GroundControl Launches AI-Powered FAIR Automation Platform for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

SAN FRANCISCO - Aug. 12, 2025 - PRLog -- GroundControl (https://www.rungroundcontrol.com/), a vertical platform for regulated manufacturing, has officially launched its cloud-native quality automation software to help aerospace and defense suppliers complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Built for manufacturers that must comply with AS9102C requirements, GroundControl's intuitive software allows quality teams to balloon drawings, auto-populate CMM measurements, and generate accurate FAIRs in minutes instead of days—reducing rejections and shipment delays.

Founded by Mehul Shah, Nick Warren, and Matthew Noseworthy, GroundControl is the product of deep domain knowledge in manufacturing and prior startup success. Warren and Noseworthy previously co-founded InspectAR, acquired by Cadence Design Systems. Shah has spent over a decade in circuit board manufacturing, creating innovative software solutions that streamlined processes, improved customer communications, and reduced turn-times.

"Despite building the most advanced technologies in the world, the manufacturing industry is still drowning in paperwork," said Mehul Shah, CEO of GroundControl. "GroundControl cuts First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation time by up to 75%, enabling faster shipments, fewer payment delays, and greater customer trust."

Since launch, GroundControl has onboarded top-tier circuit board fabricators, precision machining shops, and aerospace contract manufacturers across the U.S. The company recently completed the Y Combinator accelerator and plans to expand its platform across the global supply chain with vertically integrated solutions.

To learn more or request a demo, visit www.rungroundcontrol.com or call 408-390-4460.

About GroundControl

GroundControl (https://www.rungroundcontrol.com/) is a vertical AI company transforming quality and operations in regulated manufacturing. Its flagship cloud-based platform automates First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability industries—cutting documentation time from days to minutes. GroundControl, backed by Y Combinator, eliminates bottlenecks in critical quality processes and enables faster, more accurate compliance throughout the supply chain. Learn more at www.rungroundcontrol.com.