GroundControl

GroundControl is a Productivity & Business tool that helps aerospace and advanced manufacturing teams complete AS9102 FAIRs and APQP/PPAP packages. It streamlines quality reporting and supplier submissions, reducing rejections and accelerating product time-to-market.

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Free tier

API

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Technical

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What is GroundControl?

GroundControl is a specialized AI software designed for highly-regulated manufacturing, particularly in aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. It assists teams in generating, reviewing, and analyzing AS9102C First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and APQP/PPAP packages. The platform features auto-ballooning and characteristic extraction from PDF drawings, including GD&T feature control frames, with AI-powered review and one-click corrections. It supports various export formats like AS9102C, PPAP, and Net-Inspect. GroundControl aims to standardize supplier data, verify compliance, and convert inspection data into actionable insights, ultimately speeding up report generation by up to 5x and reducing rejections. It also offers enterprise-grade security, including ITAR registration, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, and AWS GovCloud hosting.

Best used for

Ideal for quality teams in aerospace and advanced manufacturing who need to generate AS9102 FAIRs, standardize supplier data, and analyze inspection results. Especially valuable for organizations requiring ITAR-focused and CMMC-aligned quality reporting programs to meet DoD expectations.

Common actions

generate inspection reports

automate quality control

manage supplier submissions

analyze manufacturing data

ensure regulatory compliance

Capabilities

Key features

Auto-balloon drawings
Extract characteristics from PDFs
AI review
Export AS9102C, PPAP
Standardize supplier data
Analyze inspection data
GD&T feature extraction

Target Audience

quality engineersmanufacturing engineerssupply chain managerscompliance officers

Integrations

hexagonzeisskeyencenet-inspectexcelproshop

Pricing & Plans

Paid

Not publicly disclosed. Check rungroundcontrol.com for current pricing.

FAQs

How is GroundControl priced?

GroundControl pricing is structured per facility, offering unlimited user access for all approved users within that facility. This model ensures that as your team scales, you won't incur additional per-seat costs for product usage or support.

Does GroundControl support GD&T feature control frame extraction?

Yes, GroundControl supports the extraction of GD&T feature control frames and applies tolerance logic. This functionality significantly speeds up the preparation and review of Form 3, enhancing accuracy and reducing manual effort.

Is GroundControl suitable for aerospace and defense suppliers?

Absolutely. GroundControl is purpose-built for regulated manufacturing workflows, supporting ITAR-focused and CMMC-aligned quality reporting programs. It is ITAR-registered, NIST SP 800-171 compliant, and hosted in AWS GovCloud with US-only data residency.

Can I export reports to a custom template?

Yes, GroundControl offers flexibility for exporting to custom templates. Users can provide their specific template, and GroundControl will integrate it, alongside standard AS9102 outputs, to meet unique reporting requirements.

What kind of support does GroundControl offer?

GroundControl includes comprehensive onboarding and ongoing product support without any per-seat support fees. They offer unlimited free in-app, email, and phone support, with a stated first response time within 10 minutes.

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