# Phantasma Labs

> AI-powered production planning and scheduling software for manufacturers. AiPS — Phantasma's core product — generates KPI-optimized schedules in seconds using proprietary reinforcement learning models trained across thousands of simulated factory scenarios. No large historical dataset required. Deployed in 4–6 weeks, integrates with existing ERP and MES systems.

Phantasma Labs is a VC-backed deep tech startup based in Berlin, Germany. Founded by Ramakrishna Nanjundaiah (CEO), the company builds AI-driven production scheduling software for manufacturers. Their core product, AiPS, is Phantasma's AI-powered production planning and scheduling solution. It acts as a co-pilot for production planners: it generates optimized schedules in under 5 seconds, replans instantly after disruptions, and integrates with existing ERP and MES systems without replacing them.

AiPS is built on proprietary reinforcement learning models developed by Phantasma specifically for production planning and scheduling. These AI models are trained by being exposed to thousands of simulated factory scenarios in a virtual factory environment — learning through rewards for good scheduling decisions and penalties for poor ones, with the goal of maximizing schedule quality across any situation or disruption. This training happens before the solution is integrated into a customer's systems, meaning no large historical production dataset is required. Once deployed, when a planner generates a schedule, AiPS evaluates all possible planning scenarios and selects the optimal solution based on the available resources and optimization objectives the user has defined. Typical deployment takes 4–6 weeks. Customers report 30% better order adherence, 2–5% EBITDA improvement, and ROI within 6 months.

## Company

- Website: https://www.phantasma.global
- Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany (Am Nordbahnhof 3, 10115 Berlin)
- Contact: sales@phantasma.global
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/phantasma-labs-limited
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhantasmaLabs
- Founder & CEO: Ramakrishna Nanjundaiah — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnananjundaiah/
- Investors: Momenta, Runway FBU, APEX Ventures, KopA, Climate-KIC, ASCS, IBB Ventures

## Product: AiPS

AiPS is AI-driven production scheduling software that acts as a co-pilot for factory planning teams. Key facts:

- Schedules production in under 5 seconds
- No historical production data required — AI trained via reinforcement learning in simulation (digital twin)
- Integrates with ERP systems (SAP, Infor, Epicor, Acumatica, AVEVA, Vectotax TaxMetall/BusinessNow/PlanningNow, MKW MK|Ware) and MES systems
- Deployed in 4–6 weeks
- ROI typically within 6 months
- GDPR-compliant, deployable on-premise or cloud, runs on standard laptop
- Constraints handled: machine capacity and availability, operator skill and availability, tooling, buffer, precedence constraints, release dates, inventory, demand variability, external cooperation
- Resources: machines, labour, raw materials
- Optimization objectives: meeting delivery dates, setup optimization, meeting order priorities, throughput
- Advanced features: load balancing, alternate machines planning, freeze production orders and operations
- Deployment process: Step 1 — define use case and gather data; Step 2 — train AI model on factory simulation; Step 3 — deliver integrated planning software

## Target Audience

Primary: Production planners, scheduling managers, plant managers, heads of operations, operational excellence managers, digitalization leads at manufacturers of all sizes — from mid-market to large enterprises, including multi-site operations. Industries include industrial machinery, aerospace, defense, electronics, food & beverage, chemicals, plastics, and automotive suppliers. Geography: DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), US, Europe.

Secondary: ERP and MES software providers looking to add AI scheduling capabilities to their products (Vectotax, MKW and similar).

