Thursday, July 11, 2024 IFS, a pioneer in cloud and Industrial AI software, has revealed its acquisition of EmpowerMX. EmpowerMX, renowned for its AI-powered aviation maintenance software, specializes in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions, trusted by major aviation organizations such as Embraer, MRO Holdings, Delta, and American Airlines. This strategic acquisition highlights IFS’s dedication to advancing Industrial AI and underscores the importance of industry-specific solutions that enable customers to quickly derive value and enhance their service delivery.
For aerospace and defense clients, this means increased efficiency, improved production control, shorter turn-around times, and reduced maintenance costs. Combining the strengths of EmpowerMX and IFS, the aerospace and defense sectors will now have access to the most comprehensive and advanced maintenance management system. This system supports multiple users in various roles and provides well-documented, paperless governance through electronic task cards and logbooks.
The acquisition is set to deliver enhanced value and Industrial AI innovation to customers, addressing significant challenges faced by aviation MROs and the airline industry, such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, capacity issues, compliance, and ESG reporting. EmpowerMX’s clientele will now benefit from IFS’s extensive capabilities and global reach, leveraging embedded IFS.ai innovation to maximize asset availabili.
