.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/introducing-kanoa-trace) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [mes](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/mes) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) [trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/trace) ## [Kanoa MES v1.6](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.6) We're excited to announce the release of Kanoa MES 1.6.0! This latest version brings powerful new features that streamli … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.6) [![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) 2 min read Nov 4, 2024, 2:14:45 PM [![Kanoa 1.6 - Scheduling Intelligence](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20schedulingUpdate-1.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-v1.6) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) [release](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/release) ## [Kanoa is presenting at ICC 2024!](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-is-presenting-at-icc-2024) Kanoa to Present "MES for the Masses" at ICC 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that Kanoa has been selected to present at … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-is-presenting-at-icc-2024) [![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) 2 min read Aug 21, 2024, 9:57:06 AM [![conference](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/conference.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-is-presenting-at-icc-2024) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) [ignition](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/ignition) ## [Kanoa 1.4 Demo Updates: Asset and Navigation Editors](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-1.4-demo-updates-asset-and-navigation-editors) We've updated the Kanoa Demo to show off some of the new features in Kanoa MES 1.4! 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At Kanoa, we've develope … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/material-management-in-kanoa-mes) [![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) 4 min read Jul 16, 2024, 8:55:00 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)%20(1)-1.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/material-management-in-kanoa-mes) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [mes](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/mes) [oee](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/oee) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) [quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/quality) ## [Lots in Kanoa Ops: Enhancing Production Tracking and Insights](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/lots-in-kanoa-ops-enhancing-production-tracking-and-insights) At Kanoa, we constantly innovate to provide solutions that enhance operational efficiency. One of our recent advancement … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/lots-in-kanoa-ops-enhancing-production-tracking-and-insights) [![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 Jul 8, 2024, 1:33:27 PM [![Lots in Kanoa Ops: Enhancing Production Tracking and Insights](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20-%20Lots.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/lots-in-kanoa-ops-enhancing-production-tracking-and-insights) [kanoa](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoa) [kanoaExplains](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/kanoaexplains) [data](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/data) Load More Stories   ## 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.