CIMCO MNT 2026 Releases
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Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.04.01
- Overview
- This release introduces customer-linked users and machines, customer-based filtering, SMS notifications, and improvements to customer management and access control.
- Highlights
- Customer-linked users and machines: Link users and machines directly to customers for controlled external access.
- User profiles can automatically include customer-related details such as company, address, contact person, phone, and email.
- Machines can now be linked to customers while keeping existing Group / Location structure intact.
- Customer Features
- Customer filters added across Machines, Add Machine, Faults / Work Orders, Service Reports, Time Reports, and Machine Priority.
- Tree views preserve parent structure even when filtering by customer.
- Customer management is now available as a standard view within the Presence module.
- Create customers from existing machine groups.
- Bulk import customers via CSV under Settings → Import.
- Customer names can be used in email presets across multiple modules.
- SMS Notifications
- MNT now supports SMS notifications in addition to email.
- Supported providers: Twilio, ProSMS, GatewayAPI, and CIMCO-managed SMS relay.
- Each email preset includes a 'Send as SMS' option for dual delivery.
- SMS is only sent to users with Receive SMS enabled and a valid mobile number.
- Full SMS configuration available under Settings → SMS, including test functionality.
- SMS is disabled by default and does not affect existing email behavior.
- SMS Provider Notes
- ProSMS uses customer-provided API URL, token, and sender name.
- GatewayAPI supports both .com and .eu regions with customer-provided credentials.
- Automatic phone number formatting per provider.
- Twilio may require A2P 10DLC or toll-free verification for US/Canada.
- Access Control
- User access rules remain unchanged.
- Users only see machines assigned to them.
- Customer filters only expose accessible data.
- Compatibility
- Existing grouping, structure, and CIMCO DNC/MDC integrations continue to work unchanged.
- SMS and customer features are optional and inactive until configured.
- No manual migration required.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.03.05
- Overview
- This release introduces optional PDF Tools integration, improvements to Presence shift rotation, enhancements to Machine AI Docs, and updates to graphs and statistics.
- Highlights
- Optional PDF Tools integration allowing users to open a self-hosted PDF tool directly from MNT.
- Users can prepare PDFs (merge, split, compress) before uploading, with no file transfer from MNT.
- Feature is disabled by default and opens in a new browser tab with manual file selection.
- Improvements
- Improved Presence shift rotation ensuring all employees remain scheduled while shifts rotate correctly.
- Added validation, help text, and translations for clearer shift setup.
- Machine AI Docs now index large PDFs in smaller chunks, improving chatbot accuracy for parameters, error codes, and G-codes.
- Graphs and Statistics page updated with shared date filter, more machine selectors, improved cost charts, and a new Fault Timing Summary chart.
- Fixes applied to maintenance cost reporting.
- Compatibility
- PDF Tools is disabled by default and does not affect existing installations.
- Direct upgrade from 2026.03.04 with no manual migration required.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.03.04
- Overview
- This release introduces a new External Integration API for partners, resellers, and customer integrations, enabling structured access to MNT data and workflows.
- Highlights
- New versioned External Integration API available at /mnt/api/v1/*.
- Designed for integrations such as CloudLink, ERP/MES systems, and custom connectors.
- API keys can be created and managed directly from Settings → API keys.
- API keys are shown only once when created, stored securely, and can be revoked or deleted.
- Write actions are logged with API key name for full traceability.
- API Coverage
- Endpoints for machines, faults, service reports, maintenance, materials, technicians, inventory, and calibration.
- Public interactive API documentation available at /mnt/api/docs/.
- Downloadable OpenAPI specification for tools like Postman and Insomnia.
- Compatibility
- Existing MNT functionality remains unchanged.
- Internal API used by the MNT web interface continues to function as before.
- Existing users, roles, permissions, signatures, storage settings, and email behavior are preserved.
- Direct upgrade from 2026.03.03 with no manual migration required.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.03.03
- Overview
- This release introduces a new Remember Me login option, improved session handling, and enhancements to signatures, storage, and authentication settings.
- Highlights
- Remember Me login option with role-based control over persistent sessions across browser restarts.
- Improved login session handling and stability.
- New UI setting to enable or disable the login user dropdown.
- Improvements
- Admins can now revoke service report signatures with a required reason.
- Full signature history is preserved for audit purposes.
- Improved license activation diagnostics.
- Cleanup and improvements to Microsoft Entra ID settings.
- Updated documentation and extended translations.
