Calibration software helps companies ensure their fixed assets are functioning within optimal parameters by performing tests on equipment and comparing results with standards. This type of software is used to reduce maintenance costs, improve uptime, and reduce incidents caused by malfunctioning equipment. Calibration software is most beneficial for maintenance teams in asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing or construction.
Calibration software can be delivered as a standalone product or as a part of CMMS software or enterprise asset management (EAM) software. This type of software often integrates with quality management (QMS) software.
To qualify for inclusion in the Calibration category, a product must:
- Provide tests for different types of calibration such as manual or automatic
- Schedule calibration task at various frequencies for each fixed asset
- Comply with industry standards for calibration such as ISO 17025
- Compare test results to industry standards to identify discrepancies
- Provide certificates and other documents on the condition of instruments