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2024 Recap: The Year Amper Rewrote the Rules for the MES

In 2024, Amper redefined what it means to empower manufacturers. We kicked off the year by launching Amper FactoryOS: a reimagined MES that is faster and easier to connect than any other system. All the data and tools to track, plan, execute, and improve operations are finally on a single platform.

We also strengthened our product and our community alike in the past year. We launched AI-powered features to pave the way for smarter, more efficient operations. We debuted our MES transformation and new features at IMTS and got the opportunity to connect with an audience of industry innovators.

Looking back on a year of incredible growth has inspired us to supercharge the year ahead. Amper’s mission remains the same: to empower manufacturers and build the factory of the future. But our energy and momentum is higher than ever.

Let’s dive into a few highlights that defined the year for Amper. 

A different kind of MES

This year marked a defining moment for Amper as we introduced FactoryOS, a new kind of MES designed to help manufacturers run their operations on reality. Built on real-time data and AI-powered tools, it complements ERPs to help track, plan, execute, and improve operations.

Basically, we’ve eliminated the complexity while still prioritizing speed and security—and keeping everything on a single platform.

Learn more ↗️

A brand new operator interface 

Operators are the core of any manufacturing business. And with the skills gap growing by the day, it’s important to give shop floor teams the tools they need to succeed. 

That’s why we built Copilot, a central hub that empowers operators to streamline and take control of their work. With clearer data and easier navigation, it shifts the focus away from a mere data entry tool and empowers operators to take control of their work. The new Copilot includes:

  • Visual management screens
  • A user-friendly interface with limited or no operator input required
  • Predictive insights into job progress
  • Tools for streamlined workflows & shift handovers

A move into AI

We’ve always known that tracking operations is fundamental to improving them. But why stop there? Our new smart scheduling tool makes it easy to plan the perfect production schedule.

Designed to optimize production schedules, this tool is a game-changer for manufacturers looking to stay ahead in a volatile market. Our smart scheduling tool uses intelligence to:

  • Forecast job completion dates
  • Automatically adjust timelines as you make changes
  • Highlight if a plan might set you back

We also launched an AI-powered CI assistant. The CI assistant takes the hard work out of planning continuous improvement projects. It can identify opportunities, suggest actionable projects, and even generate detailed project plans tailored to your plant.

By simplifying production planning and continuous improvement projects, these features are helping manufacturers achieve more with less.

These updates caused a lot of excitement this year—and it’s just the beginning. We will continue to invest in AI in 2025 and build the solutions manufacturers need.

IMTS 2024

IMTS 2024 was a standout moment for Amper. Manufacturers from all over the world visited our booth to see the new Amper FactoryOS in action. But we also wanted to bring all these manufacturers together after hours to celebrate the industry together.

So, we hosted a manufacturing-themed comedy show at the world-famous Second City. Industry jokes left people laughing and connecting, proving that manufacturing is as much about community as it is about innovation.

See the IMTS recap ↗️

P.S. Want to see what the hype is about? Catch us at PMTS, Automate, Eastec, and Fabtech this year!

Visiting customers

Dropping by customer sites is always inspiring and rewarding. The Amper team went all over the country this year, visiting customers in North Carolina, Michigan, Utah, and more. 

We had two extra special visits this year. 

One was to Schleifring Medical Systems, who hosted us for a day to show off how they use Amper to improve their operations.

From planning shifts to optimizing resources to making data-driven purchases and more, the teams at SMS showed us just how much Amper FactoryOS can transform the way they work.

The second was to Hendrick Motorsports, who named Amper their official MES partner. Together, we’ve demonstrated how FactoryOS can integrate seamlessly into established workflows, delivering measurable results that resonate across the shop floor.

We hope these success stories show every manufacturer what they can achieve with the right tools, the right mindset, and of course, the right collaborator. 

Looking ahead

2024 was an exciting year at Amper. It’s thrilling to connect with customers and other manufacturers at our various on-sites and events and see the impact Amper FactoryOS is making.

We can’t wait to work on more product launches and build more partnerships in 2025!

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