Today, manufacturing companies have access to enormous amounts of data and extensive experiential knowledge. Yet much of this information remains unused in day-to-day production: Machines continuously deliver data, but often the context is missing to quickly draw the right conclusions from it. At the same time, valuable production knowledge is locked away in documentation, IT systems, or in the minds of employees—often fragmented and not immediately available. At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, iTAC will demonstrate how this gap can be closed with artificial intelligence. The unique feature: iTAC aims to combine production data and knowledge sources into a unified decision-making foundation—and enable AI analyses directly on the factory floor, without relying on the cloud.

Transparency regarding machines, processes, and performance

At the trade show, iTAC will demonstrate how production data can be evaluated in real time and utilized to make informed decisions. The iTAC.Asset.Analyzer plays a central role in this, consolidating and analyzing machine and process data from the entire manufacturing environment. The solution enables real-time and historical analyses at the machine, line, and factory levels. This provides managers with a comprehensive overview of the condition and performance trends of production. Deviations or quality issues can be detected early and analyzed in a targeted manner.

Flexible integration of a wide variety of systems

AI-powered algorithms support the analysis of large volumes of data and automatically identify anomalies in production processes. The results are visualized in clear dashboards, creating a transparent foundation for data-driven decisions. A particular advantage lies in the flexible integration of a wide variety of systems. Machines should be able to be quickly connected regardless of manufacturer or standardization—including older or heterogeneous systems. This creates a holistic view of the entire manufacturing environment—without lengthy integration projects or additional cloud infrastructures.

Proven in practical use at electronics manufacturer Fideltronik

The implementation at electronics manufacturer Fideltronik demonstrates how companies can benefit from this transparency. The company uses the iTAC.Asset. Analyzer to consolidate production data from various systems and better analyze the performance of its manufacturing operations. “For us as an EMS service provider, real-time transparency is crucial,” explains Marcin Wnęk, COO of Fideltronik. “Since introducing the iTAC.Asset.Analyzer, we have achieved a level of control over the status of our manufacturing that was previously impossible. We were particularly impressed by how quickly systems can be integrated—even non-standardized stations such as test or painting systems,” Wnęk continues. Individually configurable dashboards help the company standardize processes, improve cycle times, and reduce unplanned downtime.

AI-powered access to production and experiential knowledge

In addition to data analysis, structured access to production knowledge is also becoming increasingly important. With iTAC.CATi (Context Agent for Technical Insight), iTAC presents an AI-powered platform that links documentation, instructions, and—in the future—production data. The chatbot makes this knowledge available directly on the production floor and in real time. Employees can ask questions in natural language and receive precise, context-based answers based on existing information.

“We provide a shared knowledge context”

“In many companies, production knowledge exists but is not always centrally available. With CATi, we bring it directly to the shop floor. We provide a shared knowledge context from which employees can immediately derive answers and recommendations for action,” explains Andreas Zerfas, VP of Product Management at iTAC Software AG. “Our approach stands out from many others in that we combine production data and knowledge sources into a shared decision-making foundation—while maintaining full data sovereignty.”

The platform uses locally operated AI models, knowledge graphs, and edge computing, enabling analyses to take place directly within the production environment while maintaining control over the data.

Integrated portfolio for data-driven production

The solutions presented are part of the integrated iTAC portfolio for digital manufacturing. The iTAC.MOM. Suite supports companies in planning, controlling, and monitoring production processes in real time. Together with its subsidiaries DUALIS and Accevo, iTAC will demonstrate at HANNOVER MESSE how production planning, analysis, and process control work seamlessly together to enable end-to-end digital workflows—for greater transparency, higher efficiency, and a future-proof, data-driven production.

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