For Industrial Manufacturing Factories

The Manufacturing CMMS Built to Keep Production Running

Makula is AI-first CMMS software for manufacturing, built for discrete and industrial plants. Higher OEE, less unplanned downtime, and PMs and TPM tasks done on time across every shift — one source of truth for work orders, assets and maintenance.
Industry leaders we work with
What Changes When You Switch

Higher OEE. Less Unplanned Downtime.

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

Drive OEE Up

Lift the availability and performance sides of OEE, fewer micro-stops, faster changeovers and less unplanned downtime on CNCs, robots, presses and moulding cells.

A • P • Q
Cut Unplanned Downtime

Time-based PM on bearings, spindles, hydraulics, robots and tooling, scheduled by calendar, runtime or cycle counts so service happens before the line stops.

MTBF • MTTR
Records Auditor Can Read

Digital work-order history, e-signatures, photo evidence and inspection logs, supporting your IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits without extra tools.

IATF • AS9100 • ISO
No More Spreadsheets

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

One Source of Truth

Manufacturing CMMS

A manufacturing CMMS is the single system of record for work orders, PMs, assets, parts and inspections across every shift. Unlike generic maintenance management software, manufacturing CMMS software is built around the equipment a factory runs on, CNCs, robots, presses and moulding cells, plus the TPM that keeps them in spec. Makula is CMMS software for industrial facilities, one cloud-based platform for shop-floor technicians, PM planners and quality managers, with the audit trail, e-signatures and calibration records IATF 16949, AS9100 and ISO 9001 auditors ask for.

AI Copilot for Factories

An AI That Knows Your Equipment

Makula AI Copilot learns from your work-order history, asset registry, OEE losses and SOPs. Ask in plain language and get cited answers from your factory data, not the public internet.
Audit prep in minutes: Show every PM, calibration and quality work order in Cell B for the last quarter, linked evidence returns, and export-ready for an IATF or AS9100 auditor.
Loss-pattern detection: The Copilot surfaces recurring issues from your work-order history so planners tighten the right PM interval before a line stop.
Private & secure: Your plant data never trains third-party models, every answer is cited, and it runs on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure.
Built To Support Your Audit Program

Designed Around the Records IATF, AS9100 and ISO Auditors Ask For.

Makula isn't certified to IATF 16949, AS9100 or ISO 9001, those are plant-level certifications. We provide the digital work-order, calibration, inspection and e-signature records your quality team uses to maintain its program, the maintenance software for manufacturing layer underneath your QMS.
Supports IATF 16949
Supports AS9100
Supports ISO 9001
Supports ISO 14001
Supports ISO 45001
Calibrations Records
e-Signatures
Photo Evidence

Makula Itself, Certified.

Quality-system frameworks certify the factory. Software security frameworks certify Makula. Here's where we stand today, and what's on our roadmap.

Certified
ISO  27001

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

Independently audited annually by TÜV Nord
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 See

"Operators actually do their TPM checks in Makula, breakdowns drop, and the OEE board on the wall finally moves the right way."

What We’ll Measure With You
OEE
Availability and performance gains on CNCs, robots, presses and moulding cells
PM on Time
More preventive maintenance and TPM tasks completed on schedule, across all shifts
Audit Prep
IATF / AS9100 / ISO audit prep stops being a multi-week scramble across maintenance and quality
Go-Live
Single-plant deployment is measured in weeks, not quarters
What Changes When You Switch

Three Numbers Factory Teams Actually Move

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

OEE

Overall Equipment Effectiveness — availability x performance x quality, surfaced per shift, line and machine

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures — the headline reliability number for CNCs, robots, presses, moulding cells and rotating equipment

PM
On Time

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

Other Verticals We Serve

Manufacturing CMMS, Built for These Plants Too

Packaging

Converters and co-packers

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Pharma

GMP • 21 CFR Part 11

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Chemical

OSHA PSM • EPA RMP

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Food & Beverages

Bottling, fillers, refrigeration

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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