For Industrial Manufacturing Factories

The CMMS Built for Industrial and Discrete Factories.

Makula is AI-first manufacturing maintenance software for discrete and industrial plants, built around the CNC machines, machining centers, robots, stamping presses, injection moulding cells, weld lines and assembly conveyors a factory actually runs on. Drive OEE up, cut unplanned downtime, and keep PMs and TPM tasks on-time across every shift, one source of truth for maintenance, work orders, and assets.
Industry leaders we work with
What Changes When You Switch

Higher OEE. Less Unplanned Downtime. One Source of Truth Across Shifts.

The four outcomes every factory wants, delivered with the equipment, TPM and quality-system specifics that CMMS for manufacturing industry buyers actually need to evaluate.

Drive OEE Up

Tackle the availability and performance components of OEE — fewer micro-stops, faster changeovers and shorter unplanned downtime on CNCs, robots, presses. and moulding cells.

A • P • Q
Cut Unplanned Downtime

Predictive and condition-based PM on bearings, spindles, hydraulics, robots and tooling — so the next breakdown isn't the first time you hear about it.

MTBF • MTTR
Records Auditor Can Read

Digital work-order history, e-signatures, photo evidence and inspection logs — supports your IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001 and 1SO 14001 audits without a separate ‘compliance tool.

IATF • AS9100 • ISO
Spreadsheets & Paper Logs

Every work order, PM, autonomous-maintenance check and tooling change in one place. Not a shared drive, not a whiteboard at the line, not a WhatsApp thread between shifts.

One Source of Truth

Manufacturing CMMS

A CMMS for manufacturing (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is the system of record for everything that keeps a plant running, work orders, preventive maintenance, asset history, parts inventory, and inspections, across every line, cell, and shift. Where generic maintenance management software treats every asset the same, manufacturing CMMS software is built around the equipment a factory actually runs on: CNCs, robots, presses, moulding cells, conveyors, and the TPM rituals that keep them in spec.

Makula is CMMS software for industrial facilities that need more than a digital work-order list. It connects technicians on the shop floor, planners scheduling PMs, and quality managers preparing for IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001 audits, all on one cloud-based manufacturing plant maintenance software platform, with the audit trail, e-signatures, and calibration records auditors ask for.

AI Copilot for Food & Beverage

An Al That Knows Your Plant, Your Assets, Your History

Makula AI Copilot learns from your own work-order history, asset registry, sanitation logs and SOPs. Ask a question in plain language and get cited answers, grounded in your data, not the public internet. It's the AI layer missing from most food industry software.
Audit-prep in minutes — “Show every PM and sanitation record on Line 2 last quarter” returns linked evidence, ready to export for your auditor.
Failure-pattern detection — the Copilot spots recurring issues (bearings, belts, CIP valves, refrigeration drift) before your next line stop
Private & secure — your plant data is never used to train third-party models. Every answer is cited. Hosted on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure.
Built To Support Your Audit Program

Designed Around The Records Food & Beverage Auditors Ask For

Makula isn't certified to food-safety frameworks itself, those are plant-level certifications. As compliance management software for the food industry, we provide the digital work-order, sanitation, inspection and e-signature records your team uses to maintain its program.
Supports HACCP
Support SFMA 204
Photo Evidence
Support  SQF
Support  BRCGS
Support  ISO 22000
e-Signatures
FDA/USDA Record Keeping

Makula Itself, Certified.

Food-safety frameworks certify the plant. Software security frameworks certify Makula. Here is our security posture.

AI Copilot for Food & Beverage
ISO  27001

Information security management. Independently audited annually. Covers data security, access controls, encryption and incident response.

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Compliant
GDPR

EU data-protection compliance for personal data of technicians, operators and contractors stored in Makula.

On Request
21 CFR Part 11

Electronic records & e-signature validation for FDA-regulated environments (pharma, dietary | supplements, infant formula). Validation package available for qualifying customers.

Hosted on EU Data Centers (Germany) Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256) - Role-based access -
Full audit log - No customer data used to train third-party Al models.
What Teams Typically Use

“Maintenance teams using Makula tell us the same thing — they go from chasing breakdowns to actually preventing them, and audit prep stops being a three-week scramble.”

What We’ll Measure With You
Downtime
Fewer unplanned line stops on bottlers, fillers, conveyors and refrigeration
PM on Time
More preventive and sanitation work completed on schedule, with the same headcount
Audit Prep
Audit and recordkeeping prep stops being a multi-week scramble
Go-Live
Single-plant deployment is measured in weeks, not quarters
What Changes When You Switch

Three Numbers Food & Beverage Teams Actually Move

Generic CMMS tools chase dozens of metrics. We focus on the three that matter on the plant floor.

