An open, extensible MES platform built for the way integrators actually work
Systems Integrators are the architects of Smart Manufacturing — bringing together OT, IT, and real-world operations to solve complex challenges across the shop floor. But when it comes to implementing MES and data-driven manufacturing solutions, integrators are often stuck choosing between tools that are too rigid, too risky, or too resource-draining.
Kanoa MES was built to change that.
Whether you’re a solo integrator or part of a multi-office engineering firm, Kanoa is designed to help you deliver faster, scale smarter, and maintain less. We give you a platform you can trust — and the freedom to design and deliver the solutions your customers need.
When a manufacturer turns to you for a digital solution, you usually have to pick from three imperfect paths:
You build exactly what the customer asks for — tailored, powerful, and efficient. But it comes at a cost:
Reusability is low — most projects are one-offs
Every enhancement or new site requires more dev time
Long-term support burdens your team, often without revenue
You adopt a commercial MES platform — faster to deploy, with built-in structure. But the trade-offs?
You play by their rules, often sacrificing flexibility
Custom workflows are hard to implement or require extensive workarounds
Licensing and service fees can balloon, eating into project margins
You standardize your own MES framework. More control, more reusability. But now you’ve created software:
You’re on the hook for updates, bug fixes, documentation, and training
It’s hard to staff, hard to scale, and not always customer-friendly
It creates vendor lock-in — not always in your client’s best interest
Kanoa offers an alternative: a smart manufacturing platform that’s off-the-shelf, but fully open. It gives you structure when you need it, and flexibility when you want it.
KanoaAPP is developed entirely in Ignition Perspective and is fully open. That means you’re not locked into proprietary tools or abstracted configurations. You can see how we built every screen, every tag binding, and every workflow. Want to tweak the production start logic? Modify how downtime events cascade? Build your own scheduling algorithms? You can — right inside the project.
This openness isn’t just about code — it’s about control. You keep the flexibility and creativity of custom development, but within a supported and standardized architecture.
Kanoa’s configuration-first design means you can get a working system running in hours or days, not weeks:
Use built-in tools to define asset hierarchies, materials, and downtime reasons
Configure quality plans and traceability rules
Set up OEE and performance tracking with no custom scripting
It’s not just fast — it’s repeatable. This makes Kanoa ideal for pilot projects, MVPs, and plant-level rollouts.
You don’t need to figure it all out alone:
Our platform documentation covers everything from architecture to APIs
Our support team responds to bug reports and technical issues quickly
And yes — we actively support first-of-kind implementations, especially when working with new integrators or unique customer scenarios
But we’re not building a services arm. Our goal isn’t to compete for implementation — it’s to empower integrators to own the delivery.
We want to be your platform partner — not your competitor.
Kanoa isn’t just good software. It’s a good business decision.
With Kanoa, you avoid the cost of:
Starting from scratch on every job
Maintaining your own codebase
Fighting with locked-down vendor platforms
You save time on support, reduce your team’s non-billable hours, and increase project margins.
Kanoa gives you a reusable MES foundation, while still enabling deep customization for each client. That means:
Faster ramp-ups
Easier multi-site rollouts
More opportunities to upsell enhancements, analytics, and integrations
You get to keep the creative edge that sets your team apart, without rebuilding from zero each time.
We believe in open ecosystems. If you’re building on Kanoa, your client is getting a supported platform with no strings attached. That builds trust — and long-term relationships.
And as an integrator, you’re not beholden to Kanoa’s roadmap or service model. You can extend the system, offer your own tools, and differentiate your offering.
Let’s break it down:
| Traditional MES Options | Kanoa MES |
|---|---|
| Custom dev = high effort, low reuse | Reusable base + full extensibility |
| Off-the-shelf = rigid + pricey | Low-cost + completely open |
| DIY toolkit = hard to support | Supported platform + expert help |
| Vendor lock-in = customer hesitation | Open platform = customer confidence |
If you’re a Systems Integrator ready to:
Deliver MES projects faster and with less risk
Offer a scalable, supportable solution to every client
Differentiate your business with custom capabilities on a solid core
Build long-term partnerships with clients instead of just projects
Then Kanoa MES is your platform.
Train your team. Get a pilot going. Build something amazing.
👉 Contact us to schedule a technical demo or start your SI onboarding.
Let’s build the next generation of smart manufacturing solutions — together.