And how can this significantly increase the service life of machines?
Digital machine maintenance offers a host of advantages that significantly improve the efficiency, reliability, and service life of machines and systems. The use of digital systems, sensor technology, and predictive maintenance and servicing optimizes maintenance processes, reduces downtime, lowers costs, and extends the service life of machines. At the same time, it improves safety and productivity.
With the EMC Maintenance module of the MES Software EMC, repairs and machine maintenance, including all components and spare parts used, can be neatly scheduled both manually and according to individually predefined cycles. This increases technical availability and enables reliable maintenance of machines, systems, and peripherals. The digital life cycle card is used to neatly record and seamlessly document the entire life cycle of the machines, including all maintenance, repairs, and spare parts.
The most important benefits of a digital maintenance solution for machines are:
- More efficient maintenance processes with digital maintenance and servicing plans
- Clear documentation of all work performed
- Improved plant availability with longer service life
- Optimal basis for certification
- Support for predictive maintenance
- Early detection of safety-critical conditions
Prevention instead of standstill
Digital maintenance can significantly increase machine availability. The condition of machines and systems is continuously monitored and deviations are detected in good time. This allows maintenance and servicing work to be planned in advance, before failures occur. This reduces unplanned downtime and ensures that production runs smoothly. At the same time, it increases planning reliability in the company.
Digital instead of folder chaos
In modern factories, folders containing printouts, plans, and instructions are obsolete. All maintenance and repair work is stored digitally, available at any time, and easy to track. A digital maintenance solution makes it possible to plan better, analyze sustainably, and document everything seamlessly. No paper, no cumbersome folders. It also provides optimal support and security for certification.
Predictive maintenance and thus cost reduction
Predictive maintenance optimizes resource utilization, as maintenance measures are carried out precisely when they are really necessary, eliminating unnecessary inspections.
Spare parts no longer need to be replaced on suspicion, which reduces material costs. Emergency repairs, which are often associated with high costs and production downtime, are avoided through early fault detection. In addition, downtime costs are reduced because machines are out of service for less time. Predictive maintenance thus enables resource-efficient and efficient operation.
Planned maintenance instead of unplanned downtime
Scheduled maintenance and servicing windows can be optimally integrated into the production plan. All information required for maintenance, including images and manufacturer information, as well as the respective maintenance plans with work steps and maintenance cycles, are stored digitally and neatly.
If scheduled machine maintenance is due, this is displayed in the dashboard. This maintenance preview supports reliable planning and scheduling. A separate maintenance plan for machines and systems is therefore superfluous in the digital factory.
Scan the QR code and start maintenance
Employees can easily initiate scheduled maintenance manually via the MES Software EMC portal or, even more conveniently, by scanning a QR code affixed to the machine. The MES tablet then displays all the information and specified maintenance steps.
The spare parts and materials used, as well as comments on each step, are documented. The provision of work instructions and images ensures that maintenance is always carried out in the same way by different employees.
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Digital machine maintenance contributes to sustainable production and energy efficiency. Timely maintenance extends the service life of machines, thereby conserving resources. Energy consumption can also be reduced, as optimally maintained machines operate more efficiently. Unplanned downtime, which is often associated with high energy consumption during restart, is avoided.
In addition, the consumption of lubricants and spare parts can be optimized, as these are used specifically as needed. Avoiding unnecessary maintenance work further reduces material and energy consumption. In this way, maintenance becomes an active part of the company’s sustainability strategy.
Conclusion
Digital machine maintenance is key for companies looking to make their production more efficient, safer, and more sustainable. It enables them to consistently reduce downtime, significantly extend the service life of machines, and conserve valuable resources. Real-time data, predictive maintenance, and clear digital processes make it possible to carry out maintenance when it is really necessary—not too early, not too late. This avoids expensive emergency repairs while ensuring that production continues reliably and planning security is created.
Employees can carry out maintenance in a standardized and intuitive manner, which ensures quality and avoids execution errors. In addition, digital maintenance becomes an active lever for greater sustainability in operations. It enables energy consumption and material use to be reduced by maintaining machines optimally and using resources exactly as needed. At the same time, the digital recording of all work steps and data creates a sound basis for continuous improvement.
Those who rely on digital machine maintenance today are laying the foundation for resilient and future-proof production.
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Frequently asked questions about digital machine maintenance
How does digital maintenance reduce machine downtime?
Continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance enable deviations to be detected at an early stage. This allows maintenance measures to be planned in good time before unplanned downtime occurs.
How does digital maintenance contribute to extending the service life of machines?
Optimal maintenance cycles, clear digital documentation, and the targeted use of spare parts and materials significantly extend the service life of the machines.
What role does digital documentation play in maintenance?
All maintenance, servicing, repairs, and replacement parts are recorded digitally. This ensures transparency, improves planning, and provides an optimal basis for certification.
What are the advantages of predictive maintenance in digital maintenance?
Predictive maintenance enables maintenance to be carried out exactly when it is needed. This eliminates unnecessary inspections, reduces material costs, and avoids emergency repairs.
How does digital maintenance support sustainable production?
Efficient maintenance reduces energy consumption, avoids unnecessary use of materials, and allows machines to operate in a more resource-efficient manner. This makes maintenance an active lever in the sustainability strategy.