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Securing the aerospace digital thread from design to deployment
Intelycx helps aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, Tier suppliers, and MRO providers connect legacy equipment, automate AS9100/ITAR/CMMC compliance, detect sub-micron defects, and guide operators through complex ETO assemblies — without replacing existing PLM, ERP, or MES systems.
20% reduction in unplanned downtime
30% reduction in defect rates
40% faster operator unboarding
The Challenge
Why aerospace manufacturing is harder to digitize than any other industry
The aerospace and defense industry operates at the absolute limits of engineering precision and regulatory scrutiny. The margin for error is zero.
American defense manufacturing is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by the need to accelerate production cycles while maintaining flawless quality control across increasingly complex, globally distributed supply chains.
Engineer-to-order complexity
Millions of parts governed by hierarchical BOMs with constant engineering change notices that must propagate instantly to the shop floor level
Late-stage batch failure costs
CMMC 2.0, ITAR, DFARS, and AS9100 demand secure audit trails and automated compliance. High precision turbine blades and defense electronics require defect detection.
Sub-micron quality demands
Manual review of thousands of data points across disparate systems ties up working capital in quarantine inventory and delays time-to-market for critical therapies
The aerospace skills gap
As experienced technicians retire, undocumented tribal knowledge leaves with them — new operators must navigate highly complex assemblies without adequate guidance
MEASURABLE RESULTS
Business outcomes that justify every investment.
Every Intelycx capability maps directly to quantifiable operational and financial outcomes for VPs of operations, plant managers, quality managers, and IT/OT leaders.
FULL VALUE CHAIN COVERAGE
Built for OEMs
defense contractors,Tier suppliers, and MRO providers alike
The Intelycx platform delivers targeted value across the diverse segments of the aerospace and defense industry, adapting to the specific operational and compliance requirements of each.
Commercial Airplane Manufacturers
An enterprise-wide platform that synchronizes multi-site operations and scales production safely to meet global backlogs.
- CORE provides real-time visibility across the Tier 1 supplier network to anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions
- NEXACTO automates the most critical inspection processes to eliminate defect escapes and accelerate final assembly cycles
- ARIS manages the knowledge complexity of new aircraft programs and frequent engineering change notices
- Digital twin integration validates production processes virtually before physical production begins
Defense Contractor Companies
A sovereign, secure platform that meets CMMC 2.0, ITAR, and DFARS mandates while enabling agile production of mission-critical systems.
- Operates within highly secure, sovereign cloud environments designed to meet stringent government security standards
- Automates data access controls and maintains immutable audit trails for all manufacturing and inspection actions
- ARIS ensures only operators with current, verified certifications are assigned to critical classified operations
- Full component traceability protects sensitive program data and supports DoD contract qualification
REAL-WORLD IMPACT
See how Intelycx transforms operations
Industrial aerospace manufacturers deploying Intelycx report measurable improvements across the three dimensions that matter most: uptime, quality, and workforce performance.
Eliminate unplanned machinery downtime
Continuously Improve Operations in Real Time
CORE replaced a time-intensive weekly OEE data collection cycle with a continuous, automated dashboard for an OEM producing heavy construction equipment. By utilizing predictive maintenance alerts on critical CNC machining centers that had previously failed without warning, the facility achieved a 20% machinery downtime reduction within the first six months
Ensure precision quality on critical components
AI visual inspection for automated production and manual assembly lines. Edge hardware built on state-of-the-art ML accelerators detects visual defects in real time on high-volume/low-mix and low-volume/high-mix lines alike — supporting stronger quality control, audit readiness, and reduced rework without adding manual inspection burden.
Support faster operator ramp-up during new model launches
ARIS was deployed by a custom automation integrator to support a new multi-mode assembly line, reducing operator onboarding time by 40%. ARIS's generative AI guidance provided operators with real-time answers to complex configuration questions during the ramp-up period, significantly reducing the dependency on senior engineer.
WHY INTELYCX
Beyond ERP. Beyond MES. Beyond Point Solutions.
Intelycx does not replace ERP or MES systems — it complements them with real-time machine, production, and quality data from the shop floor, helping teams make faster and more accurate operational decisions.
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FAQ
What makes Intelycx different from generic ERP systems for the aerospace industry?
Generic ERP systems are essential for planning, purchasing, inventory, finance, and transaction management, but they do not typically provide detailed, real-time visibility into what is happening on the aerospace shop floor. Intelycx complements ERP by connecting operations, quality, equipment, and frontline knowledge. CORE captures machine, process, alarm, downtime, and production data to show how work is performing in real time. NEXACTO adds AI-based visual inspection for defined quality checks, assembly verification, labels, markings, and visible defects. ARIS gives operators, technicians, and quality teams immediate access to approved work instructions, troubleshooting guidance, and standard procedures. Together, Intelycx closes the gap between enterprise planning systems and actual shop-floor execution without requiring manufacturers to replace their existing ERP investments.
