Questions & Answers

Regular asked questions

What is manufacturing utilization software?

Manufacturing utilization software is a tool designed to track, analyze, and optimize the usage of machinery and equipment in manufacturing facilities.

How does manufacturing utilization software work?

Data is collected from machine with a Ant sensors, providing a wealth of information including machine uptime, downtime, productivity, and performance. This data is then analyzed to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

What are Ant sensors?

Ant Sensors are a non invasive technology that can be attached to any machine. The sensors collect data on machine usage, performance, and health, and transmit it to the Ant Intel platform for analysis.

Are Ant Sensors expensive?

Ant Sensors are priced £10 Per month. The sensors are affordable, fully supported with free updates and easy to install, making them accessible to businesses of all sizes.

How do the Ant sensors work?

Ant sensors are attached to machines using wifi or network cable. A sensor wraps around power sources to machines and collects data on machine usage. The data is then transmitted to the Ant Intel DB for analysis.

What are the benefits of using manufacturing utilization software?

Benefits include optimized production planning, reduced downtime, improved asset utilization, enhanced resource allocation, increased productivity, cost savings, better decision-making, compliance management, quality control, scalability, improved customer satisfaction, and data-driven continuous improvement.


What types of data does manufacturing utilization software track?

It tracks data such as machine uptime and can be used in conjunction with other software ie downtime reasons, production counts, cycle times, job completion rates, maintenance schedules, and equipment health metrics.

Is manufacturing utilization software suitable for small businesses?

Yes, many manufacturing utilization software solutions offer scalable options suitable for small businesses, allowing them to start with basic features and expand as needed.

How difficult is it to implement manufacturing utilization software?

Very Simple, create a free account, test drive the software using demo machines & when happy order a Ant Sensor and attach it to a machine. The software will automatically start collecting data and provide insights into machine uptime, downtime, productivity, and performance.

Is there a subscription

There is no subscription for the Ant Intel 'Monitor' Package which includes unlimited users & machines. You will need a Ant Sensor for each machine you want to monitor. Each Ant Sensor is priced at £10 per month.

Do you offer an integration service

Yes, our team of developers can integrate Ant Intel with other software. Use the contact us link to request a integration. One of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements.

Can I cancel at anytime?

Yes, you can cancel at anytime. Any data associated with your account will be deleted after 30 days.