- Fixes
- Fixed sidebar issue introduced by Remember Me.
- Fixed S3 / DigitalOcean Spaces installer issue from version 2026.03.02.
- Technical Notes
- Automatic database updates on upgrade.
- Existing users, roles, signatures, and storage settings are preserved.
- No manual migration required when upgrading from 2026.03.02.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.03.02
- Overview
- This release adds cloud storage options, more flexible role-based settings, and improvements to Presence and absence handling.
- Highlights
- Cloud Object Storage support: Store uploaded files in S3-compatible storage such as AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, and MinIO.
- Improved Storage Locations settings with option to choose, test, and activate storage directly in MNT.
- Custom Work Description options per role for more relevant Presence tracking across teams and departments.
- Absence reporting email notifications with a new configurable email preset.
- Presence admin permission fix ensuring assigned admins can access Presence tools without full system admin rights.
- Improved absence approval workflow with Pending status and full approval control.
- Improvements
- Better structure for Presence-related email presets, including absence notifications.
- Extended translation coverage for new settings and storage-related texts.
- Updated documentation for Presence features, role configuration, and cloud storage setup.
- Compatibility
- Drop-in upgrade from 2026.03.01.
- Existing local storage setups, roles, and absence records continue to work unchanged.
- No manual database migration required.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.03.01
- Overview
- This release introduces Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) login support, enabling secure single sign-on with Microsoft 365 accounts, along with improvements to authentication handling.
- Highlights
- Microsoft Entra ID (OIDC) Login: Full Single Sign-On (SSO) using Microsoft 365 / Entra ID accounts.
- Secure implementation using Authorization Code flow with PKCE.
- Validates Microsoft tokens and issues standard MNT sessions without changing existing workflows.
- Supports domain restriction and optional auto-provisioning of new users.
- Master admin always retains local login access as a fail-safe.
- Configuration & Admin
- New settings for Entra setup including tenant ID, client ID/secret, and allowed domains.
- Optional auto-create users on first login with a default role.
- Built-in “Test Connection” tool for setup validation.
- Flexible redirect handling for reverse proxy environments.
- User Experience
- New “Sign in with Microsoft” button on the login page.
- Optional fallback to local admin login.
- Clear error messages for common login issues.
- Secure token handling with no exposure in server logs.
- Technical Notes
- No database changes required.
- Automatic integration into existing authentication flow.
- New backend OIDC service and endpoints.
- Improved cookie handling, including more reliable refresh token handling across login types.
- Compatibility
- Default login mode remains local.
- Feature is inactive until configured.
- Fully backward compatible with no migration required.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.09
- Overview
- This release introduces new functionality focused on presence tracking, invoicing, usability, and system visibility, along with important fixes and improvements.
- Highlights
- Presence External Work + Invoice Reference Times: Track external or customer work directly from employee clock-in sessions with customer details and invoicing workflow.
- Invoice Reference Times includes filtering, export (Excel, CSV, PDF), and option to mark entries as invoiced.
- Anonymous QR Fault Reporting: Report faults without login using a public QR form with name and phone.
- Overdue Work Orders: New overdue section with visual indicators and optional email reminders.
- Employee Fullscreen Board: New fullscreen display showing employee status (working, break, customer, absent).
- Role-Based Landing Page: Configure default landing page per role after login with access-based visibility.
- Improvements
- Time Reports now include assigned time, reaction times, and total work time.
- Improved filtering and export capabilities across the system.
- “Reported by” (name and phone) is now visible in faults, reports, and PDFs.
- Font improvements for better character support (Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, etc.).
- Full translation coverage for all new features.
- Fixes
- Fixed duplicate rows in Time Reports.
- Fixed issue where cancelling a work order could incorrectly start it.
- Fixed role-based landing page fallback issue.
- Technical Notes
- Automatic database migration on startup.
- New tables for external work and customers are created automatically.
- New API endpoints for customers, sessions, and invoicing.
- No manual setup required.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.08
- Overview
- This release introduces offline license activation, allowing systems without outbound internet access to be activated securely.
- It also improves how license information is displayed and handled in offline or restricted environments.
- Highlights
- Offline license activation using signed activation files directly in MNT.
- Ideal for secure or isolated environments without internet access.
- Improvements
- License information in Settings is now loaded from the local system.
- Offline installations can correctly display license details without a live connection.
- Improved messaging for servers behind firewalls or without internet access.