How does Intelycx support ITAR and defense compliance requirements?
Intelycx supports aerospace and defense compliance initiatives by strengthening operational traceability, controlled execution, and access to approved information. CORE can contextualize production, machine, process, inspection, and test events by work order, lot, serial number, part number, or operation, helping teams investigate deviations and support audit or customer-review activities. NEXACTO adds visual verification for defined requirements such as part presence, assembly conditions, labels, markings, and visible defects. ARIS provides operators and technicians access to approved procedures, quality criteria, and escalation workflows at the point of work. The implementation should be configured to the manufacturer’s specific data-control, access, cybersecurity, and deployment requirements. Intelycx supports—not independently certifies—a customer’s ITAR, defense, and quality-compliance program.
Can Intelycx handle the complexity of engineer-to-order aerospace production?
Yes. Aerospace manufacturers often manage engineer-to-order programs, long production cycles, frequent engineering changes, complex routings, and strict quality requirements. CORE provides real-time visibility into performance by work order, part number, machine, operation, line, shift, or production process. This helps teams identify bottlenecks, downtime, process variation, quality losses, and schedule risks before they affect delivery. NEXACTO can apply product-specific AI vision checks to verify correct component placement, assembly conditions, labels, markings, and other visible requirements. ARIS provides guided work instructions, first-article procedures, engineering-change guidance, and troubleshooting knowledge directly to the workforce. Together, Intelycx helps aerospace teams execute complex builds more consistently, preserve critical knowledge, improve traceability, and reduce the operational risk associated with highly variable production.
Does Intelycx integrate with existing PLM, ERP, MES, QMS, and shop-floor systems?
Yes. Intelycx is designed to complement the systems aerospace manufacturers already use for planning, engineering, quality, and production control. CORE integrates through REST APIs, OPC UA, MQTT, and other available connectors to bring together data from CNC machines, PLCs, test equipment, MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, maintenance systems, and industrial data historians. It converts disconnected operational data into real-time visibility for operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams. NEXACTO connects with PLCs and production controls to support PASS/FAIL decisions, reject handling, alerts, and supervisor-review workflows. ARIS makes approved work instructions, engineering documents, maintenance procedures, training content, and troubleshooting knowledge accessible in the flow of work. This creates a practical digital thread while preserving existing systems of record.
How does Intelycx support MRO operations and in-service asset management?
Intelycx helps aerospace organizations improve production-asset reliability, maintenance execution, and access to service knowledge. CORE monitors critical equipment performance across machining, assembly, test, inspection, and support operations, identifying downtime patterns, recurring alarms, process variation, and maintenance-related losses. This helps maintenance teams prioritize work based on actual operational impact. NEXACTO can support visual verification during assembly, repair, and inspection for defined requirements such as part presence, placement, labels, markings, and visible conditions. ARIS gives maintenance and service personnel immediate access to approved maintenance procedures, diagnostic guidance, service bulletins, and prior corrective actions. Intelycx can complement existing MRO and asset-management systems by connecting operational context to the work performed, reducing troubleshooting time and supporting more consistent maintenance and repair execution.
What is the ROI of implementing Intelycx in an aerospace manufacturing facility?
The ROI of Intelycx is driven by measurable improvements in production performance, quality, equipment uptime, and workforce execution. Aerospace manufacturers can create value by reducing unplanned downtime, rework, quality escapes, inspection delays, changeover losses, schedule risk, and time spent locating approved technical guidance. CORE identifies the equipment, process, and workflow losses that have the greatest impact on throughput and delivery. NEXACTO helps prevent visible assembly, labeling, marking, and packaging defects from reaching downstream operations or final inspection. ARIS standardizes work and provides faster access to engineering, quality, and troubleshooting knowledge. A focused pilot—such as a machining cell, assembly operation, test station, or final-inspection area—can establish baseline measures for OEE, cycle time, first-pass yield, downtime, defect rates, and labor effort to create a credible case for expansion.
REAL RESULTS
See how we have helped leading manufacturers succeed
Real-world results matter more than theory. Intelycx is deployed across Fortune 500 companies to cut downtime, eliminate quality escapes, and empower operators with AI.
A global Fortune 500 manufacturer uses Intelycx CORE to rescue a new product launch stuck at 30–40% OEE with a 30% scrap rate. Within a few months, uptime exceeded 80% and scrap dropped to under 1% — without replacing a single machine.