AI-Native vs 30+ Years Traditional CMMS

Factory AI vs MEX:
AI-Native Predictive Maintenance vs Traditional CMMS

Compare Factory AI's advanced AI-native predictive maintenance platform with MEX's 30-year traditional CMMS approach. Discover why modern manufacturers choose AI-driven solutions for 70% fewer breakdowns and 25% cost reduction.

70%

Fewer Breakdowns with Factory AI's Predictive Approach

25%

Lower Maintenance Costs with AI-Driven Insights

3000+

Global MEX Customers (30+ Years Experience)

Fundamental Approach: AI-Native vs Traditional

The key difference lies in how these platforms approach maintenance: Factory AI predicts failures before they happen, while MEX manages them with proven traditional methods.

Factory AI

AI-Native Predictive Maintenance

Predictive by Design

Built from the ground up with AI and machine learning at its core to predict failures before they happen

Real-time Anomaly Detection

Advanced ML algorithms continuously monitor equipment health and detect subtle patterns that indicate potential failures

Proactive Prevention

Prevents downtime by addressing issues before they escalate into critical failures

MEX

Traditional CMMS (30+ Years Experience)

Proven Traditional Approach

Built as a comprehensive CMMS for managing maintenance operations with 30+ years of proven experience

Time-Based Maintenance

Focuses on scheduled preventive maintenance and reactive work order management

Manual Analysis

Relies on manual data entry and analysis with comprehensive reporting capabilities

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how Factory AI's AI-native approach compares to MEX's traditional CMMS features

Feature

Factory AI

MEX

Predictive Analytics

Ability to predict failures before they occur

Advanced ML Models

AI-native platform with 99.7% accuracy in anomaly detection

Limited Predictive Features

Traditional time-based scheduling only

Real-time Monitoring

Continuous equipment health monitoring

Built-in IoT Integration

Continuous AI analysis with instant alerts

Manual Data Entry

Manual data entry and periodic reporting

Work Order Management

Creating, tracking, and managing maintenance tasks

AI-Generated Work Orders

AI-prioritized with automated scheduling

Comprehensive CMMS

Traditional work order system with extensive features

Asset Management

Tracking and managing equipment lifecycle

AI-Enhanced Performance

AI-enhanced with performance predictions

Detailed Asset Register

Comprehensive asset register and history tracking

Mobile Application

Field access and mobile functionality

Mobile-Optimized Web App

Responsive web application optimized for mobile use (native app coming soon)

MEX Mobile App

MEX Apps suite with mobile functionality

Implementation Speed

Time to value and deployment complexity

Rapid Deployment

14 days with no-code deployment

Traditional Setup

3-6 months traditional implementation

ROI Measurement

Return on investment tracking and measurement

Built-in ROI Tracking

Real-time ROI metrics with 200-400% typical return

Manual Calculation

Manual ROI calculation required

Why Leading Manufacturers Choose Factory AI

Real results from companies that made the switch to AI-native predictive maintenance

Bega Cheese
"We were impressed by their ability to unlock the hidden potential in our existing data. I've never seen a business actually bring the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 ideals to life until Factory AI."
Michael Riches
Michael Riches
Site Leader at Bega

Key Benefits Achieved

Reduced unplanned downtime by 70%
Lowered maintenance costs by 25%
Deploy in days, not months, with traditional CMMS
Immediate ROI with predictive insights

Ready to Experience AI-Native Predictive Maintenance?

Join leading manufacturers who've reduced downtime by 70% and maintenance costs by 25% with Factory AI.