About Accevo
For 19 years, Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) has been revolutionizing manufacturing with cutting-edge MES technology. With over 850+ successful projects completed in 38 countries, our team of 160 software engineers ensures that your digital transformation will be a success.
Today, Accevo offers a comprehensive suite of products under the Accevo Smart Factory umbrella, each designed to drive measurable business value for our clients. From the initial stages, we guide our clients with strategic advice and share best practices honed through hundreds of implementations worldwide. Our deep expertise in automation and machine connectivity is one of our key strengths, ensuring seamless integration across the shop floor. Thanks to a dedicated team of engineers, we make connecting every machine possible, regardless of complexity.
With Accevo, you’re not just investing in technology—you’re gaining a partner committed to maximizing the potential of your manufacturing operations through practical and innovative digital solutions.
In 2023, Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) embarked on a new chapter by joining forces with Dürr Group and, becoming part of ITAC Network within the company, expanding our capabilities and reach in the manufacturing technology sphere. This partnership signifies our commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions and marks a milestone in our journey towards revolutionising manufacturing through digital transformation.
Meet iTAC Network members
iTAC Software AG, an independent company of the mechanical and plant engineering group Dürr, provides Internet-enabled information and communication technologies for the manufacturing industry. Founded in 1998, the company is one of the leading MES/MOM providers in Germany. The iTAC.MOM.Suite is a holistic Manufacturing Operations Management that is used worldwide by companies in different industry sectors such as automotive, electronics/EMS, telecommunication, medical engineering, metal casting and energy. Additional services and solutions for implementing IIoT and Industry 4.0 requirements complete the portfolio. iTAC Software AG is headquartered in Montabaur, Germany and has offices in the USA, Mexico, China and Japan and has a worldwide partner network for sales and service.
Since 1990, DUALIS GmbH IT Solution has been your partner for agile and efficient production. As part of the iTAC Software AG and the DURR Group, we deliver a full suite of software solutions and consulting services designed to optimize your manufacturing processes. From production planning and scheduling with GANTTPLAN to intelligent space optimization with AREAPLAN and immersive 3D factory simulation with Visual Components, our tools are engineered to seamlessly integrate with each other and with external systems like ERP and MES. This synergy empowers businesses across various industries to achieve peak performance.
Cogiscan provides comprehensive and modular factory digitalization solutions tailor-made for electronics manufacturers. The applications enable machine connectivity, process control and traceability, as well as intelligent factory analytics – covering all types of manufacturing ecosystems with a vendor-agnostic approach. With installations around the globe, Cogiscan’s solutions have helped to transform and optimize manufacturing operations in over 450 factories.
142
locations in 32 countries
20k+
employees
€4.3 mld
revenue in 2023
Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) In Numbers
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We are changing! ANT is renaming and adapting for the new era at Durr Group. The name Accevo is a blend of “Accelerate” and “Evolution,” representing our commitment to fast-tracking improvements and advancing manufacturing software in factories. Accevo means software that speeds up the evolution of production and encapsulates our core values:
- Accelerating Change: We aim to speed up the change in factories by implementing cutting-edge industrial software solutions.
- Driving Evolution: We support manufacturers in continuously improving their strategies by delivering new technologies to production facilities.
- Excellence in Software: Our focus remains on delivering software with modern architecture based on microservices and cloud environments in every project.
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Our History
Sustainability at Dürr
It is part of our corporate culture at Dürr to act ethically in our day-to-day business life and to comply with prevailing laws. Rules of conduct have been defined in individual Group procedures and manuals for years. We have now concentrated these corporate principles and grouped them by theme in the Code of Conduct of the Dürr Group.
In addition, you can view the rules of behaviour applicable to our suppliers as contained in the Code of Conduct of the Dürr Group.
Further reading: Sustainability at Dürr Group.
Our sustainability concept
We take a holistic approach to sustainability.
Five fields of action form the orientation of
sustainability management in the Dürr Group:
- Products and Services
- Value Creation and Supply Chain
- Employees and Qualification
- Management and Governance
- Engagement and Society
The holistic approach of our sustainability activities and the five fields of action are reflected as segments of a leaf in our “Dürr Group Sustainability” logo.
Corporate Compliance at Dürr
Compliance means compliance with all rules which are applicable within the Dürr Group such as laws, norms, internal organizational instructions etc.
Ultimately, Compliance enables ethically correct behavior of all Dürr employees.
In addition to the contact details listed below, information to the Compliance Office can also be provided via our reporting system Dürr Group Integrity Line. The Dürr Group Integrity Line as a component of an effective Compliance Management System is used for early detection of undesirable developments that could lead to significant risks for Dürr.
With the → Dürr Group Integrity Line, we offer the possibility of reporting compliance violations anonymously and securely or by voluntarily providing your name and data.
Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct provides guidance for your actions. In a globalized, highly complex
working world, this Code of Conduct is designed to help you identify legal risks and avoid
legal violations. It clarifies our corporate principles and our clear commitment to compli-
ance with legal requirements and ethical standards, among others in the areas of human
rights, labor standards, corruption prevention and environmental protection. The princi-
ples listed are clearly explained to you by examples from everyday business life.
They talk about us
Manufacturing in the region for the region, next to our customers is a pillar of our operations strategy.
We invested massively in our factories over the last years to increase capacity; completing these investments with the best digitalization solution of all manufacturing systems is a key part of our program toward more efficiency and agility. In a great collaboration with Accevo, we are rolling out our plans.
Fabrice Revert | COO
LinkedIn
“It`s amazing to see what information we can get from the system.
Imperial Tobacco | Sweden
System Architecture We choose
Accevo is a Cloud Native solution built on modern technologies and a microservices architecture. This approach allows for phased implementation and the development of a tailored growth roadmap, adapting to the real needs of your company.
In addition, Accevo offers a comprehensive suite of systems, including OEE, Microstops monitoring, MoM, Paperless, EBR, CMMS, APS, and EMS.
Technologies We Use
Our technology stack is carefully selected to support a scalable, secure, and high-performance platform, enabling us to deliver exceptional experiences to our users while continuously evolving to meet future challenges.
To build and maintain our cutting-edge platform, we leverage a diverse set of modern technologies:
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Frontend & Backend Development: We utilize TypeScript and React for creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces, while our backend is powered by Node.js and Java SpringBoot 3, ensuring robust and scalable server-side applications.
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Data Management: Our system incorporates a timeseries database with Historian capabilities, enabling efficient storage and analysis of time-dependent data. Additionally, we utilize a data warehouse integrated with AI technologies to drive intelligent insights and decision-making.
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Containerization & Orchestration: We deploy our services using Docker containers managed by Kubernetes, ensuring seamless scaling and orchestration across our infrastructure.
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DevOps & Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Our development workflow is streamlined with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps practices, promoting rapid and reliable software delivery.
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Security & Authentication: We implement SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) to provide secure and streamlined authentication for our users.
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Infrastructure Management: Embracing Infrastructure-as-Code, we use Terraform to automate and manage our cloud resources across Azure and AWS, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our deployments.
React
NodeJS
Docker
GitHub
DevOps
AWS
SSO
Java
How we work
We provide end-to-end project delivery with a complete range of services to ensure seamless MES implementation:
- On-Site Analysis – We start with an in-depth analysis at your site, understanding unique operational needs to tailor the MES solution effectively.
- Machine Connectivity – Our expertise in automation enables us to connect every machine, regardless of complexity, ensuring full data integration across the factory floor.
- System Integration – Seamlessly integrate with your ERP systems and other business systems to enable a smooth flow of information across departments.
- Hardware Delivery – We manage the delivery and installation of all required hardware, supporting a reliable infrastructure from day one.
- System Implementation – Our skilled team implements the Accevo solutions, customizing it to meet specific manufacturing requirements and workflows.
- Training Programs – We provide comprehensive training to ensure your team maximizes the value of the new system.
- System Handover & SLA – After implementation, we conduct a formal handover and offer a service-level agreement (SLA) to ensure ongoing support and system optimization.
With Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions), you gain a partner committed to delivering a fully integrated, efficient, and future-proof manufacturing environment.
Our Products
Machine connectivity
We will connect all your machines!
- We focus on machine data collection
- Communication with new and old machines
- Counter and process parameters read from PLC, HMI, electrical cabinets
- Dedicated solutions: sensors, acquisition boxes, cameras
- Modern IoT architecture with data offline buffering
Dedicated Team
We know you, you know us!
- Team of 10 engineers dedicated to the project
- Direct contact
- The same team for roll-outs
- Professional project management
- Best software implementation practices
Our Insights
Biscuits Factory
- Find out what problems biccuits factory was facing before implementation OEE factory software.
- What was Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) approach to deal with uncovered factory issues.
- How Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) implemented the key software components including hardware and cabling.
- The final outcome resulted in key KPIs increase.
Assembly Factory
- Company implemented an MES system to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- The MES system enabled real-time production monitoring, quality inspections, and defect handling.
- The MES system helped factory to increase efficiency, reduce defective products, and improve data accuracy.
- Find out how Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) MES implementation, helped manufacturer increasing it’s KPIs.
Tobacco Plant
- This case study describes the customer case study of a successful micro stops implementation in a tobacco factory.
- The factory system enabled automated data gathering and key algorithmics.
- The system was implemented to address the challenges of high-speed production, micro stops, SKU and changeover times, and a diverse machine park.
- Find out how Accevo Systems (formerly ANT Solutions) enabled communication with over 100 machine types, algorithmics creation, and roll-out to 30 factories.