- If Cryptolens cannot be reached, MNT now shows a clear warning instead of a critical error.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.07
- Overview
- This reseller release introduces upgrades focused on presence, visitor handling, and licensing.
- The update improves daily usability, onboarding, and system stability for both new and existing customers.
- Highlights
- Visitor badge printing at kiosk using Brother QL label printers.
- RFID / NFC badge login for employees on login page and employee clock.
- Automatic 30-day Enterprise trial for new installations.
- Improved Cryptolens licensing with signed offline cache support.
- New URL content type for fullscreen kiosk displays.
- Improvements
- Visitor check-in form submissions now correctly store signatures and assigned host.
- Employees can update work descriptions during active clock sessions.
- Shift assignments can now be edited directly.
- Admin rights now use a proper is_admin role flag, improving support for custom admin roles.
- Fixes
- Fixed settings save issue for admin users.
- Fixed QR self-registration after authentication hardening.
- Fixed employee clock login regression.
- Fixed empty dropdowns in reverse-proxy deployments.
- Fixed Linux / Ubuntu license persistence issues.
- Fixed fullscreen dashboard slides for unauthenticated kiosk and TV displays.
- Fixed timing issues in fullscreen display rotations.
- Upgrade Notes
- Database migrations run automatically.
- No manual SQL is required.
- No breaking changes. All new functionality is additive.
- Visitor badge printing requires per-kiosk printer setup.
- Trial licensing requires reseller Cryptolens tokens to be configured.
- Known Issue & Recovery
- Some older upgraded installations may require a manual license reset due to updated license token handling.
- Recovery steps:
- Delete record in mt_license_info.
- Delete license key in mt_settings under licenseKey.
- Restart the MNT server.
- Log in as admin using the temporary 30-day trial.
- Enter the correct customer license key again in Settings.
- Release the old machine lock in Cryptolens.
- Restart the MNT server again.
- This issue only affects some upgraded installations. New installations are not affected.
- If you run into this issue, contact us at info@cimco.se.
- Reseller Notes
- Existing customers gain visitor badge printing, RFID login, and improved presence handling.
- New customers can start with a 30-day Enterprise trial activated automatically on first use.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.06
- Overview
- This release is a major upgrade that significantly expands MNT beyond maintenance management.
- It introduces Presence & Visitor Management, Calibration Registry, and new fullscreen kiosk/dashboard content.
- MNT now supports visitor handling, employee presence tracking, calibration compliance, and factory floor information displays.
- New Features
- Presence & Visitor Management with pre-registration, kiosk check-in/out, host approvals, presence board, employee clocking, shifts, and dedicated settings.
- Calibration Registry with full workflows, history tracking, certificate generation, status management, and synchronization with Inventory.
- New fullscreen kiosk content for Reported Errors, Scheduled Maintenance, and Maintenance in Process.
- Public pages available without login for registration, kiosk, clocking, checkout, and fullscreen displays.
- Improvements
- Major improvements to fullscreen stability, permissions, workflows, and overall user experience.
- Full translation support for all new functionality across 18 languages.
- Public Access & Demo
- Live demo: Open Demo
- Presence kiosk (dark): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/presence-kiosk?dark
- Presence kiosk (bright): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/presence-kiosk?bright
- Pre-registration (dark): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/presence-register?dark
- Pre-registration (bright): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/presence-register?bright
- Employee clock (dark): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/presence-clock?dark
- Employee clock (bright): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/presence-clock?bright
- Fullscreen display: https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/fullscreen-display-1
- Fullscreen display (Hall B): https://demo.cimco.info/mnt/fullscreen-display-hall-b
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.05
- Overview
- This release includes important security improvements along with enhancements to AI functionality, signatures, chatbot stability, and fullscreen screen management.
- The update strengthens system security and improves usability across several core areas.
- Security & AI
- Implemented security hardening across settings, storage connections, error responses, CSP, and chatbot output sanitization.
- Added support for xAI Grok and DeepSeek as new AI providers.
- Updated available model lists for Anthropic and OpenAI.
- Improved the Improve button to provide more context-aware assistance depending on usage.
- Improvements
- Signature dialogs now pre-fill the logged-in user’s name.
- Fixed chatbot state loss during page navigation.
- Added dedicated management for fullscreen screens with create, edit, and delete support.
- Added new translation keys for AI providers across all supported languages.
- Notes
- Sensitive settings such as API keys and passwords are stored in encrypted form.
