About GroundControl

GroundControl provides an AI-powered software platform that automates the extraction of GD&T and tolerance data from engineering drawings. This accelerates the first article inspection process and streamlines the creation of quality documentation like AS9102 reports, enabling manufacturers to reduce inspection cycle times and improve product shipment speed.

<problem> Manufacturers face significant delays and potential payment issues due to manual, time-consuming first article inspection (FAI) processes. Extracting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance data from engineering drawings is labor-intensive, prone to human error, and hinders timely shipment of goods. </problem> <solution> GroundControl offers an AI-powered software platform designed to automate the extraction of GD&T and tolerance data from engineering drawings, accelerating the first article inspection process. The cloud-based solution streamlines the creation of critical quality documentation, including in-process, Detailed Inspection Plans (DIPs), and AS9102 reports. By automating data extraction and report generation, GroundControl enables manufacturers to reduce inspection cycle times, improve report accuracy, and facilitate faster product shipments, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and cash flow. The platform is built on a secure, NIST 800-171 compliant infrastructure, requiring no on-premise IT installation. </solution> <features> - AI-driven optical character recognition (OCR) and computer vision for automated extraction of GD&T callouts and tolerance values from engineering drawings. - Support for parsing Feature Control Frames (FCFs) with up to 95% accuracy, including inference of associated tolerances. - Automated "bubbling" of drawing notes and GD&T callouts to visually link extracted data to the source document. - Configurable export formats for AS9102 Rev C, Net-Inspect, and custom customer-specific templates. - Integration capabilities with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to import measurement results and populate inspection forms. - Cloud-hosted architecture on AWS GovCloud, ensuring NIST 800-171 compliance and ITAR registration. - Unlimited user licensing per facility, eliminating per-seat costs and supporting organizational growth. - Included unlimited support via in-app, email, and phone with guaranteed response times. </features> <target_audience> The primary customers are manufacturers in regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical device sectors, who require efficient and compliant first article inspection and quality documentation processes. </target_audience> <revenue_model> GroundControl charges on a per-facility basis for unlimited users, with a one-time fee for custom template integrations. </revenue_model>

What does GroundControl do?

When was GroundControl founded?

GroundControl was founded in 2024.

Founded

2024

Employees

4 employees

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Executive Summary

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Founded 2024

Funding

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Company Description

Problem

Manufacturers face significant delays and potential payment issues due to manual, time-consuming first article inspection (FAI) processes. Extracting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance data from engineering drawings is labor-intensive, prone to human error, and hinders timely shipment of goods.

Solution

GroundControl offers an AI-powered software platform designed to automate the extraction of GD&T and tolerance data from engineering drawings, accelerating the first article inspection process. The cloud-based solution streamlines the creation of critical quality documentation, including in-process, Detailed Inspection Plans (DIPs), and AS9102 reports. By automating data extraction and report generation, GroundControl enables manufacturers to reduce inspection cycle times, improve report accuracy, and facilitate faster product shipments, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and cash flow. The platform is built on a secure, NIST 800-171 compliant infrastructure, requiring no on-premise IT installation.

Features

AI-driven optical character recognition (OCR) and computer vision for automated extraction of GD&T callouts and tolerance values from engineering drawings.

Support for parsing Feature Control Frames (FCFs) with up to 95% accuracy, including inference of associated tolerances.

Automated "bubbling" of drawing notes and GD&T callouts to visually link extracted data to the source document.

Configurable export formats for AS9102 Rev C, Net-Inspect, and custom customer-specific templates.

Integration capabilities with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to import measurement results and populate inspection forms.

Cloud-hosted architecture on AWS GovCloud, ensuring NIST 800-171 compliance and ITAR registration.

Unlimited user licensing per facility, eliminating per-seat costs and supporting organizational growth.

Included unlimited support via in-app, email, and phone with guaranteed response times.

Target Audience

The primary customers are manufacturers in regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical device sectors, who require efficient and compliant first article inspection and quality documentation processes.

Revenue Model

GroundControl charges on a per-facility basis for unlimited users, with a one-time fee for custom template integrations.