News & Updates

We’ve explored the trending topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in past posts like this one, where we specifically looked at how AI is set to benefit maintenance teams moving forward. AI has been a game changer in maintenance operations--especially in predictive maintenance (PdM).Now, in this brand-new article, we’re asking: What’s hype and what’s real? Read moreWe break down what AI can and can’t do in PdM, with insights from our subject matter experts. Read the full post to find out what’s truly predictive, and what’s just marketed that way.What’s been your experience with AI when it comes to maintenance operations? Let me know below 👇

Hey all, Hard to believe, but Fiix Forward 2025 is just over two months away! We’re looking forward to gathering with you and the entire Fiix community in Phoenix, AZ from Sept 29th to Oct 2nd. 👋🏻Check out the freshly released Fiix Forward agenda below to see what we’ve got in store for you over three days packed with expert seminars, roundtables, bootcamps, and hands-on CMMS training. You’re sure to level up your CMMS skills and return empowered to achieve real results. So, jump in and start planning your on-site schedule now. Explore the 2025 agenda Early bird pricing of $395/pass won’t last much longer, so I strongly recommend buying now to lock in your 40% discount.Get details & passes  ​​​See you in Phoenix! 🌵  PS. If you need your manager’s approval to attend, download this kit to help you get the green light. 

Calling all EMEA Fiixers!It isn’t often that we get a chance to congregate in person to discuss the future of maintenace. That’s why we’re excited to announce that the Fiix team is headed to Rome, Italy for ROKLive 2025: Creating the Future of Industrial Operations! From June 16-19, we’re bringing together the best of the best in maintenance, operations, engineering, and technology to explore the future industrial automation and how to transform your business with Rockwell Automation and our PartnerNetwork™ ecosystem. For maintenance teams specifically, the Fiix team will be running dedicated sessions on CMMS integrations, predictive analytics, and more. We’re only a month out, so don’t miss this chance to bootstrap your maintenance future in person.As a global company, we're proud to bring this world-class event to our customers and partners in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). We hope to see you there.Ciao!Register Now    

Class is now in session! We’re pleased to announce the release of two new modules over at the Fiix Learning Center designed to help you get the most from the tier-specific features in Fiix CMMS: Fiix Professional Tier FeaturesNew Learning PathNested PMs: Understand how to create and manage nested preventive maintenance schedules to ensure comprehensive asset care. Rotating Assets: Learn to track and manage assets that move between locations, ensuring accurate records and maintenance schedules. Multi-Asset Work Orders: Discover how to create work orders that cover multiple assets, streamlining your maintenance processes. Condition Based Triggers: Implement triggers based on asset conditions to perform maintenance only when necessary, optimizing resource use. Advanced Notifications: Set up and customize notifications to keep your team informed and responsive to maintenance needs. Inventory Cycle Count: Master the process of conducting inventory cycle counts to maintain accurate stock lev

There’s nothing we love more than positive feedback from Fiixers like you. But sometimes, it’s also nice to get a little external validation. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Fiix was recently named a CMMS leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape report for SaaS CMMS Applications. We think that each new award belongs to you as well. So take a bow! It’s only because of our users that we continue to improve--and rack up the trophies.We’ve put together a little site to showcase some of our proudest achievements, because if you’ve got it, why not flaunt it? We hope that by visiting the link below you can feel good about being part of one of the best CMMS platforms in the world. You’ll also find a link to download a free excerpt of the IDC report, in case you’re curious to see what the experts are saying about Fiix CMMS.Here’s to many more adventures and milestones together. 🏆 Visit the Fiix “Trophy Case” 🏆 

The contest is now closed. Thank you so much to everyone who participated! Prize winners will be contacted by DM.Happy Birthday!The Fiixers is turning 4 years old this month. We were the first maintenance platform to launch an online community for our users, and four years later, we’re still going strong--with best members in the biz.Thank you for making our community the place for maintenance pros to connect.Just look at what we’ve achieved together:In four years, we’ve grown to 2281 members in 101 countries Since our humble beginnings, you’ve asked 513 maintenance questions in Help Others Last year, we had 105 questions asked by members, with 271 repliesTo those who have been with us since the very beginning, we salute you! 💪And those of you who have joined more recently, welcome! 🤠 The Birthday ContestTo celebrate our 4th year and all that we’ve achieved together as a community in that time, we’re once again holding everyone’s favorite giveaway contest. Because what's a birthday w

