An AI-informed scheduling adjustment triggers a tool changeover that contributes to a quality escape. The defect reaches a customer. Who signs the CAPA—the algorithm, the operator who accepted the recommendation, or the plant manager who approved the system?

John Carpenter, president of Excellerant, breaks down what CMMC 2.0 means for manufacturers in the defense and aerospace sectors. He shares how to protect CUI, secure the shop floor, and connect data from machines to ERP systems—without unnecessary complexity or cost. With over 30 years of experience, John explains how small to mid-sized suppliers can take practical steps toward compliance by partnering with the right experts and local resources.

Excellerant’s real-time machine data help an aerospace contract shop survive the pandemic and prepare for the future.

Connecting directly from the production floor to a facility’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and management team boosts the value of the data. However, when a shop has a mix of new and legacy equipment, uniformly using that data can be difficult.

Smaller shops are reaping benefits ranging from solving quality issues to attracting and keeping talent.

Excellerant collaborates with a New Hampshire high-volume precision solutions manufacturer to upgrade the shop’s data collection and organization methods, maximizing output and competitiveness.