FlexAM featured in KVD ServiceToday’s AI special edition
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is introducing new cybersecurity obligations for machine builders across Europe. Manufacturers will need to manage cybersecurity throughout the entire product lifecycle, including software and component management, vulnerability monitoring, change tracking, and compliance documentation.
These are the topics explored in an article written by our German unit FlexAM that was published in the August AI special edition of KVD ServiceToday, one of the leading German-language magazines for industrial service management.
The article discusses how lifecycle management and AI can help manufacturers meet the practical requirements of the CRA and prepare for the new regulatory landscape.
CRA Navigator for FlexAM
CRA Navigator is an AI-powered capability of the FlexAM lifecycle management platform. It helps machine manufacturers maintain an up-to-date view of their installed base, including software versions, components, and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).
The solution supports manufacturers by:
– monitoring software and component changes throughout the product lifecycle,
– identifying known cybersecurity vulnerabilities,
– supporting CRA-required documentation and reporting, and
– helping prioritize actions when new vulnerabilities are discovered.
By bringing lifecycle information and cybersecurity data together, CRA Navigator helps manufacturers respond more efficiently to the new requirements while strengthening lifecycle management.
The publication in KVD ServiceToday provides an opportunity to share our expertise in lifecycle cybersecurity and the Cyber Resilience Act with an international audience. For us, CRA is not only about regulatory compliance – it is an opportunity to help manufacturers build more resilient products, improve lifecycle management, and strengthen cybersecurity throughout the operational life of their machines.
Original news release at the KVD website: https://www.service-verband.de/kvd-news/servicetoday-3-2026-ist-da-kuenstliche-intelligenz-im-service/