It’s hard to believe it’s already been three months since the Fiix team journeyed down to Anaheim, CA for Automation Fair 2024, the world’s largest event dedicated to industrial automation.At this year’s expo, Fiix had its strongest showing yet. Among four days filled with seminars, tours, and demos, we were proud to pack our session to standing-room only for Generac’s Predictive Maintenance Journey: Leveraging Fiix. We’ll be sharing more about that session in the community soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, you can catch up on Generac’s maintenance journey with Fiix in this webinar: And be sure to check out some of the free on-demand videos from this year’s Automation Fair, including the keynote by Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret: More sessions can be found on the official site here.We hope to see you and your team at the Fiix booth later this year for Automation Fair 2025! We’ll be sharing details about that event as they’re finalized.

With another great year drawing to a close, we're more grateful than ever to have you on this journey with us. Your participation in the Fiix community makes all of us better. Full stop. And it enables our mission to make maintenance easier, smarter, and more organized.  This season, to sprinkle in some holiday magic, we're continuing our tradition of (digital) gift-giving. The interactive webpage below is a little thank you from our team to yours.... We hope it puts you in a festive mood! Click here →Happy Holidays, The Fiix Team 

Fiix Forward 2024 is just over two months away! We’re looking forward to gathering with you and the whole user community in Memphis, Tennessee from October 7th-10th.  This year’s conference is all about learning how to use maintenance data as your north star, no matter where your starting point. Check out the freshly released Fiix Forward 2024 agenda to review the product sessions, trainings, and roundtables on offer and to start planning your on-site schedule.   Explore the 2024 agenda  Early bird pricing of $395/pass won’t last much longer, so act now to get your 40% discount.    Get details & passes   Hope to see you in Memphis!   P.s. If you need your manager’s approval to attend, download this kit to help you get the green light. 

In our exploration of Rockwell Automation’s 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing (SoSM) Report, we’ve looked at the report as a whole and specifically at the theme of AI in maintenance. Today, let’s keep it going with a deep dive into the top 10 business challenges facing manufacturers this year, and what maintenance can do to help. Read on Breaking down the top internal and external obstacles, this featured blog post argues that far from being a cost center, maintenance can actually play a huge role in navigating global business challenges. Is your team facing any of the challenges listed? Let me know in the comments down below 👇

Hey Fiixers 👋🏻 I have some exciting news! Fiix Forward is back for another year and we’re heading to Memphis, Tennessee from October 7-10th as we look to build on the success of last year's sold-out and waitlisted user conference. Fiix Forward 2024 is all about discovering how to use maintenance data as your north star, no matter where your starting point. Packed with hands-on training and expert-led sessions, Fiix Forward is the year’s biggest opportunity for CMMS champions like you to level up skills, hit professional development goals, and understand the trends & technologies changing the face of maintenance. Join us... and expand your maintenance universe!  Learn new ways to use your CMMS from Fiix experts   Collaborate and swap ideas with other maintenance pros  Consult with industry insiders on evolving your maintenance strategy  And of course, no Fiix Forward would be complete without some awesome networking opportunities and social events.   As our flagship in-person

Following up my recent post on the 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, let’s focus on one of the most important industry trends to emerge: artificial intelligence (AI). When we saw that a full 83% of manufacturers anticipate using generative AI tools this year, we had one burning question: How is AI going to impact and benefit maintenance teams in 2024? For all the worry about AI in the media, this year’s SoSM report paints an optimistic picture of the way this new technology is poised to benefit adopters. And not just business benefits--human benefits.So check out our article below to find out five ways we think AI will benefit maintenance teams in 2024 (and beyond!). Read now Is your maintenance team using or planning to use AI in 2024?Let me know in the comments down below.

