Digitalization in Equipment Manufacturing

Your digital transformation starts right where you are

Rising Complexity, Growing Customer Expectations, New Competitors, Changing Regulations and Tighter Security Requirements: Equipment Manufacturers Face a Wide Range of Challenges. At the Center Is One Key Question: How Can Digital Transformation Succeed?

Manufacturers are moving forward by investing in new technologies. Machines are equipped with sensors, early dashboards deliver live data and digital customer and service portals are taking shape.

But the starting point is rarely a blank slate. In most companies, different tools are already in use, but often they don’t work together.

What’s missing is a clear digital strategy. That means defining processes, choosing practical tools that integrate smoothly, and embracing a shift in mindset. Connecting machines alone isn’t enough. People have to be part of the process too.

Digital transformation only works when leadership moves forward with confidence, when structures stay open and when real change is allowed to happen.

  • Digitalization in equipment manufacturing is often seen as a huge project with high effort, many dependencies and uncertain results. Common obstacles include lack of resources in terms of time and personnel in day-to-day operations – especially in the current tense market situation – limited budget, a “sell and forget” company mindset, a missing service culture and even digital resignation due to previously failed digitalization initiatives and the associated risk of bad investments.

  • We meet you where you are. Whether it’s individual machines, smaller pilot projects, or an entire machine fleet – with the EquipmentCloud® digital customer portal and our Customer Success team, you start in a way that fits your business. This lets you implement digital visibility, transparent communication and proactive service efficiently and with real added value.

This Is How Digitalization in Machinery Manufacturing Becomes Doable

Every company is different and that’s exactly what our solutions are built for:

  • All machines in view, no matter their age: We connect machine fleets of all generations — from older equipment to modern high-tech systems — and bring all relevant data together while creating interfaces between different IT systems.
  • Central data foundation for all departments: With EquipmentCloud®, you manage master data, maintenance information, and operating data of your equipment in one place: transparent, searchable and accessible at any time. Our experts help you use this data effectively and manage your processes.
  • Partner for new challenges: Whether it’s cybersecurity, new market demands, or legal regulations, we offer hands-on guidance and help you build a future-proof infrastructure.
  • Years of experience in digitalization: Our heart has been beating for equipment manufacturing for 35 years. We successfully support mid-sized companies and international machine builders on their path to digitalization, understand the requirements, and have aligned our solutions with the needs of your industry in a customer-focused way.

From Machine to Cloud: Start Flexibly, Grow Securely

With EquipmentCloud® you begin your digital journey without detours:

Flexible entry point

Whether it’s consulting, workshops, a proof of concept or a full solution — you decide how big your first step is. Together we scale your progress across different business areas and enable you to drive digital transformation independently.

Full control over your data

You keep data ownership. Our platform provides a reliable and complete data foundation for analysis, decision-making, transparency, and efficient collaboration between production, service, and customers. Implementing digital solutions that embed into your IT infrastructure is essential for the success of your digital strategy. It lays the groundwork for clear processes, shorter paths, and increased productivity.

Icon Digitize securely and sustainably

Modern security technologies, agile development, regular updates, and our experience in IT architectures make your digitalization stable in the long term.

Digitalization in Machinery Manufacturing Becomes Tangibl

With EquipmentCloud® you make your machines and processes more digital, more efficient, and more transparent. Step by step, at your own pace, with our expertise. This helps you boost productivity, process reliability, and long-term competitiveness.

Discover our workshops on digitalization in machinery manufacturing and take the first step.

[Martin Falsner Sales Manager Kontron AIS GmbH
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Martin Falsner
Sales Manager
Digitalization