CE marking software is not just a nice-to-have: for manufacturers, engineering firms and consultants, it's the tool that reduces the errors, time and costs of certification. Reesly was built exactly for this: let's look at what it does and why it's the right platform for your CE marking.
What Is CE Marking Software?
CE marking software is an application (often cloud-based) that supports the manufacturer or importer through the entire compliance journey under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: from risk assessment to drafting the Technical File, from the EC Declaration of Conformity to the instructions for use and maintenance. The goal is documentation that's correct, traceable and always up to date.
Why Use Software to CE Mark a Machine?
Marking a machine by hand, with just Word and Excel, leaves you exposed to oversights, inconsistencies and delays. CE marking software centralizes the machine's data, guides the process step by step (certified workflow), automatically generates the mandatory documents and keeps the Technical File, EC Declaration and manual aligned. The result: less time, fewer errors, greater legal safety.
What Reesly Does for CE Marking
The features that make Reesly a professional CE marking software:
- Risk assessment according to ISO 12100 (risk matrix, protective measures, residual risk)
- Technical File structured according to Annex VII (checklist, document archive, versioning)
- EC Declaration of Conformity (Annex II.A) generated and ready to sign
- Instructions for use and maintenance consistent with the risks and technical data, multi-language too
- Annex V management: safety components, supplier certificates, traceability
- Support for the machine's digital identity / QR Code (manual and documentation always accessible)
Reesly ProTip
Reesly is CE marking software designed for manufacturers and engineering firms: guided Technical File, ISO 12100 Risk Assessment, EC Declaration and Manual in a single flow. Request a free demo and see how to cut certification time.
Reesly vs DIY with Word/Excel
| Aspect | Word/Excel only | With Reesly |
|---|---|---|
| Time per machine | Days / weeks | Hours (with templates and automation) |
| Document consistency | Risk of inconsistencies | Single data source, aligned documents |
| Regulatory updates | Manual | Templates and workflows kept up to date |
| Traceability and audit | Scattered folders and files | Centralized archive, version history |
Frequently Asked Questions About CE Marking Software
What is CE marking software for?
It's used to manage the entire certification process in an orderly, fast way: risk assessment, Technical File, EC Declaration, instructions for use, Annex V. It reduces errors and time and keeps documentation compliant with the Machinery Directive.
Is CE marking software mandatory?
No, it's not required by law. CE marking can be done without software too. However, for companies that manufacture or certify multiple machines, dedicated software is almost essential for efficiency and compliance.
What features should good CE marking software have?
Risk assessment (ISO 12100), guided Technical File (Annex VII), EC Declaration generation (Annex II.A), instructions for use and maintenance, Annex V and safety components management, multi-language support and traceability. Reesly covers all these features: see the features.
To learn more: CE Compliance Software, How to CE Mark a Machine, Technical File Software, Creating Instructions for Use and Maintenance with Software, Machine Risk Analysis Software, Online CE Nameplate Generator, Technical Documentation Management. Regulation: Machinery Directive and EU Regulation 2023/1230.