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eMaint CMMS

Cloud-based eMaint CMMS software by Fluke enables maintenance professionals to monitor, capture, store, and share historical asset performance data and use it to maintain and prolong equipment life. Small or growing organizations ...Read more about eMaint CMMS

4.4 (294 reviews)

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CERDAAC

Transforming Quality and Operations processes for thousands of customers worldwide, CERDAAC is a pre-validated, highly configurable suite of solutions purpose built for regulated manufacturers to ensure compliance and maximize pro...Read more about CERDAAC

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Asset Panda

Asset Panda is a cloud-based platform for facility managers that offers a suite of applications including asset tracking and maintenance management. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and can be used from anywhere wh...Read more about Asset Panda

GAGEtrak

GAGEtrak is a calibration management software solution built for various industries to manage gages, maximize productivity and meet standards compliance. Key features include barcode & label printing, audit trail, quality control,...Read more about GAGEtrak

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SISMETRO

Sismetro is an easy-to-use software platform that enables users to make intelligent decisions based on their data. Sismetro helps business owners understand, manage and track their maintenance needs through a simpler method of dep...Read more about SISMETRO

GAGEpack

GAGEpack is a calibration management solution, which assists manufacturing firms of all sizes with gage management and compliance. Its key features include scheduling, system analysis, measurement reading and label printing. The ...Read more about GAGEpack

GageList

GageList is a cloud-based calibration management solution that allows business to maintain gages and tool calibrations. GageList is able to support compliance for 21 CFR Parts 11 and 820, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, AS 9100, API Q1 and o...Read more about GageList

Intellect QMS

Intellect provides a flexible enterprise Quality Management Software (eQMS) solution and platform designed to meet any FDA and ISO compliance requirements, as well as digital transformation goals. Built on the Intellect Compliance...Read more about Intellect QMS

Reftab

Designed for schools and IT departments of any size, Reftab is a free asset management solution that helps administrators track and manage inventory, conduct asset maintenance, and complete work orders. With Reftab's intuitive dra...Read more about Reftab

Calibration Control

Calibration Control is a cloud-based solution designed to help businesses across various industry verticals such as healthcare, design engineering, metrology, mining, testing, aerospace, oil well, packaging, distribution and more ...Read more about Calibration Control

QT9 QMS

QT9 Quality Management Software is a web-based QMS software used by companies to comply with ISO and FDA quality standards. The software is available for deployment either on-premise or in the cloud. The tool eliminates the need f...Read more about QT9 QMS

Timly

The entire inventory of your company in one place - digital inventory management with Timly! Small and big companies from various industries, such as Siemens, Sodastream, Cornelsen, German cities and many more already trust in Ti...Read more about Timly

IndySoft

Indysoft Calibration Management is a hybrid maintenance management solution that caters to businesses of all sizes across various industries such as aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, research and more. Key features include compl...Read more about IndySoft

Effivity

Effivity is a cloud-based compliance management solution that helps users to integrate their businesses with ISO compliance and manage their quality, safety, health and environment (QHSE) certifications. It offers various quality ...Read more about Effivity

ProCalV5

ProCalV5 is a computerized maintenance management (CMMS) solution designed for midsize and large businesses. Key features include asset management, quality management, inventory tracking, predictive and preventive maintenance. The...Read more about ProCalV5

Qualityze Suite

Qualityze EQMS Suite is a Salesforce cloud-based compliance and process management system that helps in developing and maintaining good quality procedures and policies by solving compliance and quality issues. QualityzeEQMS Suite ...Read more about Qualityze Suite

Beamex CMX

Beamex CMX is an on-premise solution, which helps small to large-sized businesses plan, measure and record calibration information of equipment and assets. Its key features include multi-device calibration, data transfer, automate...Read more about Beamex CMX

Asset Infinity

Asset Infinity is a cloud-based asset management suite. The product is available on the web and mobile (Android and iOS). Asset tracking and management module offers features like location, department, employee wise tracking, doc...Read more about Asset Infinity

ACCEPT

ACCEPT is a cloud-based quality management solution, designed to help businesses track the production process, ensure the traceability of products through identification and mapping and maintain compliance with product specificati...Read more about ACCEPT

Aerotrac

Aerotrac is a process control solution that helps organizations of all sizes that supply Aircraft Management(CAMO) services, and those that carry out Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul(MRO/Part 145) It enables service professionals to...Read more about Aerotrac

Buyers Guide

Last Updated: March 16, 2023

Strong maintenance management requires a wide variety of tools, instruments, meters and sensors. If these aren't working correctly, it makes maintenance difficult and poisons all the data you use.

Calibration is a critical process to ensure this equipment is performing as intended so your assets are running at maximum uptime and your valuable data is accurate. Today, software makes that process simpler through automation—taking one more task off your plate.

This guide is designed to help software buyers learn more about calibration management systems and determine the features they need.

In this Buyer's Guide, we'll cover:

What Is Calibration Management Software?

Calibration management software offers functionality to keep all the tools and equipment used in maintenance management calibrated accurately. This is performed in a similar way as other maintenance—using recurring work tasks based on a calendar, managers know exactly when recalibration activities should happen.

Calibration management contributes to higher quality maintenance and/or production, and is a critical part of remaining compliant with the various ISO standards or manufacturing regulations from the FDA.

Like a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), calibration management software will also track the history of recalibration tasks. This gives you access to loads of useful data to optimize your recurring work orders and identify trends about each tool.

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Calibration readings as seen in Ape Calibration Control

Since calibration is so important for maintenance, many calibration systems can integrate with a CMMS or an enterprise asset management (EAM) system to coordinate calibration with other maintenance activities.

The final part of the puzzle is hardware. Depending on the tools you use, hardware is available to speed up recalibration. Some vendors offer both software and hardware.

Common Features of Calibration Management Software

While there is a wide variety of calibration management software available, there is a certain set of core features you should be looking for as you explore your options. They include the following:

Calibration scheduling

Allows users to create recurring calibration tasks on a calendar, often color-coded to stand out from other planned maintenance.

Notifications

The system will notify managers and technicians about recalibration work that is near its due date via email or text.

Work order management

Create and assign calibration work orders, and include details about the specific tool and instructions for the task.

Calibration instructions

Users can add instructions for each tool and add them to work orders to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Barcoding

Allows users create and use a barcoding system for tools and equipment for quicker scanning and tracking.

Compliance management

Collects and stores a history of calibration and maintenance tasks to create a digital trail in case of an audit.

Equipment profile

Create profiles for each tool and add details like images, calibration history and instructions to recalibrate.

Tool management

Enable the ability to let workers rent tools and equipment and track their usage, location and status.

What Type of Buyer Are You?

Different types of buyers require different sets of functionality out of their calibration management software. Here are the primary user bases:

  • Facility maintenance managers. Facility management responsibilities are many, and maintenance is a major part of the role. Depending on the size and complexity of your building, you can have dozens of tools and equipment to keep up with and several workers who need to check them out to complete tasks. Look for equipment rental functionality in a calibration system.

  • Manufacturing maintenance managers. In manufacturing—especially food production—maintenance and calibration contributes to compliance with FDA regulations. Software helps companies create a digital trail of calibration and maintenance actions that are easily retrievable for audits. Ask vendors how this information is collected and stored in the system to see if it meets your needs.

  • Field service or multi-site maintenance managers. Many times, maintenance takes place in the field as workers travel to job sites, another facility or customers' homes—and sometimes calibration is needed out there as well. Portable calibration tools are designed to handle these situations with ruggedized handheld tools. Check which systems can easily integrate portable tools if you expect workers to be mobile.

Benefits and Potential Issues

Several boosts to efficiency. Automating calibration management leads to time savings in multiple areas. Tasks can be completed quickly, and you can optimize scheduling so fewer unnecessary calibration checks are needed, saving money on labor. Then, you always have historical data to easily prove compliance.

Implementation can take time. When you install new systems to help manage a large number of assets, the process often includes some manual entry of asset information. In the same way, it may take some time to enter details about all the tools you use. Vendors typically offer assistance with migrating information from a paper system, or integrating information from another system.

Additional hardware is available. Depending on your type of business, additional hardware can significantly increase the convenience and value of the investment. Barcoding lets you scan multiple items quickly instead of manually searching, and calibration tools of some kind are a necessary part of the process.

Market Trends to Understand

Cloud-based calibration software. The popularity of web-based software (or Software-as-a-Service) has touched nearly every type of system because of its more affordable upfront cost, scalability and lower maintenance. This trend has impacted CMMS and calibration software as well. Smaller companies can take advantage of technology with cloud-based software. Inquire about available deployment methods as you evaluate software.

Keep an eye on FDA regulations. The FDA requires companies that produce food to follow strict regulations regarding the maintenance and cleaning of production machinery. The details can change, so it's important to stay up-to-date on FDA rules. Calibrating tools plays a big role in maintenance, and software ensures you have historical records in the event of an audit.

Pricing and Purchasing Options

While not every vendor offers pricing on their website, many offer cloud-based software with a cost per user per month, or a range of users, in addition to the standard on-premise perpetual license with an upfront cost.

Your budget will impact the features you receive, but these systems can be expanded with optional modules. Most vendors offer a "lite" version, which is a good choice for smaller companies who need automation now but would like to scale up features later.