Next Plus

What Next Plus does

Next Plus is a privately held Israeli B2B SaaS company, headquartered in Tel Aviv at 8 Nakhalat Yitskhak Street with a commercial presence in the United States, that sells an AI-enabled smart manufacturing platform marketed as an "Anti-MES" to discrete manufacturers. The platform is delivered as a unified stack with native modules spanning production, maintenance, quality, compliance, and AI: Practical AI ingests legacy documents and video to auto-generate digital SOPs, route cards, training, and QC checks; Workflow provides dynamic routing and step-by-step digital work instructions; Data Collection & Analytics aggregates real-time shop floor data; Smart Forms handles structured data capture; the Historian connects to OPC UA, MQTT, and SQL Server with smart anomaly triggers; and CMMS & Maintenance manages planned and corrective work with mobile-first ticket handling and AI-assisted troubleshooting. StepGen.ai and Effi AI Agent are operated as adjacent AI sub-brands, and a suite of free calculators (OEE, Cycle Time, Line Balancing) supports top-of-funnel demand generation.

The company's technology emphasizes pre-validated cloud deployment and regulatory alignment—FDA CFR 21 Part 11, EU Annex 11, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, AS9100, GxP, and HACCP—targeting regulated verticals including aerospace and defense, medical devices, pharma and bio-tech, semiconductors, automotive, energy and chemicals, plastics, food and beverage, and data centers. Named customers include V-Gen (an MKS Brand) in laser manufacturing and Kornit Digital in digital printing, alongside anonymized aerospace and semiconductor references; the company reports 200+ manufacturers on the platform with case-study outcomes including 40% error reduction, 30% productivity increase, 90% faster SOP updates in aerospace, and 60% error reduction in a semiconductor dynamic-instructions deployment.

Next Plus operates an enterprise SaaS business model with quote-based pricing and annual contracts, distributed through direct enterprise field sales supported by a formal three-tier partner program (Technology, Solutions, Implementation) with structured certification tracks. The company is privately held, was founded by Mickey Shaposznhnik (Founder and Managing Director), reports 1–10 employees, and has no disclosed funding rounds, revenue, or ownership structure in the available data, consistent with a bootstrapped, founder-led go-to-market.

Name

Next Plus

Legal name

Next Plus

Website

https://nextplus.io

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Next Plus is an Israeli-headquartered B2B SaaS company that sells an AI-enabled "Anti-MES" smart manufacturing platform to discrete manufacturers across aerospace, medical device, pharma, semiconductor, and other regulated verticals, integrating production, maintenance, quality, and compliance with AI-powered document-to-workflow migration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution systems
• Smart manufacturing platform
• Industrial IoT software
• Digital work instructions
• Computerized maintenance management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosh Ha'ayin

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscription: Cloud-based platform subscription with validated cloud deployment, enabling rapid implementation in days rather than months. Likely structured as per-seat or enterprise licensing with annual contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Next Plus sells an AI-First Anti-MES smart manufacturing SaaS platform that unifies MES, AI, Historian, CMMS, eBR/eDHR, and QMS capabilities for discrete manufacturers. Its core differentiator is AI-powered migration that ingests legacy PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, videos, and scanned paper to auto-generate digital SOPs, route cards, training, and QC checks, enabling go-live in days rather than months. The platform targets regulated industries with pre-validated compliance for FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GxP, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and AS9100.

