SAFECHEM has launched the first automated solvent testing solution for industrial parts cleaning, MAXICHECK™ Connect, marking a new milestone in the digital transformation of cleaning processes.
Developed to bring solvent bath monitoring into the era of Industry 4.0, MAXICHECK™ Connect automates solvent testing, enabling users to achieve greater process stability, reliability, and efficiency while reducing human error and manual effort.
Bringing Smart Automation to Solvent Monitoring
Solvent monitoring is key to ensuring reliable and consistent cleaning results. Until now, standard monitoring practice relies on manual testing, which is subject to inconsistencies and human errors.
MAXICHECK™ Connect directly addresses manual testing limitations by combining smart automation, connected data, and real-time insights to transform how manufacturers manage the cleaning process.
Using advanced integrated sensor technology, the device delivers standardized, precise measurements for comparable and consistent results. It autonomously measures key solvent parameters such as acid content, alkalinity, and acid acceptance for both perchloroethylene and modified alcohols, and delivers real-time alerts when critical deviations are detected.
Enabling Predictive Insights and Proactive Risk Management
As a digitally connected device, MAXICHECK™ Connect automatically documents all test data, ensuring complete traceability and simplifying audits and compliance.
Beyond automated measurement, it functions as a digital early warning system. Continuous data collection enables comprehensive trend analysis, supporting predictive maintenance and data-driven, proactive decision-making that preempts issues before they escalate.
“With MAXICHECK™ Connect, we’re making solvent monitoring much easier, smarter, and more reliable,” said Sebastian Hill, Business Development Manager at SAFECHEM. “It allows users to focus on process optimization rather than routine checks, while providing data-driven insights that support predictive maintenance and higher process stability.”
Supporting High-Purity and High-Reliability Applications
MAXICHECK™ Connect is particularly valuable for sectors where cleaning precision and consistency are mission-critical – such as semiconductor, optics, medical, and precision manufacturing.
In an increasingly digitalized production environment where demands for automation, traceability, and compliance accelerate, the solution helps manufacturers elevate solvent monitoring standards through state-of-the-art quality management, proactive process maintenance, and strategic risk mitigation.
Recognized for Excellence in Innovation and Design
The device is TÜV-certified, affirming compliance with stringent safety and quality standards and its core technology is patent-protected. It has also been recognized with the German Design Award 2026 in the category “Excellent Product Design – Industry”, underlining its outstanding innovation and design quality. In addition, MAXICHECK™ Connect earned 3rd place in the FiT2Clean Award 2025, presented by the German Parts Cleaning Industry Association (Fachverband industrielle Teilereinigung e.V., FiT) for notable achievements in technological advancement – further confirmation of the solution’s relevance and strong practical value.
“MAXICHECK™ Connect is the result of extensive teamwork, dedication, and a multi-year development journey – from early research and prototype iterations to rigorous technical validation and pilot testing,” said Manfred Holzleg, General Manager of SAFECHEM. “Throughout the development process, we worked closely with leading cleaning machine manufacturers and key customers in highly demanding applications to gather in-depth feedback on technical design, functionality, and user experience. This close collaboration ensured that MAXICHECK™ Connect delivers truly differentiated value. We’re extremely proud of the team’s achievement. This device represents our ongoing drive to bring forward innovations that advance the entire cleaning industry.”
MAXICHECK™ Connect As A Service
MAXICHECK™ Connect is offered as a comprehensive service package at a monthly rate, including the device, analytical fluids, IoT cloud connectivity, weekly condition reports, as well as full technical support and device maintenance.
This innovation bridges a long-standing gap in the market and represents a real innovation: moving solvent monitoring from manual, intermittent checks to continuous, intelligent, and auditable process control. In the context of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, it is a transformational leap for the parts cleaning sector.
By combining advanced chemistry, automated testing, and data connectivity, SAFECHEM now offers customers a complete ecosystem for achieving cleaning process excellence.
