LOS ANGELES, 5 August 2025 – First Resonance, a leader in digital manufacturing solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with ATS Global UK, a leading provider of industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions based in London. The collaboration expands the reach of the ION Factory Operating System across the UK and Europe, helping manufacturers deploy modern, connected factory systems faster.
Under this partnership, ATS Global UK will provide implementation, configuration, and presales support for ION Factory OS. This enables manufacturers to rapidly operationalize real-time, traceable production workflows. The companies have also signed a letter of intent to explore a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) relationship, with joint go-to-market planning, marketing alignment, and regional demand generation efforts already underway.
“This partnership reflects our mission to empower advanced manufacturers with tools built for the pace of innovation,” said Karan Talati, CEO and Co-founder of First Resonance. “ATS Global’s deep industry expertise and European presence position us well to scale our impact.”
“ATS brings the regional expertise and delivery capability we need to scale with speed,” said Evan Sloss, Regional Director, UK & Europe at First Resonance. “Together, we’re helping manufacturers move faster from concept to production with modern, agile factory systems.”
"We see growing demand across the UK and Europe for manufacturing systems that are flexible, connected, and future-ready,” said John Purves, Division Manager UK&IE at ATS Global UK. “Partnering with First Resonance allows us to offer our customers a truly modern Factory Operating System in ION, one that complements our delivery capabilities and drives tangible operational impact".
ION Factory OS powers over 60 manufacturers in aerospace, energy, robotics, and next-gen mobility. It gives teams the speed, transparency, and agility to continuously adapt and innovate.
About First Resonance
Headquartered in Los Angeles, First Resonance is a leading developer of digital manufacturing solutions. The company’s ION Factory Operating System, agentic manufacturing solution ION Intelligence, and ION Marketplace help manufacturers build smarter, more resilient factories and deliver better hardware by breaking down barriers between design, manufacturing, and product delivery, so engineers can move faster and continuously innovate.
First Resonance is backed by Blue Bear Capital, Third Prime, E12, Fortitude Ventures, Industrious Ventures, Craft Ventures, Fika Ventures, Emerson Ventures, Stage Venture Partners, and other leading investors.
To request a product demo, explore partnership opportunities, or speak with a First Resonance executive, contact press@firstresonance.io.
About ATS Global
ATS Global is an independent solution provider for smart digital transformation. With operations in over 25 countries, ATS offers deep expertise in manufacturing IT, automation, and MES/MOM systems, supporting digital readiness in some of the world’s most advanced factories.