New software from iBase-t is said to facilitate faster, smarter decision-making.
LAKE FOREST, Calif.— A developer of cloud software for the aerospace and defense industry has released new AI-powered data intelligence software that reportedly 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.
According to a release from iBase-t, its Solumina Intelligence software was developed for its Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform. It leverages Solumina AI to enhance manufacturing analytics by enabling manufacturing execution systems (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.
In the release, iBase-t cited information from McKinsey & Company reportedly indicating that 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 is said to represent a gain of $1.24–$2.23 billion.
“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, in a statement. “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.”
Solumina Intelligence is reported to provide multiple key benefits, including enhancing human intelligence with AI, simplifying operational visibility, and facilitating proactive decision making. It is also said to help companies protect and secure their data.
According to iBase-t, 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—such as history of the work order, non-conformances, or application analytics like long-running query times—without having any database skills.
Solumina Intelligence is said to simplify operational visibility by delivering real-time responses in the form of natural language replies, tables, or even dashboards. Teams can instantly answer questions like “How many X type of work orders were received by X facility last month?” or “What is the percentage of work orders in each status relative to the total number of work orders?”
The company also stated that when Solumina Intelligence reveals operational issues, such as 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.
In addition, 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, the company said.
“Aerospace and defense manufacturers operate in complex, high-stakes environments where every decision impacts quality, compliance, and efficiency,” said iBase-t President and CEO Naveen Poonian, in the release. “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.”
Customers of iBase-t are reported to include prominent OEM companies, such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, GE Aerospace, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron.