Cut downtime and boost OEE with AI

Make or buy? The smartest way to use industrial AI for predictive maintenance

Unlock scalable, plug-and-play AI maintenance solutions that reduce downtime, cut costs, and improve OEE—without the complexity of in-house development.

Download this guide to make the step towards your optimal make-or-buy decision

'How to find the right AI solution for you'
This guide explains:
  • How to make informed Make-or-buy decisions in an industrial environment
  • The specific decision criteria for software and AI applications
  • If standardised AI Apps are a solution for OEMs and End Users

This guide will help you to:

Make a confident make-or-buy decision

Learn the essential criteria for choosing whether to develop AI software in-house or purchase from a trusted provider.

What's inside the Guide?

Discover what makes AI for industry so complex

Discover why industrial AI is unlike consumer AI—and why deep mechatronics and IT/OT expertise matter.

Why standardized AI apps are a strategic win

See how ready-made solutions like Festo AX Motion Insights Pneumatic deliver value from day one—without the need for in-house data science skills.

See how affordable an AI solution can be

Discover how much you could save with a proven, scalable AI solution for monitoring your pneumatic cylinders. The guide reveals real-world pricing examples that show just how cost-effective it can be—especially compared to in-house development.
Are you ready to find your predictive maintenance solution?

How to select the right predictive maintenance software

Learn the key factors for choosing the right AI for manufacturing: IT/OT integration, scalability, maintenance cost reduction, data security, and factory uptime improvement.

Why Scalable AI Maintenance Apps Work for OEMs & End Users

Explore how plug-and-play AI tools help OEMs and end users optimise equipment efficiency, reduce downtime, and simplify maintenance—without deep in-house AI expertise.