viable intelligence.
New: Machine modifications from 20 January: no transition period for ongoing projects →

Not artificial or hallucinatory.
viable intelligence.

The AI for viable & reliable maintenance of industrial assets. vi reads contracts, inspection reports, quotes and invoices, finds defects and deadlines and checks prices against the market. For every industry with assets that must be maintained.

  • Every statement with its source
  • Says when the document doesn't say
  • Nothing goes out without your approval
vi · Example Inc.
14 October
16:12 · Report
Inspection report pressure vessel B-1.pdf
Uploaded in chat
today 16:12
Document analyzed
Periodic inspection · external inspection
Assets linked
· Plant North, Pressure vessel B-1
Inspection reports linked
AE
Inspection reports
vi
External inspection with two defects. The safety valve must be fixed within 4 weeks.
Pressure vessel B-116:14
Inspection reports
vi
I created the defects as tickets:
DefectDeadlineSeverity
Safety valve not sealed4 weekssignificant
Nameplate illegible3 monthsminor
16:14
15 October
Anna Example
Thanks. Please commission the service provider and send the proof to the inspection body as soon as it is available.
08:05
AE
vi
Will do. I need your approval for that.
Defect remediation order
1 ×

I instruct vi to commission the service provider from the contract to fix the defects and to forward the proof to the inspection body.

  • Pass on the inspection report
  • Proof to the inspection body
  • Schedule directly with the shift supervisor
Approve
08:06
Message to vi

Example data. Assets, companies and amounts are made up.

What vi does

Read, check, plan. You approve.

vi takes the document work around maintenance and inspection off your hands. Anything that should happen in your name, vi puts in front of you for approval.

4:12 PM · Report
Pressure vessel B-1 inspection report.pdf
Uploaded in chat
today 4:12 PM
Document analyzed
Recurring inspection · external inspection
Assets linked
· North Plant, Pressure vessel B-1
Inspection reports linked
AE
Analyses

What your documents say, at a glance.

Asset file

Every asset at a glance: faults, defects, appointments, documents.

vi · Example Inc.
North Plant · Compressor K-2
Operator
OverviewDocumentsSearchDataSettingsChat
Asset
Asset
K-2
Service
Service provider A
Type
Screw, 37 kW
Location
North Plant, Hall 3, compressed air generation
Faults and maintenance 2026
Create chart
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
4/4
Maintenance within interval
FaultsMaintenance
Status
Report fault
14 Oct 2026 · Inspection defect
Safety valve not sealed
14 Oct 2026 · Inspection defect
Vessel nameplate illegible
2 Sep 2026 · Fault
Oil temperature too high
18 Aug 2026 · Maintenance
8,000 h service done
Calendar and tasks
Nov 2026
Valve re-inspection
Feb 2027
10,000 h service
Documents
Derive inspection intervals
Recently processed
Service report 8,000 h
Contract
Compressed air service contract
Inspection
Pressure vessel inspection report
Risk assessment
Risk assessment 2026
Manual
Operating manual K-2
Defect overview

Open defects across all assets by urgency, deadline and proof.

vi · Example Inc.
Defects · all assets
4 sites
OverviewOpenDoneProofChat
Open defects
16
from 9 inspection reports
Major
4
deadline ≤ 4 weeks
Proof
27/31
to inspection body
Next deadline
27 Nov
Elevator A emergency call
Defects by asset type
Pressure vessels
7
Electrical (DGUV V3)
15
Industrial trucks
8
Elevators
5
Fire protection
8
majorminordone
Deadlines
≤ 4 weeks 4≤ 3 months 5later 7
All major defects have a ticket and an appointment.
Open defects by urgency
AssetDefectDeadlineLevel
Pressure vessel B-1Safety valve not sealed4 weekshigh
Elevator AEmergency call connection not OK4 weekshigh
Hall 36 devices failed DGUV V3immediatelyhigh
Forklift 04Chain wear above limit3 monthsmedium
Fire alarm systemDetector in room 1.12 dirtynext inspectionlow
Quote comparison

Every quote checked against the market, line items checked against the contract.

