First Resonance ION Factory OS vs. Katana Cloud Inventory

ION is the manufacturing platform for builders of complex, cutting-edge hardware. It connects your people, processes, and parts across the factory with live data, agentic AI, and traceability, so you can move faster from R&D to full-scale production. Unlike legacy MES or ERP systems, ION is built to handle frequent design changes, high-mix production, and real-time decision-making. From dynamic scheduling to actionable analytics, ION helps your team operate with the speed, precision, and agility that modern manufacturing demands.

Katana Cloud Inventory gives you a centralized view of your inventory to maintain optimal stock levels across all your locations and efficiently track products available for sale. Easily manage incoming orders from all your sales channels and issue purchase orders directly from Katana to ensure restocking at the right time and in the right quantities. Seamlessly integrate Katana with your ecommerce, accounting, and other business software to automate repetitive tasks and get real-time visibility over your daily operations and business performance.