- AI features are configured centrally in Settings > AI Chatbot.
- This release is recommended for all customers, especially those using AI features or integrations.
- Support note (Settings Save Error fix): Download PDF
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.04
- Overview
- This release expands the Forms module, introduces shop-floor notifications, and improves file handling and storage configuration.
- The update strengthens MNT as a communication, compliance, and documentation platform for daily shop-floor operations.
- Forms Enhancements
- Expanded Forms capabilities with improved scheduling options.
- Added support for automated notifications related to form usage.
- Submission limits can now be configured for forms.
- These improvements make forms more suitable for inspections, checklists, and compliance documentation.
- Operator File Uploads
- Operators can now upload files directly when completing forms.
- File uploads are also supported in maintenance checklists.
- This allows attaching photos, documentation, and supporting evidence directly to tasks and inspections.
- Fullscreen Shop-Floor Notifications
- Introduced a fullscreen notification system designed for shop-floor visibility.
- Notifications can display important operational messages to users in real time.
- Improves communication and awareness across production environments.
- Storage Configuration Improvements
- Added enterprise-ready storage configuration options.
- Improves flexibility for larger installations and advanced infrastructure setups.
- UI Improvements
- Improved UI consistency across multiple modules.
- Various interface adjustments enhance usability and visual clarity.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.02.03
- Overview
- This release introduces two major functional expansions that increase MNT’s value in daily operations: planned Work Orders and a full Inventory Booking system with digital contracts.
- The update expands MNT beyond reactive maintenance by adding planning, scheduling, and equipment reservation capabilities.
- New Feature – Work Orders
- Added support for structured, planned Work Orders in addition to reactive faults.
- Work Orders can be used for installations, upgrades, planned repairs, and external technician visits.
- Scheduled start and end dates can be defined.
- Automatic reminder emails are sent before work begins.
- Separate filtering options available: Faults Only / Work Orders Only.
- Work Orders are visually identified with a blue WO badge.
- Drag & Drop Scheduling
- Work Orders with scheduled dates can be easily rescheduled directly in the interface.
- Planned work can be moved forward or backward without editing the full record.
- Improves flexibility for supervisors and planners when adjusting schedules.
- Makes MNT usable as a lightweight planning board for operational work.
- New Feature: Inventory Booking with Digital Contracts
- Introduced a full reservation system for tools and shared equipment.
- Calendar-based booking system with conflict detection prevents double bookings.
- Digital signatures are captured at checkout.
- Return signature confirms equipment was returned in good condition.
- Automatic reminder emails are sent before booking start, before end, and when overdue.
- Printable PDF booking contracts include both signatures.
- Booking Calendar Interface
- Booking calendar supports full drag-and-drop functionality.
- Bookings can be created by clicking empty time slots.
- Existing bookings can be dragged to new dates to reschedule.
- Booking duration can be adjusted by resizing booking blocks.
- Calendar views include Month, Week, Day, and Agenda.
- An 'All Items' view allows centralized planning of shared equipment.
- System Impact
- MNT now supports reactive faults, planned job scheduling, preventive maintenance, equipment reservation, digital signature contracts, and automated reminders.
- This strengthens MNT’s positioning as a complete operational control platform for maintenance and equipment management.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.14
- Overview
- This release introduces structural units for building a clear location hierarchy above machines, along with improvements to file permissions, forms administration, and access handling.
- The update improves system organization for large installations and provides more granular control over documentation management.
- Structural Units / Location Hierarchy
- Added support for structural units such as Company, Factory, Department, Section, and Cell.
- Structural units allow building a clear hierarchy above machines.
- Supports deep hierarchy: Company → Factory → Department → Section → Cell → Machine → Sub-machine.
- Structural units are displayed with a folder icon in both tree and flat views.
- Machine-specific fields are automatically hidden when marked as a structural unit.
- Structural units focus on structure and documentation rather than faults or maintenance.
- New Permission: Can Upload Files
- Introduced a new can_upload_files permission in Settings > Permissions.
- File upload access is now controlled independently from the general edit permission.
- Administrators always retain upload access.
- Provides more granular control over who can manage documentation.
- Forms: Admin Role Enhancement
- Users with the admin role can now create, edit, and delete forms.
- Admin users can also view form submissions.
- Previously these actions were limited to the primary admin account.
- Access Denied Popup
- Unauthorized page access now shows a clear Access Denied popup instead of a blank page.
- Popup includes explanation message and Go Back button.
