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Defense Manufacturing Software Built for Traceability and Controlled Data.

ShopXpert defense manufacturing software connects quotes, jobs, serialized parts, outside processes, inspections, suppliers, and controlled documents, so every part can be traced and every audit question answered from one record.

Built for precision manufacturingSegregated data environmentModular, use only what you need
Defense Job TraceabilityJOB-40552 · Mount Housing
LIVE
S/N DH-1187 · Rev D4140 Steel · Qty 12 · Material cert attachedTraceable
10

CNC TurningWorkstation 2 · 12 / 12 complete

Complete
20

5-Axis MillingRev D drawing at workstation

Complete
30

Heat TreatOutside process · cert received

Complete
40

Black OxideOutside process · PO linked to job

At Supplier
50

First Article InspectionInspection form with signature

Up Next
Route progress72%
98%First article pass rate
Defense Manufacturing Challenges

Defense Contracts Demand Proof for Every Part, Revision, and Supplier.

Primes and government customers flow down strict requirements. Shops need complete records, controlled technical data, and accurate costs to win and keep defense work.

01

Traceability Requirements

Every part, revision, operation, and supplier must stay traceable, sometimes years after delivery.

02

Controlled Technical Data

ITAR and DFARS requirements limit who can access drawings, models, and specifications.

03

Cybersecurity Expectations

CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 shape how controlled unclassified information is stored, shared, and accessed.

04

Cost Accuracy Under Pressure

Fixed-price defense work depends on accurate estimating, repeatable costing, and controlled execution.

Real-Time Shop Visibility

Track Every Mission-Critical Part Across the Shop Floor.

See where every defense job stands, spot bottlenecks before they threaten delivery, and keep outside processes like heat treat, black oxide, and plating visible on the same dashboard.

Operators work from the current drawing revision at the workstation, and every update flows into the same manufacturing ERP your office uses for quoting and purchasing.

  • Live job stages from machining to final inspection
  • Outside processes tracked by job and supplier
  • First Article flagged as the next stage
  • Current drawing revision and STEP model at the workstation
Defense manufacturing software showing serialized job traceability for a black oxide mount housing at a ShopXpert workstation on the shop floor.
From RFQ to Shipment

One Auditable Record for Every Defense Job.

Each step adds evidence to the same job history, so quality, purchasing, and the shop floor can answer customer and audit questions quickly.

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 sign in with their badge, open the current drawing, and record progress at the workstation.
04Outside ProcessSend parts for heat treat, black oxide, or plating with the purchase order tied to the job.
05InspectRecord first article and final inspection with measurements, photos, and signatures.
06ShipClose the job with serial records, certificates, and actual costs on file for audits.
Built for Defense Suppliers

Defense Contractor ERP and Quality Controls in One Platform.

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

01
Traceability

Lot and Serial Number Tracking

Continue your existing serial sequence and trace every 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
Access

Employee Access Control

Give each employee access only to the jobs, tools, and records their role requires, with RFID badge sign-in.

05
Suppliers

Outsource and Supplier Control

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

06
Tooling

Tool Control and Calibration

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

ShopXpert controlled documents screen with restricted drawings, work instructions, and inspection plans in a secure engineering office beside an RFID badge reader.
Defense-Grade Security

Keep Controlled Technical Data in a Segregated Environment.

Defense work brings drawings, models, and specifications that cannot be shared freely. ShopXpert keeps sensitive files in a segregated environment with restricted server partitions, and design files are encrypted in transit and at rest.

  • Segregated environment built to support ITAR-driven operations
  • Restricted server partitions for technical data
  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Centralized quality documentation, ready for audits
Connected Manufacturing Operations

Connect Defense Work with the Rest of ShopXpert.

Explore how ShopXpert connects defense jobs with manufacturing ERP workflows, controlled documents, employee access, and the wider platform.

Drawing DH-1187 Rev DRESTRICTEDGRANTEDWork Instruction WI-204RESTRICTEDGRANTEDInspection Plan IP-77RESTRICTEDGRANTEDRole-based access, loggedBadge sign-in opens only the documents each role requires.
Customer Proof

Proven in Precision 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
Defense manufacturing questions

Defense Manufacturing Software FAQs.

Answers for defense suppliers evaluating traceability, controlled data, inspection, and supplier control.

What is defense manufacturing software?

Defense manufacturing software connects quoting, production, quality, and supplier records so defense suppliers can trace every part, control technical data, and answer customer and audit questions. ShopXpert combines manufacturing ERP, first article inspection, supplier control, and shop-floor tracking in one platform.

Can ShopXpert trace defense parts by lot and 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 outside processes like heat treat and plating?

Outsourced operations are tied to the job, from RFQ and purchase order to delivery, so the status of every outside process stays visible on the same dashboard as in-house work.

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

Win Defense Work With Traceability You Can Prove.

Book a focused walkthrough built around your defense parts, routings, outside processes, and quality requirements.