# KFactory

> KFactory is an AI platform for operations-driven businesses: operations,
> run by agents. It connects machines and business systems, generates
> feasible production schedules in under 30 seconds, and deploys AI agents
> for predictive maintenance, quality inspection, purchasing and energy
> optimisation. 1,500+ monitored machines, 2,000+ active users across the
> EU and UK. ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certified, GDPR-compliant.
> Founded 2020 by Adrian Dima and Vlad Cazan.

Key facts: 35% average cost reduction (customer average), 30-50% less
unplanned downtime, 25% lower maintenance costs, schedules generated in
under 30 seconds, machine connectivity in minutes (PLC, OPC UA, Modbus,
MQTT, serial, camera streams).

## Platform

- [Connect - IoT & industrial integration](https://kfactory.ai/platform/connect/iot-integration/): Connect any machine or device - PLC, OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, RS232/485, cameras - with sub-second latency
- [Connect - IT system integration](https://kfactory.ai/platform/connect/it-system-integration/): Bi-directional sync with ERP, WMS, CMMS, CRM, PLM and BI systems
- [Plan - resource planning](https://kfactory.ai/platform/plan/): AI scheduling, capacity analysis and MRP; feasible schedules in under 30 seconds with all constraints respected
- [Operate](https://kfactory.ai/platform/operate/): Production monitoring, OEE, maintenance, quality with vision AI, knowledge management
- [Accelerate](https://kfactory.ai/platform/accelerate/): Virtual Engineers - AI agents that run routine operations autonomously
- [Analyse](https://kfactory.ai/platform/analyse/): What-if scenarios across finance, purchasing, operations, sales, HR and inventory; 29% better forecast accuracy than spreadsheets

## Use cases

- [Produce more with the same resources](https://kfactory.ai/platform/produce-more-with-less/): 15-25% capacity unlock without capital investment
- [Reduce unplanned downtime](https://kfactory.ai/platform/reduce-unplanned-downtime/): 30-50% reduction, €240K+ saved per avoided hour
- [Predict failures, optimise maintenance timing](https://kfactory.ai/platform/predict-failures-optimize-timing/): 25% lower maintenance costs, 15-20% longer equipment life
- [Optimise production scheduling](https://kfactory.ai/platform/optimize-production-scheduling/): 15-25% throughput improvement
- [Optimise purchasing and inventory](https://kfactory.ai/platform/optimize-purchasing-reduce-inventory-costs/): 20-30% lower carrying costs without stockouts
- [Track energy and sustainability](https://kfactory.ai/platform/track-energy-sustainability/): 20% lower energy costs, automated ESG reporting
- [Forecast demand with AI](https://kfactory.ai/platform/forecast-demand-with-ai/): 20-30% forecast error reduction

## Company

- [About KFactory](https://kfactory.ai/company/about/): Mission, founders Adrian Dima and Vlad Cazan, advisory board, European presence (UK, Romania, Portugal)
- [Security & compliance](https://kfactory.ai/company/security/): ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, infrastructure and data protection
- [Operational maturity assessment](https://kfactory.ai/assessment/): Free 12-question diagnostic with downloadable roadmap
- [Contact / request a demo](https://kfactory.ai/contact/): 30-minute personalised walkthrough

## Resources

- [Resources hub](https://kfactory.ai/resources/): Case studies, blog, podcast and news
- [Case studies](https://kfactory.ai/resources/): Bauer Kompressoren, CAT Group, Teconnex, YASA (Mercedes-Benz), Masterfoam, SILDVB, GIC Nosag Metal, Tristar