Tools That Support Preventive Maintenance for OEMs and Factories
In today’s industrial landscape, preventive maintenance isn’t just a best practice — it’s quickly becoming a regulatory requirement. European OEMs and factories are under growing pressure to maximise machine uptime, extend product lifecycles, and comply with new directives like the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
The key to staying compliant and competitive? A connected maintenance ecosystem.
From CMMS software in factories to self-service portals for customers, this blog explores the top tools driving the shift — and why Makula’s unified platform is a smart fit for both manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
Why Maintenance Tools Matter More Than Ever
Whether you're an OEM or a factory maintenance lead, the challenges are surprisingly similar:
- 88% cite outdated IT infrastructure
(Infraspeak, 2024) - 76% report difficulty with real-time asset data
(WebberSmith, 2024) - 31% outsource maintenance due to talent shortages
(LinkedIn Pulse)
A modern maintenance strategy relies on technology to bridge these gaps — improving visibility, collaboration, and efficiency.
4 Essential Maintenance Tools to Invest In
1. CMMS / EAM Software
Used mostly by factories, these platforms automate tasks like maintenance scheduling, work orders, and parts tracking.
🔹 Example: Festo AX Smartenance
2. Remote Monitoring Platforms
For OEMs and manufacturers, IoT-based tools like Siemens MindSphere and Proemion track machine health in real time and enable condition-based maintenance.
3. Digital Twins + Analytics
Simulate asset behaviour and improve predictive maintenance with platforms like PTC Vuforia or Siemens Xcelerator.
4. Customer Self-Service Portals
OEMs can reduce ticket volumes by giving customers access to service records, manuals, and parts ordering through branded portals.
🔹 Example: Kontron EquipmentCloud®, Entytle
Why Makula Wins — One Platform, Two Solutions
Makula offers a unified ecosystem with dedicated solutions for both equipment manufacturers and factories:
✅ For OEMs:
- Asset Hub: Installed-base tracking and service history
- Field Service: Technicians, work orders, routes
- Customer Portal: Branded site with QR access, 3D parts, AI docs
→ Explore OEM Stack
✅ For Factories:
- Asset Hub: Plant-wide equipment data
- CMMS: Preventive maintenance scheduling, repairs, logs
→ Explore Factory Stack
The Bottom Line
Makula isn’t just a tool — it’s a platform built around how industrial businesses operate. Whether you’re a maintenance manager at a factory or leading after-sales at an OEM, Makula connects the dots between your assets, your service teams, and your customers.