Calling all industry insiders! Rockwell Automation just released their 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report.This free annual report surveys hundreds of manufacturers from around the globe to discover how they’re harnessing emergent technologies to maximize workforce potential, reduce risk, increase quality, and deliver sustainable growth. The 2024 SoSM report is full of interesting insights and trends that impact maintenance teams. Topping this year’s list are Cloud/SaaS technologies, generative AI, and sustainability. How does your team stack up? 95%are using or evaluating smart manufacturing technology ROICloud/SaaS topped the list for technology that drives the greatest ROI GenAI was #1in the top ten new investment areas over the next 12 months98%have a sustainability/ESG policy in place  Don’t let the future catch you off guard. Prepare with your own copy of the 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report! Get your free report

Back in October 2023, we held our 3rd annual user conference, Fiix Forward, in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference wasn’t just our chance to tell you about what we’ve been doing as a company, but it’s true purpose was to give you, our community, a chance to feel heard, seen, and understood.  As part of that promise, we conducted interviews, where individuals like you shared their maintenance troubles, triumphs, and resilience that led to their success. Those stories have been captured and will be shared with our customers in hopes that others will be inspired. With that being said, we are excited to share our first two videos of the series:  JJ McDonnell Co. Inc, a leader in seafood processing and distribution, was busy trying to keep operations afloat before Fiix. In that line of work, every minute of downtime spells disaster, products spoiling, deliveries delayed, and resources wasted.Thankfully, @MgarnerJJ has been hard at work implementing the Fiix CMMS. In a short period of time,

Building on our field inspection stories, where industry professionals just like you share their maintenance challenges, victories, and the perseverance that paved their path to success, we bring you part 2 of the interviews conducted at Fiix Forward!We hope these stories can spark inspiration for all Fiixers, regardless of where you are in your journey. Daikin ComfortJoel is an excellent motivator, successfully leading his team through the process and organizational challenges that come with new software.  Before implementing Fiix the team was challenged with incomplete data sets and manual parts tracking. This left them with huge gaps in reporting financial spending, making capital and maintenance planning hard.  Luckily Joel and his team found solace in the Fiix CMMS. He stressed that Fiix helped the team get into the habit of tracking things in the CMMS. He mentions that knowing everything about the machine, like how much time is spent on repairs, how many parts are being consumed,

Update: Congratulations to our five winners! We wish you the very best in crushing those 2024 Fiix goals!angelina.neumann Thelime cplette Nate.pettyneal RasmusBCan you believe it's been three incredible years since we kicked off this maintenance adventure together?Here’s what we’ve achieved as a community since 2020:   Together we’ve grown to 1890 members in 91 countries   Since inception, you’ve asked 408 maintenance questions in Help Others  Last year, we had 121 questions asked by members with 269 replies   Thank you to all our members for journeying with us over the past three years and making The Fiixers the welcoming and collaborative hub it is today.  To celebrate this milestone, let’s shift our focus from the past to the future. We want to hear about the challenges you’re excited to tackle in 2024 with Fiix by your side. Every response will be automatically entered to win some great birthday swag. Tell us about a problem you're eager to solve, a project you're enthusiastic

The new year brings with it time to reflect on our goals and priorities as maintenance professionals. Where does sustainability rank for you? It continues to grow as an important objective in many industries, and more maintenance teams recognize how sustainability can be good for both business and the environment.   To better support you on your quest for sustainable maintenance, this year we’re relaunching our sustainability user group.  It’s your dedicated space for discussion, news, and webinars on all the ways maintenance and sustainability intersect. Join the conversation and vote now to decide the future of our group!  

Last Monday marked the start of Automation Fair 2023. We were joined by an incredible mix of attendees, including distributors, partners, customers, and thought leaders, to explore the newest innovations in maintenance and manufacturing. Here are some highlights:Keynote speakers: The event was packed with keynote sessions from some very impressive thought leaders. Their insights left us inspired and equipped with fresh ideas to drive progress. Offsite tours: Attendees had the opportunity to experience innovation firsthand with offsite tours to various facilities. Each offsite tour was a chance to see the future of maintenance and manufacturing in action. Fiix CMMS: Our team showcased the power of our CMMS, demonstrating how teams can optimize maintenance operations, enhance efficiency, and drive production to new heights. Asset Risk Predictor: We proudly showcased our newly launched software, Asset Risk Predictor, in action! This tool offers predictive insights to keep your operations