vi · Example Inc.
Mast repair · Forklift 07
3 quotes
AnalysisMarket comparisonLine itemsQuotesChat
Original quote
€3,980
+19% above market
Market rate (median)
€3,350
comparable work
Lowest quote
€3,140
Quote B
Difference
€840
21% vs. original
Market comparison
Market €3,000-3,700A €3,980B €3,140C €3,420
€2,600€4,400
Line item check, original quote
Lift chains, set€1,640ok
Mast rollers, 6 pcs€780ok
Travel, flat rate€160in contract
Technician 9 h€1,170+14%
Inspection DGUV V68€230in contract
Comparison quoteQuote B
incl. travel and inspection after repair, 5 working days
€3,140.00Select
Comparison quoteQuote C
incl. 12 months warranty on chains
€3,420.00Select
Contract analysis

Contract, market and negotiation target, with the cost structure as a Sankey.

vi · Example Inc.
Service contract analysis · compressed air generation
Cancel by 31 Mar 2027
AnalysisCostsIntervalsClausesChat
Yearly comparison, two compressors
ContractMarketTarget
Maintenance 4×€4,880€4,100€3,900
Wear partsby effortflat rateflat rate
Fault repair€1,600incl.incl.
Total€6,480€5,250€4,900
Contract
Market
Target
Price escalation clause 4% per year without index · Cancel by 31 Mar 2027
Cost structure (Sankey)
Compressor K-1Compressor K-2MaintenanceWearFaultquarterlyby effortflat rate
Deadlines

All inspections and maintenance for all assets over several years.

vi · Example Inc.
Deadlines · all assets
YearsMonthsWeeksList
MaintenanceRecurring inspectionRe-inspection
Asset
202520262027202820292030
Compressor K-2
Pressure vessel B-1
Refrigeration KA-1
Forklifts 01-08
Elevator A
Fire alarm system
Rooftop PV, Hall 2
Lifting platform 3
today
How it works

Upload. Understand. Resolve.

No sensor, no interface, no data entry. vi starts with the documents you already have.

Service contract§Inspection reportQuoteDeadlinesDefect ticketsFair prices
01

Upload

Service contract, inspection report, quote or invoice. As a PDF, scan or photo from your phone.

02

Understand

vi identifies the asset, deadlines, defects, line items and prices and compares them with the contract and the market.

03

Resolve

Deadlines in the calendar, tickets for defects, queries about quotes. You decide with one click.

Regulations

The next key dates.

Machinery Regulation, Cyber Resilience Act, product liability and Data Act: through 2028, a lot changes for everyone who operates, modifies or maintains assets.

  1. 11 Sep 2026 · already in effect
    CRA: manufacturer reporting obligations
    Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847
  2. 9 Dec 2026
    New product liability rules apply
    Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853
  3. 20 Jan 2027
    Machinery Regulation applies
    Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
  4. 11 Dec 2027
    CRA: all obligations
    Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847
  5. 2 Aug 2028
    AI Act: high-risk in products
    Artificial Intelligence Act (EU) 2024/1689
Editorial

Regulations in practice.

All articles →
Retrofit orupdateSubstantialmodification?You become themanufacturerMACHINERY LAWFROM 20 JAN 2027
November 13, 2026 · 6 min read

Machine modifications from 20 January: no transition period for ongoing projects

From 20 January 2027, the EU Machinery Regulation determines when a modification or software change makes the modifier the manufacturer. There is no transition period for projects that restart after that date. Harmonized standards and the Commission's interpretation of substantial modification are still missing.

Machinegenerates dataOperatorrequests itYour chosenproviderDATA ACTSINCE 12 SEP 2025
November 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Data Act: operators decide which service provider gets the data

Since September 2025, operators of connected equipment can demand the raw data from their machines and have it passed on to a service provider of their choice. Since 6 November, the European Commission has published model clauses for this, and from September 2027 the law also reviews existing contracts.

18 NOV 2024EU directivepublished27 OCT 2026Act promulgated9 DEC 2026Applies to newproductsPRODUCT LIABILITYSOFTWARE COUNTS
November 11, 2026 · 6 min read

Product liability from 9 December: substantial modifications make you the manufacturer

On 9 December, the new German Product Liability Act takes effect. Software and updates then count as a product, and anyone who substantially modifies equipment without the manufacturer's consent is liable like a manufacturer. For operators and service providers, what counts from now on is what they can prove about modifications and updates.

Maintenance that thinks ahead.
With your documents.

Show us a service contract or inspection report. We show you what vi makes of it.