Innovative AI start-up aiomatic shapes the future of predictive maintenance

In the fast-paced industrial tech landscape, aiomatic is setting new standards for smarter, more efficient maintenance solutions.

By harnessing AI-driven predictive analytics, the start-up helps companies cut downtime and optimise operations. With rapid deployment across diverse machine types and industries, aiomatic has captured the attention of major clients like SEFE Storage GmbH and PHW Group. Backed by a EUR 2 million investment from diverse investors including EIT Manufacturing, the company is on its way to rapid growth, looking to expand across Europe and beyond.

Read more below as co-founders Lena Weirauch (CEO) and Felix Kraft (CFO) talk about their journey, challenges, and ambitions to make their solution the global standard for predictive maintenance.

The technology behind aiomatic

At the core of aiomatic’s success is their unique digital maintenance assistant. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform is designed to prevent unplanned production downtimes, which are a major source of inefficiency and cost for large manufacturing companies. Their technology uses predictive maintenance to monitor machinery, enabling companies to foresee equipment issues before they result in failures. This proactive approach saves both time and money, enhancing efficiency and extending machinery lifespans.

The software integrates seamlessly with a variety of machine types, which is a key differentiator in the market. Traditional solutions often require lengthy installation and customisation periods, while aiomatic’s system can be deployed eight times faster than most other predictive maintenance technologies. This quick integration, coupled with scalability, allows businesses across multiple industries — automotive, packaging, and critical infrastructure — to deploy the software rapidly, regardless of their machinery complexity. 

The dramatic reduction of downtime and maintenance costs stand out as the major benefits for clients. Aiomatic’s predictive AI platform constantly analyses data from machinery, identifying patterns and potential issues before they escalate. This is crucial for industries where unplanned downtime can lead to massive financial losses, especially in sectors where a single machine failure can cost millions of euros.

Their adaptable technology supports a wide range of industries and applications, from simple motor monitoring to managing complex robotic systems and tooling machines.

We currently serve around 15 to 20 customers across different sectors, and the common thread is the significant cost savings and efficiency gains they experience.

Lena Weirauch, co-founder, aiomatic

EIT Manufacturing’s key role in the success of aiomatic

Earlier this year, the company raised EUR 2 million in a funding round comprising a complementary group of investors including EIT Manufacturing. Felix highlights the comprehensive support aiomatic has received from EIT Manufacturing as part of their participation in the Accelerate Programme. Accelerate is a permanently open call with the objective to support, scale and accelerate industry startups into impactful players in the European manufacturing ecosystem.

Overcoming challenges and building a strong team

Despite the recent successes of aiomatic, Lena and Felix acknowledge the journey has not been without challenges. Raising funds during a global pandemic and economic downturn turned out to be particularly difficult. 'Securing investment at a time when the market was at its lowest was incredibly challenging,' recalls Lena. Nonetheless, the team persevered, driven by a shared vision of transforming the maintenance landscape with AI.

As a female co-founder in a predominantly male industry, Lena offers valuable advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs: 'Finding a balance between accepting the reality of being often the only woman in the room and connecting with other women in the industry has been crucial.' Her approach emphasises resilience and building supportive networks to navigate the challenges unique to women in tech.

Currently, aiomatic boasts a team of 26 dedicated professionals, each contributing to the company’s innovative edge. The founders attribute their success to a strong customer-centric approach and the ability to deliver a product that meets real-world needs in predictive maintenance.