CAQ AG
Rheinboellen vendor of CAQ.Net, a configurable quality suite that links shop-floor inspection with audits, documents and supplier management
Quick Overview
| Company | CAQ AG Factory Systems |
|---|---|
| Category | Quality Management Software (QMS) |
| Headquarters | Rheinboellen, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Customer choice: SaaS or on-premises (as stated by the vendor) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - on-premises deployment offered |
| Main Features | Process, document and training management, change control, inspection and initial sample inspection, gauge management, audits, supplier and complaint management, FMEA, APQP, SPC, PPAP |
| Pricing | Pricing on request; maintenance contract with updates and support |
| Best For | Plant quality departments that want inspection and management modules on one data model |
| Replaces | MasterControl (plant quality), separate CAQ tools |
Detailed Review
The imprint names CAQ AG Factory Systems at In der Wester 5, 55494 Rheinboellen, run by an executive board that includes Florian and Sebastian Schwarz. The site says CAQ.Net has been in use since 1993.
Where many eQMS products start from documents, CAQ.Net starts from inspection and extends upward into management processes.
Shop floor to top floor
The module list runs from quality management (process, document, training and change control) to quality assurance and control (inspection, initial sample inspection, gauge management and maintenance) and on to audits, suppliers, risk and complaints.
The vendor describes an uninterrupted flow of information between the production line and management software.
Core tools of the automotive chain
APQP, control plan, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP and layered process audits are listed as core tools. Interfaces are named for SAP, ARBURG, ALS and CAD systems.
Deployment and licensing
The product is described as fully configurable packaged software with a no-code designer, multitenancy, multilingual operation, floating licences and a choice of SaaS or on-premises. Validation capability is included in every solution.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are not published, and the breadth of modules suggests a longer configuration project than a template-based startup tool. Pharma validation packs and a startup-friendly free tier are not described on the pages checked. For a young medical device company, OpenRegulatory is lighter.
Who Should Use CAQ AG
Manufacturers in automotive, medical technology, food and metalworking that need inspection, gauges and audits in one system and may want to host it themselves.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- SaaS or on-premises deployment
- Inspection, gauge and audit modules in one suite
- APQP, FMEA, SPC and PPAP tools
- SAP and CAD interfaces
- Maintenance contract includes updates and support
Cons
- No published prices
- Configuration effort likely high
- No startup tier described
- Site and documentation lean toward manufacturing
Alternatives to CAQ AG
Other European quality management software (qms) worth comparing before you decide:
Qualio
Ireland · Cloud eQMS for medtech and biotech with AI gap analysis
SimplerQMS
Denmark · Pre-validated eQMS from Copenhagen with a listed starter price
Scilife
Belgium · Brussels eQMS for pharma and medical devices with module tiers
OpenRegulatory (Formwork)
Germany · Low-cost eQMS and technical documentation for medical device startups
See all European quality management software (qms) or compare them directly against MasterControl (plant quality) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The vendor describes it as available as SaaS or on-premises.
ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971, AS 9100, FSSC 22000 and IFS Food, and GMP for pharmaceuticals.
The interface list on the site names SAP, ARBURG, ALS, CAD systems and an exchange portal.