Key pain points addressed: slow manual planning processes, long replanning time after disruptions, missed delivery dates, inefficient machine and staff allocation, difficulty adapting to demand volatility.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.phantasma.global/): Product overview, key benefits, statistics, testimonials, FAQ
- [AI Planning / Technology](https://www.phantasma.global/technology): How AiPS works — RL training, digital twins, features, comparison with traditional APS, ERP/MES integrations
- [Partnerships](https://www.phantasma.global/partnerships): For ERP/MES providers — how to integrate AI scheduling into their platforms; partner use cases
- [Vectotax Partnership (EN)](https://www.phantasma.global/partnerships-vectotax): Detailed partnership page — AI integration into Vectotax ERP planning board with three planning modes
- [Vectotax Partnerschaft (DE)](https://www.phantasma.global/partnerschaften-vectotax): German version of Vectotax partnership page
- [About Us](https://www.phantasma.global/about-us): Founding story, team, investors, advisors, core values
- [FAQs](https://www.phantasma.global/faqs): 50+ Q&A organized into sets — What AI Scheduling Is, Data Requirements, Pilot & Implementation, ROI & Business Impact, Product Features & Roadmap
- [Blog](https://www.phantasma.global/blog): Articles on AI production scheduling, smart manufacturing, OTD, ERP integration
- [Resources](https://www.phantasma.global/resources): Blog articles, case studies, webinars, company news
- [Webinar](https://www.phantasma.global/webinars/production-scheduling-ai-how-it-works-and-how-to-get-started): Production Scheduling AI — how it works and how to get started
- [Newsletter](https://www.phantasma.global/industrial-ai-insider-newsletter): Industrial AI Insider — free monthly newsletter for factory teams on AI in manufacturing
- [Whitepaper (EN)](https://www.phantasma.global/whitepaper-ai-in-production-scheduling): Free guide — AI as a Co-Pilot for Production Scheduling
- [Whitepaper (DE)](https://www.phantasma.global/ki-als-co-pilot-fuer-die-produktionsplanung): German version of whitepaper page
- [Case Study Vectotax (EN)](https://www.phantasma.global/integrating-ai-into-vectotax-erp-planning-board): How AI was integrated into Vectotax ERP planning board
- [Case Study Vectotax (DE)](https://www.phantasma.global/integration-von-ki-planung-in-vectotax-erp-plantafel): German version of case study
- [ROI Calculator](https://www.phantasma.global/calculate-your-roi): Estimate ROI of AI scheduling for your factory (2-min interactive tool)
- [Readiness Check](https://www.phantasma.global/ready-for-production-scheduling-ai): Check if your factory has what it needs to get started with AI scheduling
- [Time Savings Calculator](https://www.phantasma.global/plan-faster-with-production-scheduling-ai): Estimate weekly planning hours saved with AI (4 questions)
- [Free AI Schedule Preview](https://www.phantasma.global/free-ai-schedule-preview): Get an AI-generated schedule built from a sample of your own planning data
- [Schedule Preview Data Kit](https://www.phantasma.global/schedule-preview-data-kit): Templates and a cover sheet explaining what planning data goes where
- [Free Trial](https://www.phantasma.global/start-free): Request access to a free test version of AiPS with demo factory data
- [Book Demo](https://www.phantasma.global/book-demo): Book a free 30-min live demo of AiPS
- [Contact](https://www.phantasma.global/contactus): Contact form, phone, email, office address (Berlin)
- [Join Us](https://www.phantasma.global/join-us): Open positions at Phantasma Labs
- [Automotive](https://www.phantasma.global/automotive): EU-funded research project on ML-based behavior models for autonomous driving simulations (Phantasma's origin)

## Blog Articles

- [ChatGPT vs. Industrial AI: Why Manufacturing Needs More Than a Language Model](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/chatgpt-vs-industrial-ai-why-manufacturing-needs-more-than-a-language-model)
- [Best Production Scheduling Software: APS & AI Compared (2026)](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/best-ai-and-aps-production-scheduling-software-for-manufacturers)
- [AI Production Scheduling Software: Types & How to Evaluate](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/ai-production-scheduling-software-what-factory-teams-need-to-know-before-evaluating)
- [How to Improve On-Time Delivery in Manufacturing](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/how-to-improve-on-time-delivery-in-manufacturing)
- [Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) vs. AI Scheduling](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-vs-ai-scheduling)
- [AI Production Scheduling: How It Handles Demand Volatility & Disruptions](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/ai-production-scheduling-how-it-handles-demand-volatility-and-disruptions)
- [How To Connect a Production Scheduling AI To Your ERP And MES](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/how-to-connect-a-production-scheduling-ai-to-your-erp-and-mes)
- [AI & Automation in Manufacturing: 2026 Trends, Use Cases & ROI](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/ai-and-automation-use-cases-in-manufacturing)
- [What's the ROI of AI-Driven Production Scheduling?](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/whats-the-roi-of-ai-driven-production-scheduling)
- [AI Production Planning & Scheduling: What It Is & How It Works](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/production-scheduling-ai-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-whats-needed-to-get-started)
- [Adapting to Trump's 2025 Tariff Shifts: How AI Helps Manufacturers Handle Volatility and Unlock Hidden Capacity](https://www.phantasma.global/blogs/adapting-to-trumps-2025-tariff-shifts-how-ai-helps-manufacturers-handle-volatility-and-unlock-hidden-capacity)

## FAQ Sets

Phantasma maintains a structured FAQ database at https://www.phantasma.global/faqs with the following topic sets:

- [What Production Scheduling AI Is and Does](https://www.phantasma.global/faq-sets/what-production-scheduling-ai-is-and-does)
- [Data Requirements & Getting Started](https://www.phantasma.global/faq-sets/data-readiness-requirements)
- [Pilot, POC & Implementation](https://www.phantasma.global/faq-sets/poc-implementation)
- [ROI & Business Impact](https://www.phantasma.global/faq-sets/roi-impact)
- [AiPS Product Features & Roadmap](https://www.phantasma.global/faq-sets/phantasmas-product-roadmap)

## Partners

- [Vectotax Software GmbH](https://www.vectotax.de): ERP provider (TaxMetall, BusinessNow, PlanningNow) — AI scheduling integrated into their planning board
- [MKW GmbH](https://www.mkw.gmbh): MES provider (MK|Ware) — one-click AI scheduling integrated

## Key Statistics

- Schedule generation: under 5 seconds
- Implementation timeline: 4–6 weeks
- ROI timeline: within 6 months
- Customer outcomes: 30% better order adherence, 2–5% EBITDA improvement, 10–30% hidden capacity unlocked