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Space Manufacturing Software Built for Flight Hardware Traceability.

ShopXpert space manufacturing software connects quotes, jobs, serialized flight parts, outside processes, inspections, suppliers, and controlled documents, so every component can be traced from raw material to delivery.

Built for precision manufacturingPrototype to flight hardwareModular, use only what you need
Flight Hardware TraceabilityJOB-31207 · Satellite Panel
LIVE
S/N SB-0042 · Rev CAl 7075-T7351 · Qty 4 · Material cert attachedTraceable
10

5-Axis Rough MillingWorkstation 5 · 4 / 4 complete

Complete
20

Stress Relief Heat TreatOutside process · cert received

Complete
30

Finish MachiningRev C drawing at workstation

Complete
40

AnodizeOutside process · PO linked to job

At Supplier
50

First Article InspectionInspection form with signature

Up Next
Route progress72%
4 / 4Serial numbers traced
Space Manufacturing Challenges

Flight Hardware Has to Be Traceable Down to the Serial Number.

Space programs run on low volumes, long timelines, and demanding customer reviews. Every serial number, revision, and outside process has to stand up when the customer asks.

01

Serialized Traceability

Every flight part, material lot, operation, and supplier must stay traceable for the life of the program.

02

Strict Quality and Compliance

AS9100, first article inspection, and ITAR-controlled technical data demand documented, auditable workflows.

03

Revision and Configuration Control

Drawings change between prototype, qualification, and flight builds, and the shop floor must always work to the right revision.

04

Low Volume, High Part Value

Small quantities of expensive parts make accurate estimating, scrap control, and actual cost tracking critical.

Flight Hardware Traceability

Trace Every Serial Number From Raw Material to Delivery.

Tie material certifications, serial numbers, operations, inspections, and outside processes to the job, so the complete history of every flight part stays in one record.

Operators see the current drawing revision, STEP model, and instructions at the workstation, and every update flows into the same manufacturing ERP your office uses for quoting and purchasing.

  • Serial numbers recorded at each operation
  • Material and supplier certificates attached to the job
  • Current drawing revision and STEP model at the workstation
  • Heat treat, anodize, and plating tracked by supplier
Space manufacturing software showing serialized flight hardware traceability for a machined satellite isogrid panel at a ShopXpert workstation.
From RFQ to Delivery

One Connected Record for Every Space Flight Part.

Each step adds to the same job history, so quality, purchasing, and the shop floor work from one source of operational truth for the whole program.

01QuoteEstimate labor, material, and outside costs, then convert the approved RFQ into a job.
02PlanRelease the job with routing, drawing revision, serial numbers, and material needs.
03MachineOperators open the current drawing and STEP model and record progress at the workstation.
04Outside ProcessSend parts for heat treat, anodize, plating, or NDT with the purchase order tied to the job.
05InspectRecord first article and final inspection with measurements, photos, and signatures.
06DeliverShip with serial records, certificates, and actual costs on file for the life of the program.
Built for Space Programs

Space Industry ERP and Quality Controls, Connected in One Platform.

Start with the modules you need today, from manufacturing ERP to CMMS and preventive maintenance, and add more as programs grow without rebuilding your data foundation.

01
Traceability

Serial and Lot Number Tracking

Continue your existing serial sequence and trace every flight part from raw material to delivered assembly.

02
Quality

First Article and Non-Conformances

Build inspection forms with measurements, photos, and signatures, and manage non-conformances against the job.

03
Documents

Controlled Drawings and Revisions

Keep drawings, revisions, work instructions, and STEP models attached to the job operators are running.

04
Suppliers

Outsource and Supplier Control

Manage RFQs, purchase orders, and outside processes, with alerts before supplier certifications expire.

05
Costing

Job Costing for Low-Volume Work

Compare estimated and actual labor, material, and outside costs on every high-value job.

06
Tooling

Tool Control and Calibration

Use connected vending and XpertLock to know who took each tool and keep expired gauges out of production.

First article inspection of a satellite isogrid panel on a coordinate measuring machine, with ShopXpert showing 64 of 64 features passed for serial number SB-0042.
First Article Inspection

Prove Every Feature Before Flight Hardware Ships.

Flag First Article as the next stage on the job, record each measured feature with photos and signatures, and keep the results with the serial number. Sensitive technical data stays protected in a segregated environment with restricted server partitions and encryption in transit and at rest.

  • First Article flagged as a stage in the job route
  • Measured features, photos, and signatures on the record
  • Inspection results linked to each serial number
  • Segregated environment built to support ITAR-driven operations
Connected Manufacturing Operations

Connect Flight Hardware with the Rest of ShopXpert.

Explore how ShopXpert connects serialized flight parts with manufacturing ERP workflows, first article inspection, supplier control, and the wider platform.

SATELLITE PANELSB-0042SB-0043SB-0044SB-0045REV C · QTY 4 · TRACEDEvery serial number in viewFlight parts, revisions, and inspections stay in one record.
Customer Proof

Proven in Precision Aerospace Manufacturing.

Nytron Aerospace runs CNC, EDM, and inspection processes every day. ShopXpert connects its workstations, vending, and job tracking in one platform.

“We wanted one place to run the shop, and now we have it. From tools in vending to operators at workstations, everything flows through ShopXpert.”

Nytron Aerospace Team

100%Shop floor visibility
30%Less time chasing status
25%Reduction in tool stockouts
Space manufacturing questions

Space Manufacturing Software FAQs.

Answers for space hardware suppliers evaluating traceability, inspection, supplier control, and data security.

What is space manufacturing software?

Space manufacturing software connects quoting, production, quality, and supplier records so flight hardware suppliers can trace every serialized part, control drawing revisions, and support AS9100 audits. ShopXpert combines manufacturing ERP, first article inspection, supplier control, and shop-floor tracking in one platform.

Can ShopXpert trace flight hardware by serial number?

Yes. ShopXpert tracks lot and serial numbers, inspection reports, and non-conformances, giving traceability from raw material to finished part. You can also continue the serial sequence from your current system.

How does ShopXpert handle first article inspection?

First Article can be added as a stage in the job route, and inspection forms capture measurements, pass or fail checks, photos, and signatures that stay with the serial number.

How is ITAR-controlled technical data protected?

Sensitive technical data is kept in a segregated environment with restricted server partitions, and files are encrypted in transit and at rest.

See ShopXpert in Your Operation

Deliver Traceable Flight Hardware With Fewer Surprises.

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