Product overview

Next Plus is an AI-First Anti-MES Smart Manufacturing Platform offered as a unified platform with integrated modules. The core Next Plus Platform natively integrates production, maintenance, quality, compliance, and AI capabilities. Key modules include: Practical AI (document ingestion and workflow generation), Workflow (digital SOPs and route cards), Data Collection & Analytics, Smart Forms, Historian (industrial data historian with OPC UA/MQTT/SQL Server connectivity), and CMMS & Maintenance. Related products include StepGen.ai for dynamic work instructions and Effi AI Agent. The platform is complemented by free manufacturing calculators (OEE, Cycle Time, Line Balancing). The architecture supports a "grow-as-you-go" approach with pre-validated cloud deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Next Plus Platform The AI-First Anti-MES smart manufacturing platform that natively integrates production, maintenance, quality, compliance, and AI operations for enterprise discrete manufacturers. It targets manufacturers in regulated industries with pre-validated cloud deployment and a grow-as-you-go approach.
• Practical AI AI-powered module that ingests documents in any format (PDFs, Word, spreadsheets, videos, scanned paper) and automatically builds digital workflows, SOPs, route cards, training materials, and QC checks. Designed for manufacturers seeking to migrate from legacy paper-based documentation.
• Workflow Digital workflow module for creating route cards, dynamic routing, and step-by-step work instructions with embedded SOPs that guide operators through every step and adapt based on QC results. For shop floor operators and production engineers.
• Data Collection and Analytics Real-time data collection and analytics module that aggregates production data for reporting and operational insights, supporting faster production reporting and shop floor visibility. For production managers and operations leaders.
• Smart Forms Digital form builder for structured data collection, validation, and quality control integrated within workflows. For operators and quality teams needing validated digital records.
• Historian Industrial historian module that collects, stores, and analyzes years of production data from OPC UA, MQTT, and SQL Server with smart triggers for SMS, email, or webhook anomaly alerts. For operations and reliability teams.
• CMMS and Maintenance Computerized Maintenance Management System module for planned and corrective maintenance with automated tickets triggered directly from machines, mobile-first design, and AI-powered troubleshooting. For maintenance teams and reliability engineers.
• OEE Calculator Free online calculator for measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), the standard manufacturing productivity metric. Public top-of-funnel tool for manufacturing professionals.
• Cycle Time Calculator Free online tool for calculating average time to complete one unit of production from start to finish. Public top-of-funnel tool for manufacturing professionals.
• Line Balancing Calculator Free online calculator for determining line balance efficiency and identifying idle time across production stations. Public top-of-funnel tool for manufacturing professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% less effort to create new SOPs
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Technology PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partners interconnect their technology with the Next Plus platform through predefined integration framework. Benefits include pre-built integration connectors, API access and technical documentation, joint solution development, co-marketing opportunities, and listing in partner directory.
• Solutions PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolutions partners resell Next Plus and offer hands-on expertise including local customer support, custom integration development, and end-to-end solutions. Benefits include full reseller and distribution rights, advanced technical training and certification, dedicated partner manager, and lead sharing.
• Implementation PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partners configure, customize, and deploy Next Plus on behalf of customers, adding professional services on top of the core platform. Benefits include service delivery training, implementation and configuration certification, access to partner portal and resources, and technical support escalation path.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tulip Interfaces: Tulip is a frontline operations / manufacturing app platform with a no-code MES approach. It targets similar mid-market and enterprise manufacturers with connected-worker, quality, and machine-data functionality, making it the closest direct competitor in modern "anti-MES" positioning.
• iBASEt: iBASEt provides MES, quality, and MRO solutions for aerospace, defense, and discrete manufacturers. It directly overlaps with Next Plus on regulated MES, eDHR, and compliance-driven shop floor execution.
• Poka: Poka is a connected-worker platform for manufacturers featuring digital work instructions, training, and knowledge sharing. It overlaps with Next Plus's Digital Work Instructions and operator enablement modules, serving the same industrial customer base.
• Augmentir: Augmentir is an AI-powered connected-worker platform for manufacturing with digital SOPs and skills management. It competes directly with Next Plus's AI-driven workflow and SOP automation features.
• Plataine: Plataine offers AI-based optimization for manufacturing operations, including work instructions, scheduling, and asset tracking. It targets similar aerospace and discrete manufacturing customers with AI-driven shop floor solutions.
• Fiix (Rockwell Automation): Fiix is a cloud-based CMMS / maintenance management platform for manufacturers. It directly overlaps with Next Plus's CMMS module and targets similar mid-market industrial customers with mobile-first maintenance workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Opcenter: Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar) is a dominant legacy MES suite serving large enterprise manufacturers globally. It is the primary incumbent that Next Plus's "Anti-MES" positioning attempts to displace.
• Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk: Rockwell's FactoryTalk suite provides MES, analytics, and production management as part of a broader industrial automation portfolio. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise manufacturing software budget.
• Aveva: Aveva offers MES, historian, and industrial analytics as part of a broader industrial software portfolio. Its CONNECT platform competes with Next Plus's MES and Historian capabilities across large enterprise manufacturers.
• PTC ThingWorx: PTC ThingWorx is an industrial IoT platform with MES-adjacent capabilities including connectivity, analytics, and AR. It serves large enterprise manufacturers and competes broadly with Next Plus's Industrial Historian and IIoT functionality.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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