Unlocking real-time shop floor data for faster, smarter decision-making

LAKE FOREST, CA - March 5, 2024 - iBase-t, the global leader in cloud software for the Aerospace and Defense industry, announces Solumina Intelligence, a new AI-powered data intelligence solution for its Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform.

Leveraging Solumina AI, Solumina Intelligence transforms manufacturing analytics by enabling MES, Quality, and Sustainment teams to interact effortlessly with the data in their Solumina database. Users can ask a question in natural language through the solution's chat interface to get immediate insights from real-time shop floor operational data.

According to McKinsey & Company, the integration of generative AI could increase U.S. labor productivity by 0.5 to 0.9 percentage points annually through 2030, thanks to the automation of routine tasks and enhancement of human expertise. For the Aerospace and Defense sector, with $248 billion in labor income in 2023, this equates to a $1.24-$2.23 billion gain. With Solumina Intelligence, iBase-t brings the benefits of generative AI directly to Aerospace and Defense manufacturers, enabling them to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions with greater speed and precision.

"By eliminating technical barriers and delivering instant access to critical operational insights, Solumina Intelligence fundamentally changes how manufacturers leverage their structured Solumina data," said Sung Kim, CTO at iBase-t. "This AI-powered solution enables teams to instantly see if they are having a good day on the shop floor or not - and then drill down to understand why. Armed with Solumina Intelligence, employees can become more effective and efficient in their jobs, and teams can make smarter, faster decisions."

Key Benefits of Solumina Intelligence:
• Enhancing Human Intelligence with AI: With Solumina Intelligence, any user, regardless of their technical expertise, can become a 'rock star analyst' by simply prompting Solumina to reveal key insights into shop floor performance. Users can retrieve the right metrics from the database - like the history of the work order, non-conformances, or application analytics like long-running query times - without having any database skills.
• Simplifying Operational Visibility: Solumina Intelligence delivers real-time responses in the form of natural language replies, tables, or even dashboards - so teams can instantly answer questions like "How many X type of work orders were received by X facility last month?", "What is the percentage of work orders in each status relative to the total number of work orders?", and much more.
• Driving Proactive Decision-making: When Solumina Intelligence reveals operational issues, like a problem with a certain work order, users can seamlessly drill down into the data to investigate root causes. This enables swift, data-driven action to correct non-conformances and optimize workflows, leading to increased throughput, reduced backlogs, and continuous improvement.
• Protecting Your Data Security: Solumina Intelligence is designed with enterprise-grade security, ensuring that sensitive operational data remains protected while leveraging AI to unlock insights within strict regulatory frameworks.

"Aerospace and Defense manufacturers operate in complex, high-stakes environments where every decision impacts quality, compliance, and efficiency," said Naveen Poonian, iBase-t President and CEO. "Solumina Intelligence offers a streamlined, data-driven approach to shop floor analytics that enhances human intelligence with AI - empowering our customers to make better decisions and drive proactive improvements. In an industry where efficiency and precision are paramount, Solumina Intelligence provides the competitive advantage manufacturers need to stay ahead."

Availability:
Solumina Intelligence prototypes will be showcased at iBase-t's Excelerate Solumina User Conference, taking place March 31-April 3, 2025. Learn more: iBase-t Excelerate User Conference

About iBase-t
iBase-t is the global leader in cloud software for the aerospace and defense industry. Committed to innovation, customer success, and product excellence, iBase-t ensures digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations on a global scale. iBase-t's Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform is a cloud-native solution that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance for the most critically complex manufacturers. iBase-t customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, GE Aerospace,
Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron. Learn more at ibaset.com.