Tulip is a frontline operations platform that enables manufacturers to build no-code applications and deploy AI agents directly on the factory floor, digitizing manual and paper-based processes without requiring software development expertise from operations teams. It gives industrial engineers, process managers, and operations staff the tools to create their own digital work instructions, quality inspection apps, and production monitoring dashboards — and increasingly, to deploy AI agents that can guide operators, capture data, and surface insights in real time. Tulip targets mid-market and enterprise manufacturers across industries including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial goods, with notable customers including Dow, Johnson & Johnson, and Intel. It differentiates through its emphasis on empowering frontline and operations teams to build and iterate on their own applications rather than depending on IT or software development resources.
Tulip
No-code apps and AI agents for the factory floor.
Compliance
ISO 27001 SOC 2
Key Features
- No-code app builder: Provides a visual, drag-and-drop app building environment that operations teams can use to digitize manufacturing processes without writing code, reducing dependency on IT for process improvement initiatives.
- Digital work instructions: Enables manufacturers to replace paper-based work instructions with interactive, step-by-step digital guidance on the shop floor, with built-in quality checks and data capture at each step.
- AI-assisted process guidance: Deploys AI agents on the factory floor that can guide operators through complex procedures, flag errors in real time, and adapt instructions based on the specific part or configuration being produced.
- Production monitoring and analytics: Captures operational data from app interactions and connected equipment, providing real-time and historical visibility into production performance, quality metrics, and process adherence.
- IoT and machine connectivity: Connects to factory equipment and sensors to incorporate machine data into apps and workflows, enabling more comprehensive process monitoring and automation.
- On-premise deployment option: Supports on-premise deployment for manufacturers with network segmentation requirements or facilities where cloud connectivity is limited or restricted.
Use Cases
- For manufacturers digitizing paper-based shop floor processes: A medical device manufacturer replaces paper-based work instructions and quality checklists with Tulip apps that guide operators step-by-step, capture quality data automatically, and flag deviations in real time — improving both compliance and traceability.
- For operations teams reducing training time on complex assembly: A high-mix manufacturer with frequent product changeovers uses Tulip’s digital work instructions and AI guidance to reduce the time it takes new operators to work correctly on unfamiliar assemblies, improving throughput and quality on complex production lines.
- For industrial engineers improving processes without IT dependency: A continuous improvement team at a manufacturing facility uses Tulip’s no-code builder to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy process improvement apps without waiting for IT development resources.
Pricing MODELS
Saas subscription
Pricing Summary
Tulip uses a custom enterprise SaaS subscription pricing model. No self-serve or publicly listed prices are available — organizations contact the company for a quote based on their facility size, user count, and deployment requirements.
Company Size Fit
Enterprise Mid-market
Technical Snapshot
API Available
Yes
LLM Provider
Multi-model
Open Source
No
Deployment Options
Cloud Saas, On-premise
Notable Customers
Dow, Johnson & Johnson, Intel