- Supports both light and dark mode.
- Translations
- Added translations for all new features and permission keys across all supported languages.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.13
- Overview
- This release introduces a complete fault escalation workflow with advanced email automation and improved assignment handling.
- The update strengthens response time control, accountability, and communication across maintenance teams.
- New Feature – Automatic Fault Escalation
- Introduced a fully automated fault escalation workflow.
- Background scheduler checks open faults every 5 minutes.
- Reminder emails are automatically sent if no technician is assigned within the configured timeframe.
- Reminder emails are also sent if an assigned technician has not started work in time.
- Time thresholds are configurable per priority level: Low, Medium, High, and Critical.
- Escalation recipients can be configured in Settings > Email.
- Critical Priority Logic
- Added automatic Critical priority derivation.
- Critical priority is triggered when Fault priority and Machine priority are both set to High.
- Ensures urgent issues are escalated immediately without manual intervention.
- Added translation keys for Critical priority.
- Assignment & Reassignment Emails
- Technicians receive automatic email notifications when assigned to a fault.
- Previous technician is notified if replaced during reassignment.
- Email logic is fully template-driven using configurable email presets.
- Machine-Based Notification Option
- Optional setting allows notifying all users assigned to a machine when a fault is created or updated.
- System respects individual user email preferences.
- Duplicate email prevention implemented.
- Improvements & Fixes
- Fixed issue where fault creation emails were not sent to the machine responsible.
- Fixed email line break rendering issues in email presets.
- Added four new email presets.
- Added escalation configuration settings.
- General reliability and stability improvements.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.12
- Overview
- This release introduces a complete fault escalation workflow with advanced email automation and improved assignment handling.
- The update strengthens response time control, accountability, and communication across maintenance teams.
- New Feature – Automatic Fault Escalation
- Introduced a fully automated fault escalation workflow.
- Background scheduler checks open faults every 5 minutes.
- Reminder emails are automatically sent if no technician is assigned within the configured timeframe.
- Reminder emails are also sent if an assigned technician has not started work in time.
- Time thresholds are configurable per priority level: Low, Medium, High, and Critical.
- Escalation recipients can be configured in Settings > Email.
- Critical Priority Logic
- Added automatic Critical priority derivation.
- Critical priority is triggered when Fault priority and Machine priority are both set to High.
- Ensures urgent issues are escalated immediately without manual intervention.
- Added translation keys for Critical priority.
- Assignment & Reassignment Emails
- Technicians receive automatic email notifications when assigned to a fault.
- Previous technician is notified if replaced during reassignment.
- Email logic is fully template-driven using configurable email presets.
- Machine-Based Notification Option
- Optional setting allows notifying all users assigned to a machine when a fault is created or updated.
- System respects individual user email preferences.
- Duplicate email prevention implemented.
- Improvements & Fixes
- Fixed issue where fault creation emails were not sent to the machine responsible.
- Fixed email line break rendering issues in email presets.
- Added four new email presets.
- Added escalation configuration settings.
- General reliability and stability improvements.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.11
- Overview
- This release introduces shareable filtered views, URL-based fault filtering, and infrastructure improvements.
- The update enhances usability for dashboards, kiosks, and filtered maintenance workflows while improving system compatibility and stability.
- New Feature – Copy Filter URL
- Added a new "Copy URL" button to Machine List, Fault Error, and Dashboard pages.
- Generates shareable links containing active filters.
- Supports kiosk and TV display mode for live monitoring screens.
- URL-Based Fault Filtering
- Fault list is now fully filterable via URL parameters.
- Filter panel automatically opens when URL filters are detected.
- Added "showfilter=no" parameter to hide filter UI when needed.
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Fixed image loading issues when running behind a reverse proxy.
- Improved CloudLink and nginx compatibility.
- AI Compatibility Fix
- Resolved GPT-4o token parameter issue to ensure proper AI functionality.
- Stability Fixes
- Fixed crash on fresh installations.
- Resolved clipboard issue in HTTP environments.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.10
- Overview
- This release enhances checklist functionality across Forms and Maintenance modules.
- The update improves operator usability, visual clarity, and system validation while maintaining full backward compatibility.
- Checklist Improvements – Dual Input Types
- Both Forms and Maintenance now support two input types: Checkbox and Yes/No buttons.
- Yes/No buttons provide clear visual states (green Yes / red No).
- "No" responses are counted as completed answers.
- Fully backward compatible with existing checklists.
