BrightOps Labs Launches to Power the Next Era of Smart Manufacturing
Two leaders in digital transformation and operational engineering have joined forces to launch BrightOps Labs, a new joint venture built to guide manufacturing companies into the modern age without forcing disruptive overhauls.
BrightOps Labs unites Bowdark’s expertise in enterprise IT, cloud platforms, and AI automation with Backburner Labs’ deep operational technology (OT) and engineering capabilities. The result is a full-stack modernization powerhouse that helps manufacturers bridge the gap between the plant floor and the back office to unlock the full potential of IT + OT + AI convergence.
“Our mission is simple,” said James Wood, partner at BrightOps Labs. “We work with what you already have, then innovate around the edges. That way, we can deliver quick wins while charting a 5-to-10-year roadmap toward a fully modernized, AI-powered operation.”
A Modernization Path That Works Real-World Manufacturers
Unlike solution providers who push all-or-nothing platform overhauls, BrightOps Labs takes a pragmatic approach that enables customers to innovate at a more comfortable pace:
Smarter Purchasing Decisions: From ERP/MES selection to equipment investment strategies, BrightOps Labs ensures technology spend aligns with business goals.
Innovation Around the Edges: Just like a skilled remodeling specialist, BrightOps Labs can integrate new capabilities into legacy environments, whether you’re running on ancient machines or cutting-edge robotics.
Hybrid Cloud Excellence: Expertise in both enterprise cloud and plant-floor systems ensures scalable, reliable, and efficient operations.
Custom Software Where It Counts: Leveraging cloud, low-code, and AI-powered development, BrightOps Labs makes it affordable to fill critical process gaps, optimize business flow, and deliver value into the hands of the business in a matter of days, not months.
Managed Operations: We provide full-service support, giving you peace of mind with continuous monitoring and operational reliability.
Built for Mid-Sized U.S. Manufacturers
BrightOps Labs understands the pride and potential of America’s mid-sized manufacturing sector. With U.S.-based teams, onshore resources, and a shared commitment to helping domestic manufacturers compete on a global stage, the joint venture offers a trusted partner for businesses eager to modernize while preserving their operational DNA.
Key Takeaways
Modernization without Disruption: BrightOps Labs helps you innovate around your existing systems, delivering important wins today while charting a long-term roadmap for enterprise-wide transformation.
IT + OT + AI Convergence: BrightOps crates a powerhouse partnership that combines enterprise IT, operational technology, and AI expertise to close the gap between the shop floor and the back office.
Practical, Affordable Innovation: Tap into a powerhouse team of industry experts who don’t just build one-off solutions. We deliver game-changers that can reshape your entire organization.
About BrightOps Labs
BrightOps Labs is a joint venture between Bowdark and Backburner Labs, combining decades of experience in enterprise IT, cloud platforms, operational technology, and engineering innovation. Focused on the manufacturing sector, BrightOps Labs helps organizations modernize through the convergence of IT, OT, and AI to deliver scalable, efficient, and future-ready operations without disrupting what works today.
