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Published Article

Preparing A&D Factories for the Digital & AI Revolution

The current state of Digital & AI at most High-Mix Low-Volume A&D shops and our recommendations for the path forward. From SME's Publication on Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, March 2026.

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Presentation

Harnessing the Superpower of Your Factory data

Presented at PNAA Advance 2025, this presentation showcases how factory digital twin technology surpasses the analysis capabilities of traditional tools while being significantly more affordable for SMMs.

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White Paper

Optimization of Planning & Scheduling for Aerospace Manufacturers

During the latter half of 2021, we conducted 60 interviews with SMM manufacturers in the aerospace supply chain as well as with various industry experts and software professionals.

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Donut chart of aerospace system planning and scheduling

White Paper

Business Processes & Systems for SME Manufacturers

This paper approaches the collection, storage, and analysis of factory data from a user's perspective. Industry standard classification of data system are summarized and current commercial systems are critiqued at a high level.

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Visualization of ERP historical development

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Post COVID-19 Aerospace Production Forecast

A high level brief of the COVID-19 impact on aerospace production. All numbers are based on industry consensus of air traffic recovery by early 2023.

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Donut chart of 2019 aerospace production value

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The (Near) Future of Aerospace Manufacturing

A discussion on the enhancements technology can add as long as a company is rooted in the scientific method and acknowledges the power of technology to reveal opportunities for the company.

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Visualization of agile manufacturing in aerospace manufacturing

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India Aerospace Supply Chain 2.0

India's aerospace supply chain is evolving into a new phase which can be identified by eight macro factors. This presentation includes a discussion on these factors as well as India's supply chain growth and its implications.

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Visualization of a map of India's aerospace supply chain growth

Presentation

How Do Manufacturers Compete Using Digital & AI

Presented at CMMA 2025, this session highlights the impact of factory data analytics on key shop KPIs: throughput, profitability, cash flow, and on-time delivery, through real-world case studies and insights.

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Your Factory Data Is Your Superpower

Data analytics complements LEAN methodology but does not replace it. This presentation discusses practical approaches to best leveraging existing data while improving its integrity.

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Lessons From The Legacy Aerospace Supply Chains

An overview of the evolution of aerospace supply chains involving the implementation of new technologies. The impact of these technologies on consumer/supplier dynamics creates a more efficient supply chain management system.

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Table visualizing an aerospace supply chain management system

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Leveraging Digital Technologies to Transform an Aerospace Shop

Responding to skilled labor shortages requires embracing a digital future. This is a discussion on how analytics and simulation can be used throughout a product life cycle to increase cash flow.

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Post COVID-19 Scenarios for Aerospace Supply Chain

A high level brief of the impact of COVID-19 on production and the ways the aerospace industry may work to recover while including emerging future trends.

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Line graph of aerospace production demand

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Aerospace Manufacturing in Emerging Countries

Outsourcing aerospace manufacturing to emerging countries has not been an unmitigated success, yet manufacturing in these countries continue to grow. This discusses trends and opportunities in countries like China, Brazil, and India.

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Infographic about aerospace manufacturing in emerging countries