AdvancedPCBAdvancedPCB increases FAI throughput 156% with GroundControl
GroundControl helped AdvancedPCB clear FAIR backlogs, train new operators in under 30 minutes, and realize ROI in less than one month.
156%
Throughput increase (Facility B)
61
FAIRs completed in month one
< 1 month
Time to ROI
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The Chandler, AZ pilot in Aug 2024 delivered 61 FAIRs in month one and triggered an immediate company-wide GroundControl rollout.
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A short walkthrough of the pilot, the results, and why the team expanded GroundControl across every site.
“I was blown away by the demo. Even after renewing our existing licenses, switching to GroundControl was clearly worth it.”
Patrick York
Corporate Quality Director
Company overview
AdvancedPCB is a leading PCB fabrication and assembly provider with deep aerospace and defense expertise.
Their facilities meet stringent quality and compliance standards while supporting high-demand A&D programs, and the team selected GroundControl (GNDCTL) to modernize first article reporting.
The challenge
AS9102 reporting varied by site and required too much manual cleanup to keep pace with demand.
- Steep learning curve for QC inspectors, with frequent fixes in Excel.
- FAIR backlogs that directly blocked revenue collection.
- CMM programmer turnover that slowed throughput and consistency.
Pilot implementation and immediate success
The Chandler, Arizona GroundControl pilot launched in August 2024. Operators and CMM programmers were productive within 30 minutes of training.
The team completed 61 FAIRs in the first month, prompting AdvancedPCB to skip additional pilots and roll GroundControl out across all sites.
Rapid enterprise-wide adoption
Following Chandler’s success, AdvancedPCB onboarded every facility quickly, standardizing workflows across the enterprise.
Operators now bubble drawings faster, connect CMM data directly to characteristics, and export clean FAIRs within hours.
Quantifiable results
- FAIR throughput increased 47% at Facility A and 156% at Facility B.
- 200+ FAIRs are now completed monthly across all facilities.
- ROI realized in under one month with a sharp drop in manual corrections.
- Employee satisfaction rose as reporting became streamlined.
Exceptional support
When AdvancedPCB needed a custom AS9102 template for a key customer in January 2025, GroundControl delivered white-glove support.
The GroundControl team remains highly responsive, incorporating feedback to improve the platform each week.
GroundControl versus the old process
Before GroundControl, AdvancedPCB relied on spreadsheet-heavy FAIR preparation and site-specific workarounds that slowed review cycles.
With GroundControl, teams run a shared workflow for drawing ballooning, CMM alignment, and export, which improves consistency across sites and helps new operators ramp faster.
- Old process: Manual transcription and correction loops in Excel.
- GroundControl process: Structured workflows with faster validation and cleaner exports.
- Old process: Facility-by-facility variation in output quality.
- GroundControl process: Standardized reporting logic across facilities.
FAQ for aerospace quality teams
- What results did AdvancedPCB see after adopting GroundControl?: AdvancedPCB reported a 156% throughput increase at one facility, completed 61 FAIRs in month one, and expanded GroundControl across sites after the initial pilot.
- How quickly can teams onboard to GroundControl for AS9102 reporting?: In this rollout, operators and CMM programmers were productive in under 30 minutes of training, with rapid operational adoption.
- Does GroundControl support customer-specific AS9102 requirements?: Yes. AdvancedPCB used GroundControl with customer-specific template support and received responsive help for tailored reporting requirements.
- Can GroundControl help reduce FAIR backlog risk for aerospace suppliers?: Yes. GroundControl centralizes FAIR workflows and validation so teams can improve throughput and reduce cleanup delays before customer submission.
Related resources
- Explore First Article Inspection Software for AS9102 workflows.
- Review Supplier Quality Management Software for flowdown and SCAR workflows.
- See Supply Chain Visibility Software for multi-supplier compliance monitoring.
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