Machine-as-a-Service

Upgrade Your Technology And Manufacturing Capacity Without The Capital Investment.

With Machine-as-a-Service (MaaS), you can unlock cutting-edge equipment and technology, pay per minute of usage, and experience seamless implementation.

It's a game-changer for operational excellence, financial flexibility, and driving growth. Access high-quality machines, gain actionable insights, and receive proactive maintenance and support.

Elevate your manufacturing potential with MaaS and transform the way you do business.

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MaaS vs. Conventional Purchasing

INVESTING IN SERVICE, NOT A MACHINE

Rather than viewing this as a conventional purchase, recognize it as an investment in a holistic service package. Your commitment extends to the comprehensive onboarding process, including equipment installation and staff training.

MAAS AS A SMART INSOURCING STRATEGY

Envision MaaS as a strategic insourcing move. This empowers you to internalize a vital process, akin to outsourcing, but with the added control and benefits of having the outsourced machine brought in-house. This approach optimizes production control, reduces operational costs, eliminates shipping overheads, ensures stringent quality checks, all while bypassing the need to directly procure or manage the machinery.

EXPENSE EFFICIENCY AND TAX BENEFITS

It's important to recognize that MaaS constitutes operational expenses. This classification has a favorable implication for tax purposes. Your investment becomes a deductible expense, contributing to a healthier financial outlook.

IMMEDIATE VALUE GENERATION, MINIMAL COMPLEXITY

Addressing concerns about loans and Capital Expenditure (CapEx), MaaS offers immediate value right from the outset. Notably, you reap immediate benefits through reduced part production costs, without grappling with intricate ROI calculations or the traditional hassles associated with acquiring and maintaining equipment.

Why MaaS? Unlock Manufacturing Potential with Machine-as-a-Service. Powering Growth without Capital Constraints. Let's work together.

Key Benefits

PAY PER MINUTE

With a flexible cost structure, you only pay for machine usage during active periods, aligning your expenses with operational needs.

VALUABLE INSIGHTS

Gain valuable insights into machine performance through monthly reports, empowering you to make data-driven decisions.

MINIMAL DOWN

Only pay for shipping and installation. Access high-quality machines immediately without the requirement for substantial capital investments.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

We all profit when your machine is up and running. Our dedicated service team will ensure optimal performance and address any issues promptly.

NO CONTRACT TERMS

Enjoy the freedom to tailor your engagement based on your organization's unique needs, avoiding long-term commitments.

PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE

Receive replacement parts based on machine count, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

MaaS Plan Highlights

Cost & Payment

Pay for usage. The machine usage is tracked and recorded when the machine is operating. Nonusage is also tracked when the machine is operable and not running. Total time is then calculated with two separate rates, one for running time and one for idle time. Usage invoices will be provided monthly, and payments will be made via ACH or EFT. The accounting treatment is an operating expense.
- Example rates per $100,000 of machine value.
  - Run time rate approximately $6.00/hr.
  - Idle time rate approximately $3.00/hr.
  - In-operable time due to an Arnold Machine issue is not charged.
  - In-operable time due to an end-user issue is charged at the idle time rate.

Service

Service. The user is responsible for standard preventative maintenance detailed in the service manual. Arnold Machine will conduct preventive maintenance on more complex areas of the system on a routine basis with an onsite visit every 6 Months. This service schedule will involve a more complex PM as well as an overall system check, making sure everything is operating as intended.
Major replacements. Will be necessary overtime and will be scheduled with our service department around your production schedule. Downtime will not be charged.
Damage & Improper Use. Arnold Machine will repair any damage because of an accident or improper use at our normal published service rates at the time of the repairs.

Term

Term Length. Our MaaS program does not have a term length. As long as the machine is operational and is useful to the end user, the machine will stay in place, and Arnold Machine will continue to maintain it.
Cancel Anytime. If for some reason the equipment is no longer needed, or just isn’t working out, the contract can be terminated. The user will be responsible for the costs to return the machine.
Buyout. The machine may be purchased at any time during the agreement, thus terminating the agreement. The purchase price is a calculated depreciated value.

FAQ

How Does it Work?

Arnold Machine will build and deliver the machine to your facility. All you pay upfront is the installation and commission fee with training and spare parts being included. Users pay a rate for each minute the machine is active and available. Pay less when the machine is not in use. Pay nothing if the machine is down for scheduled maintenance or Arnold Machine responsible downtime.

Based on usage and throughput, we can determine when to supply users with upgrades if necessary.

Is it Like Leasing?

No. Where leasing is transactional and timebased, MaaS is a partnership based on performance and the cost is truly an operating expense. Payment is only made for shipping, installation and the cost-per minute as the machine is running or available. Our machine is there for as long as you want it to be. If it's not working out, simply return it.

Arnold Machine will hold title to the machine.

What are the Requirements?

Arnold Machine will monitor the machine with an internet or cellular connection to monitor machinery performance and usage. The base system with be set-up with an Ethernet connection to be connected through the plant network to the internet. We can add optional wireless connection or cellular connection to the eWON device.

Users are also responsible for routine maintenance, but preventative maintenance and spare parts are included in the program. If there is an issue, our technical support team will work with yours to solve any issues remotely or we will send out a service technician.

What Technology is Being Used?

An IoT (Internet of Things) platform enables various roles of your company including - service techs, managers, and other team members - with digital and real-time visibility to the equipment information.

Operators or Tech can log cases and collaborate with Arnold Machine's service team - all from an integrated, easy to use web or mobile portal.

It provides the OEM teams the ability to connect, visualize, and act on the customer's issues within the defined Service Level Agreements.