- Operator Page Improvements
- Yes/No inputs are now rendered correctly on the Operator page.
- Layout aligned with the Forms completion interface for consistent user experience.
- Improved checklist completion validation logic.
- Add Machine Improvements
- Users can now create new machine categories directly from the Add Machine form.
- Graph Improvements
- Dynamic height implemented for horizontal bar charts.
- Improved readability when displaying many machines or operators.
- Bug Fixes
- Fixed modal ghost click issue.
- Fixed input type saving issue in Forms.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.09
- Overview
- This release introduces a major structural enhancement with unlimited sub-machine hierarchy support.
- The update improves cost tracking, personnel assignments, dashboard usability, and overall system stability.
- New Feature – Sub-Machine Hierarchy
- Introduced unlimited-depth parent-child machine structure.
- Supports complex production setups such as cells, robots, sub-units, and tooling.
- Breadcrumb navigation added for clear hierarchy positioning.
- Tree and flat view toggle available across machine-related views.
- Tree-aware dropdowns implemented system-wide.
- Cost Rollup
- Parent machines automatically include all descendant costs.
- Ensures accurate financial overview across complete production cells.
- Personnel Management Improvements
- Machine assignments now support tree-based logic.
- New "Include children" option for bulk assignment of sub-machines.
- Deletion Safety
- When a parent machine is deleted, child machines are automatically re-parented.
- Prevents accidental data loss and maintains hierarchy integrity.
- Dashboard & UI Improvements
- Interval filter moved to top navigation menu for easier access.
- Manual tree/flat toggle added.
- Dark mode styling adjustments and visual improvements.
- Materials & Cost Fixes
- Fixed fault hourly rate calculation logic.
- Fixed stock deduction from catalog materials.
- Added automatic material-to-machine assignment option.
- MDC Synchronization Fix
- Prevented sub-machines from being deleted during MDC synchronization.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.08
- Overview
- This release introduces a brand-new Forms module along with improvements to login, usability, and security.
- The update focuses on replacing paper-based workflows, strengthening authentication, and improving overall system stability.
- New Feature – Forms
- Introduced a flexible Forms module for inspections, checklists, risk assessments, and other structured workflows.
- Designed to fully replace paper-based checklists and external forms with an integrated solution inside MNT.
- Forms – Administrator Features
- New Forms section for creating and managing form templates.
- Administrators can define which user roles can view and complete each form.
- Optional signature requirement configurable per form.
- Automatic email notification with PDF attachment when a form is submitted.
- Full overview of all submitted forms with search functionality and PDF download support.
- Forms – User Experience
- Users only see forms relevant to their assigned roles.
- Simple and guided form completion with Yes/No questions, text fields, and file uploads.
- Digital signature supported when required.
- One-click submission with automatic PDF generation.
- Login and Password Improvements
- New optional searchable user list on the login page for easier user selection.
- New Forgot Password function with secure email-based reset process.
- Improved password handling and overall login stability.
- Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Improved reliability for digital signatures and form submissions.
- Security fixes related to password handling.
- General stability improvements across login-related pages.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.07
- Overview
- This release introduces a new AI Chatbot and AI-powered description improvement across the system.
- It enhances documentation access, writing quality, and overall usability.
- Additional improvements include configurable AI providers, work type quick selection, and inventory menu refinements.
- AI Chatbot and Description Improvement (New)
- Introduced an AI Documentation Assistant accessible via a floating chat widget on all pages (bottom-right corner).
- Chatbot answers questions about CIMCO MNT based on system documentation.
- Supports all 16 MNT languages.
- Conversation history is stored locally in the browser.
- Configurable per-user rate limiting (default 50 queries per hour).
- AI-Powered Description Improvement
- New Improve button added to description fields throughout the system.
- Available in Report Error, Service Report Work Description, and Time Entry Description.
- Enhances clarity, grammar, and technical terminology while preserving error codes and part names.
- Supports multi-language input and improves text in the language selected in MNT settings.
- One-click undo restores the original text.
- AI Configuration (Admin)
- New AI Chatbot tab added to Settings.
- AI features can be enabled or disabled globally.
- Supports multiple AI providers including Anthropic Claude (Sonnet 4.5 recommended, Haiku 4.5, Opus 4.5) and OpenAI (GPT-4o recommended, GPT-4o Mini, GPT-4 Turbo).
- Custom model support by entering any valid model ID.
- Encrypted storage of API keys.
