Factbird ApS

Name

Factbird ApS

Legal name

FACTBIRD ApS

Website

https://factbird.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Intelligence Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), 3D Vision, Depth Sensing & Point Cloud Analytics (HDAAAEAK), Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Manufacturing intelligence software
• OEE monitoring software
• IIoT manufacturing solutions
• Production monitoring systems
• Connected factory platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (SaaS): Annual subscription-based licensing for the Factbird Cloud Service including Production Insights, Connected Operations, and Knowledge Excellence applications. Billed annually with 12-month contract periods and auto-renewal.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of IIoT edge devices including Factbird DUO, Factbird VIEW, and NX1 gateways, along with sensors (Omron) and energy meter devices (Siemens). Hardware is purchased separately from software subscription.
3. Professional Services: Onboarding, training, and education services to help with deployment and efficient use of the system, as well as customized software development for specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Factbird sells a Manufacturing Intelligence Suite that combines proprietary plug-and-play IIoT edge devices (Factbird DUO, VIEW, NX1) with a cloud-based SaaS platform for real-time production monitoring, OEE tracking, connected operations, and knowledge management. The suite is sold via annual subscriptions to mid-market and enterprise manufacturers across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, packaging, and industrial equipment industries.

Product overview

Factbird is a Danish Manufacturing Intelligence Suite offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of three main applications: Production Insights for real-time data, OEE tracking, and scheduling; Connected Operations for digital workflow management and quality control; and Knowledge Excellence for skills management and continuous improvement. These are supported by plug-and-play edge devices and IIoT gateways (including Factbird DUO and Factbird VIEW for vision) that collect production data from sensors and PLCs. The platform integrates with existing IT infrastructure (ERP/MES/BI systems) via APIs, connectors, and webhooks, and includes built-in Manufacturing AI for instant insights, anomaly detection, and process automation. Industry-specific solutions include OEE Software, Quality & Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Utility Monitoring, and Operator View. The suite targets multi-site manufacturers across industries including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, automotive, packaging, and industrial equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production Insights Real-time data, OEE tracking, and scheduling application that helps manufacturers cut downtime and improve efficiency. Streamlines data capture with plug-and-play devices and provides production monitoring dashboards for shop floor managers and operators.
• Connected Operations Digital tools that replace paperwork, streamline maintenance, and boost quality control. Includes in-line quality checks and corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance capabilities for manufacturing operations teams.
• Knowledge Excellence Skills management and continuous improvement tools to engage and retain workforce. Develops operator and manager skills with training programs and uses digital improvement tools for systematic enhancement of manufacturing processes.
• Factbird DUO IIoT gateway device that automatically gathers data from customer sensors and transmits timestamped values to the Factbird Cloud Service for visualization alongside other production metrics. Hardware is sold separately from the software subscription.
• Factbird VIEW Vision system box responsible for video processing before timestamped video is streamed to the cloud database. Used for visual identification of production errors and root cause analysis of faults and deviations.
• Factbird Energy Monitor Energy monitoring devices for tracking and analysis of utility consumption in production, measuring electrical variables in power distribution. Integrates with Siemens energy meters.
• Edge Devices and IIoT Gateways Plug-and-play edge devices and sensors for collecting production data without disrupting existing operations. Includes Omron sensors and Factbird IIoT gateways sold to manufacturers.
• OEE Software Best-in-class OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) software solution for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing manufacturing operations through standardized metrics across multiple plants and lines.
• Quality and Compliance Solution for digitizing quality documentation and simplifying shopfloor compliance, supporting regulatory frameworks including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for pharmaceutical and food & beverage manufacturers.
• Equipment Maintenance Corrective and proactive maintenance solution supported by production data, enabling better collaboration between maintenance teams and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Utility Monitoring Tracking and analysis of utility consumption in production processes for sustainability and cost optimization across manufacturing facilities.
• Operator View Single-screen interface providing everything operators need to stay efficient and accurate during production, replacing disparate tools with one consolidated view.
• Advanced Manufacturing Analytics Live and historical manufacturing analytics solution for data-driven optimization across production lines, enabling benchmarking and trend analysis.
• Built-in Manufacturing AI AI-driven insights feature improving production efficiency. Provides instant answers about production performance through natural language interaction and turns paper routines into smooth digital workflows.
• Onboarding, Training and Education Support services helping manufacturers with deployment and efficient use of the Factbird system, including OEE Training and Lean Management Training programs.
• Customized Software Development Tailored software solutions to meet specific customer needs and requirements beyond standard Factbird offerings, including custom integrations and bespoke functionality development.
• Factbird Reports Standardized production performance data reporting across plants without requiring BI tools or IT expertise. Digitized and automated production reporting enabling multi-site performance benchmarking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Danfoss achieved 40% increase in production output and 20% reduction in production stops
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• PwC BelgiumstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020Official consulting partner since 2020, combining PwC's consulting expertise with Factbird's manufacturing intelligence technology to drive digital transformation for manufacturing clients across Europe.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider for the Factbird Manufacturing Intelligence Suite. Factbird holds AWS Qualified Software designation, indicating verified compatibility with AWS cloud services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tulip Interfaces: Frontline operations / manufacturing app platform with IIoT-connected devices and cloud analytics. Closely comparable to Factbird in targeting shop-floor operators with plug-and-play, no-code manufacturing intelligence use cases.
• Sight Machine: AI-based manufacturing analytics platform focused on real-time production data, OEE, and quality. Directly comparable in product (FactoryTX), target customer (discrete manufacturers), and AI/edge-data approach.
• HighByte: Industrial DataOps platform connecting factory-floor data to cloud and enterprise systems. Comparable in providing the data infrastructure layer for IIoT manufacturing intelligence, often used alongside MES.
• Braincube: AI and analytics platform for industrial manufacturers (OEE, energy, quality). Comparable target market (mid-market and enterprise manufacturers), SaaS model, and outcome-focused positioning.
• Augury: AI-driven machine health and process monitoring for manufacturing using vibration/temperature sensors and edge analytics. Comparable in combining proprietary IIoT hardware, AI analytics, and recurring SaaS for production-line intelligence.
• Litmus Automation: Edge IIoT platform for collecting, processing, and managing industrial data. Comparable in offering edge-to-cloud infrastructure for shop-floor data that feeds analytics applications.

Broad incumbents

• PTC (ThingWorx): Large industrial software platform with ThingWorx IIoT and Kepware connectivity, plus broader PLM/CAD portfolio. Competes with Factbird's IIoT and manufacturing intelligence layer but within a much larger enterprise software suite.
• Siemens (MindSphere / Opcenter): Global industrial automation incumbent with MindSphere IIoT cloud and Opcenter MES. Bundles manufacturing intelligence and analytics into a deep OT/IT stack, posing a competitive threat to standalone platforms like Factbird.
• Rockwell Automation (Plex / FactoryTalk): Incumbent MES/MOM (Plex) and FactoryTalk analytics suite serving global manufacturers. Comparable functionality (OEE, production monitoring) but embedded inside Rockwell's automation hardware/software ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Uptake: AI-driven industrial asset performance and productivity analytics for manufacturing and heavy industry. Comparable AI/ML approach to turning production and sensor data into operational insights for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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