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures — the headline reliability number for fillers, conveyors, mixers and refrigeration units

MTTR

Mean Time To Repair — how fast your team
gets a line back online and running when something does fail

PM
On Time

Preventive maintenance and sanitation completion rate — the leading indicator that keeps the first two numbers moving in the right direction

Frequently asked questions

What is a CMMS in manufacturing?
A CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) in manufacturing is the system of record that tracks work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset history, parts inventory, and inspections across a plant. Manufacturing CMMS software centralises everything maintenance teams, planners, and quality managers need to keep CNCs, robots, presses, and assembly lines running on-spec across every shift.
What is the best CMMS for manufacturing plants?
The best CMMS for manufacturing plants is the one built around the equipment you actually run — not generic facility maintenance software. Look for native support for OEE tracking, TPM workflows, IATF 16949 / AS9100 / ISO 9001 audit records, and mobile work orders for shop-floor technicians. Makula is purpose-built for discrete and industrial manufacturers on exactly these workflows
What is maintenance software for manufacturing?
Maintenance software for manufacturing is a category of platforms that digitise how factories plan, schedule, and complete maintenance work — replacing spreadsheets, paper logs, and WhatsApp threads. It covers preventive maintenance, work order management, asset registry, parts inventory, and compliance records, giving plant managers one source of truth across shifts.
How is manufacturing CMMS software different from generic CMMS?
Generic CMMS treats every asset the same, a chiller, a forklift, and a 5-axis CNC look identical in the database. Manufacturing CMMS software models the equipment a factory actually runs on (machining centres, robots, stamping presses, moulding cells), tracks OEE and MTBF natively, and produces the records IATF, AS9100, and ISO auditors ask for.
Does Makula work for the chemical and process manufacturing industry?
Makula is purpose-built for discrete and industrial manufacturers, CNC machining, robotics, stamping, injection moulding, and assembly. For chemical manufacturing maintenance software needs with heavy batch-process and SCADA requirements, we recommend evaluating whether your asset profile matches our discrete/industrial focus before committing. Talk to sales and we'll tell you straight.
Does Makula support IATF 16949, AS9100, and ISO 9001 audits?
Yes. Makula provides the digital work-order, calibration, inspection, and e-signature records IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 auditors ask for. Makula itself isn't plant-certified, those certifications belong to your facility, but our manufacturing plant maintenance software layer feeds your QMS with the audit-ready evidence quality teams need.
Can technicians use Makula on the shop floor without a desktop?
Yes. Makula's mobile app lets technicians create, update, and complete work orders directly on the shop floor — with photos, checklists, and asset history at hand. Planners and quality managers work on desktop. Both stay synced in real time, so the maintenance team, the OEE board, and the audit log always tell the same story.
How does Makula handle preventive maintenance schedules?
Makula runs industrial preventive maintenance on time-based schedules, by calendar, equipment runtime, or cycle count, whichever fits the asset. PMs are auto-generated, assigned to the right technician, and tracked against PM on-time targets. Consistent time-based PM keeps bearings, spindles, hydraulics, robots, and tooling serviced on schedule, so failures don't blindside the line.
What does the AI Copilot actually do?
The Makula AI Copilot answers maintenance questions in plain language using your own work-order history, asset registry, OEE losses, and SOPs, not the public internet. It surfaces recurring failure patterns, prepares audit responses with linked evidence, and helps technicians diagnose issues faster. Every answer is cited back to your factory's data, hosted on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure.
Is my factory data used to train third-party AI models?
No. Your factory data is never used to train third-party models. Makula is hosted on EU data centres in Germany, encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), with role-based access and a full audit log. Customer data stays customer data, that's a hard line, not a configurable setting.

Ready to run a tighter factory?

Here’s what our customers say about us

Since implementing Makula in June 2023, we've seen a dramatic reduction in errors and a significant boost to our after-sales efficiency. Makula has streamlined our processes, allowing us to provide faster and more accurate service to our customers. This has not only improved customer satisfaction but has also generated additional revenue through monthly sales.

Robert Thornton
Sales Director

The efficiency and clarity that Makula brought to our after-sales operation is unparalleled. Our team is more aligned, our customers are happier, and our revenue is on the rise. Highly recommended!

Norbert Kaiser
Managing Director

The overview of all the latest offers, spare part orders, invoices, and service reports, helps the customer enormously. The software has really developed very well and Makula is doing a great job. The service is great, if I need something, there is always an answer from Karina very quickly.

Michael G.
Chief Executive Officer

We have had a great experience with the Makula team from the sales process to onboarding and then helping with day to day support if needed. The team are always quick to come back to us and provide solutions to requests. The platform is easy to access and navigate and Makula have already incorporated most of the functionality we need. This enables us to support our customers with the tools and resources they need to order spares, access machine information or book service visits.

Lizzie W.
Marketing Executive

The software is very user-friendly and intuitive to use. The team assists very intensively with the transformation process and onboarding. We have managed to integrate the tool into our daily processes, thereby promoting our internal coordination and ultimately our spare parts sales.

Flynn S.
Advisory Board Member

Thanks to the implementation of Makula, we have achieved full traceability of all customer requests. We consolidated all after-sales interactions into a single platform, which has significantly improved our response times and operational efficiency

Fernando Neves
Global Customer Support Manager

Since we started using Makula, we've gained a broader perspective on the evolving world of digital after-sales. The software has seamlessly blended with our processes, enhancing operations and providing fresh insights. It's a gentle reminder of the portential avenues open for SME machine suppliers in this digital era.

Erik Döinghaus
Managing Director

Makula's platform has been a game-changer for us. Onboarding was incredibly smooth, and the system's ease of use has significantly improved our after-sales service efficiency. Our technicians now save several hours each day by reducing the time spent on phone calls and searching through scattered documents.

Edward Herbert
COO & Founder

Being a user of 30+ machine brands, I can firmly state that Makula's after-sales platform is transformative. It doesn't just enhance and streamline communication with OEMs—it revolutionises it, driving unparalleled customer satisfaction in an increasingly complex and dynamic production

Christopher Staub
Chief Executive Officer