- Adjustable per-user rate limits.
- API keys available from console.anthropic.com and platform.openai.com.
- Technical Overview
- New backend chatbot controller with query, status, and spellcheck endpoints.
- Documentation loader caches all documentation at system startup.
- In-memory per-user rate limiting with automatic hourly reset.
- New SpellCheckButton React component with undo functionality.
- Fully translated across all 16 supported languages.
- API Endpoints
- POST /mnt/api/chatbot/query
- GET /mnt/api/chatbot/status
- POST /mnt/api/chatbot/spellcheck
- GET /mnt/api/chatbot/providers
- GET /mnt/api/chatbot/models/:provider
- Additional Improvements
- Quick Select Work Type added to Time Entry with 15 predefined work types.
- Examples include Maintenance, Preventive maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Calibration.
- Selecting a work type pre-fills the description while remaining fully editable.
- Fully translated into all 16 supported languages.
- Inventory 3-dot menu now only shows Maintenance if a maintenance interval is configured.
- Calibrate option is only shown if a calibration interval is configured.
- Reduces menu clutter for items without scheduled actions.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.06
- Overview
- This release introduces a global Digital Signature System and enhanced machine filtering capabilities.
- It focuses on compliance, document integrity, and improved usability for operators and kiosk environments.
- The update also expands PDF integration and strengthens system-level security controls.
- Global Digital Signature System (New)
- Introduced a flexible signature framework supporting multiple entity types including Maintenance Schedules, Service Reports, Faults, and Scheduled Maintenance.
- Canvas-based signature capture with full mouse and touch support.
- Signatures are stored as PNG images with SHA-256 hash verification.
- A content snapshot is stored at signing time to ensure document integrity validation.
- Designed as a generic system to support future entity types.
- Scheduled Maintenance Signing
- New per-schedule option: Signature required when completing.
- Signature prompt automatically appears when completing maintenance if signing is enabled.
- Operator view displays signer name, role, and timestamp.
- Locked indicator shown when one or more signatures are present.
- Service Report Signing
- New global setting: sign_required_service_reports.
- When enabled, a signature is required before closing service reports.
- Clear warning message shown if closing is attempted without a required signature.
- Signatures are visible within the Detailed Service Report view.
- PDF Integration
- Signature data is embedded into generated service report PDFs.
- Signer name, role, date, and signature image are included.
- Locked document notice is displayed when signatures are present.
- Signature Components
- SignatureModal: Full-screen signature capture interface.
- SignatureSection: Collapsible overview displaying signature details.
- SignatureBadge: Compact visual status indicator.
- SignatureList: Detailed signature list with image previews.
- Security and Integrity
- JWT-based access control protects signature image access.
- Content hash validation detects changes made after signing.
- Signature revocation supported with mandatory reason tracking.
- Never-delete policy enforced. Signatures are revoked but never permanently removed.
- Database Changes
- New mt_sign table introduced for signature storage.
- New sign_required column added to maintenance schedules.
- New sign_required_service_reports setting added to system settings.
- Signature API Endpoints
- POST /mnt/api/signatures
- GET /mnt/api/signatures/:type/:id
- GET /mnt/api/signatures/:type/:id/status
- POST /mnt/api/signatures/:type/:id/validate
- POST /mnt/api/signatures/:signId/revoke
- GET /mnt/api/signatures/:signId/image
- Machine List Filter Enhancements
- Added new dropdown filters for Machine, Priority, Location, Category, and Control.
- Filter values are dynamically populated from machine data.
- Reset Filters button appears automatically when filters are active.
- Fully translated across all 16 supported languages.
- URL-Based Machine Filtering
- Machines can now be filtered using URL parameters such as machine, dncmaxgroupname or location, category, system or control, priority or prioritymachine, and search or q.
- Filter panel opens automatically when URL filters are detected.
- Using showfilter=no hides the filter panel, ideal for TV dashboards and kiosk setups.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.05
- Overview
- This release introduces URL-based login and delivers important bug fixes and filtering improvements.
- It is especially relevant for kiosk setups, integrations, and users relying on advanced filtering.
- URL-Based Login
- Added support for login via URL parameters (e.g. ?username=xxx&password=xxx).
- Disabled by default and must be enabled using the allow_url_login setting.
- Designed for kiosk terminals, shop floor displays, and external system integrations.
- Login credentials are automatically removed from the URL after authentication.
- Fully translated across all 16 supported languages.
- Filter Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed issues where Machine Priority and Status were not correctly cleared in Fault & Error filters.
- Added missing free-text search field with full language support.
- Service Reports now support the same complete filter set as Fault & Error.
- New filters include Search, Group Name, Priority, Machine Priority, Machine, Technician, and Status.
- Improved backend queries and added client-side filtering for better performance.
- Technician Name Handling
- Fixed filtering issues caused by mismatched technician name formats.
- Backend now resolves partial names to full technician names.
- New service reports consistently store full technician names.
- Updated pre-selection logic to always use full names for compatibility with existing data.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.04
- Overview
- This release focuses on safer upgrades, improved installation reliability, and better data protection, while also introducing workflow and reporting improvements for daily service operations.
- The installer now provides clearer guidance, adapts automatically to existing environments, and significantly reduces the risk of configuration errors during installation and upgrades.
- Installation and Upgrade Improvements
- Introduced a new installation wizard with clear installation paths for MNT Standalone, MNT Add-on for CIMCO MDC, or upgrade of an existing MNT installation.
- Automatic detection of existing CIMCO MDC environments during installation.
- Installer now adapts automatically to existing databases, ports, and configurations.
- Improved handling of service stop and restart during installation and upgrades.
- Clear and detailed installer logs for install mode detection, port selection, backups, and upgrade steps.
- Automatic Database Backup
- CIMCO MNT now automatically creates a full database backup before any upgrade starts.
- Backups are stored in a date-based, versioned format in the MNT Backup folder.
- The upgrade process is automatically aborted if the backup fails, ensuring that no data is put at risk.
- All backup steps are fully logged to ensure traceability and transparency.
- Manual Backup Tool
- Added a dedicated manual database backup script included with the installation.
- A desktop shortcut is created for quick and easy access to the backup tool.
- Customers can create database backups on demand.
- The backup tool can be scheduled using Windows Task Scheduler or Event Manager for automated backups.
- Smarter Database Handling
- Existing database ports are automatically reused during upgrades.
- Database passwords are preserved unless explicitly changed by the user.
- Prevents accidental or unintended configuration changes during upgrades.
- Service Report Automation
- Service reports are now automatically emailed when marked as Closed.
- A professional PDF is generated and attached automatically.
- Smart recipient handling ensures correct delivery to internal and external technicians.
- Duplicate emails are prevented through database-based tracking.
- Service Report Workflow Improvements
- Improved status handling for both new and existing service reports.
- Stronger validation prevents incomplete or invalid service reports from being closed.
- Cleaner and more intuitive user interface for time registration and material entries.
- Material Catalog Enhancements
- Automatic detection of duplicate materials based on part number.
- Real-time feedback when entering materials into the catalog.
- Improved stock handling for manually entered materials.
- PDF and Performance Improvements
- More reliable and robust PDF generation.
- Clearer cost summaries and improved PDF layout.
- Performance improvements in email handling and material catalog searches.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.02
- Important Notice
- Machine IDs below 5000 are reserved for CIMCO MDC synchronization and cannot be imported. Strongly recommended to review this before using the new CSV import feature.
- Updates
- Added a new CSV-based import system for bulk data import into CIMCO MNT.
- Introduced a new Import tab under Settings for managing CSV imports.
- Added support for importing Machines, Materials, Equipment / Inventory, and Users.
- Machines are automatically assigned IDs starting from 5000, and existing machines are skipped.
- Materials skip existing part numbers during import.
- Equipment and inventory allow duplicate entries.
- User import now supports automatic password generation with a temporary default password.
- Added downloadable CSV templates for all supported import types.
- Implemented UTF-8 support including BOM handling, with support for both semicolon and comma separators.
- Added validation of required fields and safe handling of empty or null values during import.
- Introduced a clear import summary showing imported rows, skipped rows, and reasons for skipped entries.
- Added new backend import endpoints and improved error handling, logging, and automatic cleanup of temporary files.
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO MNT 2026.01.01
- Important Notice
- Strongly recommended update due to a critical fix in the Maintenance Scheduler. Fixes an issue that could cause scheduled maintenance tasks to behave incorrectly under certain conditions.
- Updates
- Added interval filtering for Maintenance Schedules (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Custom, etc.).
- Fixed a critical issue in the maintenance scheduler affecting planned maintenance execution and visibility.
- Various smaller fixes and internal optimizations to improve overall system stability.
- General user experience improvements across the maintenance module.



