AS9102 Software for EMS / PCBA

GroundControl helps assembly shops and EMS teams complete inspection reports in record time. The GroundControl solution is tuned for efficient note and BOM-heavy inspections in one fast workflow. Export to standard or custom excel or PDF packages, or submit directly through GroundControl or system like Net-Inspect.

Creation Technologies
Rocket EMS
EMI
Green Circuits

Form 1 sub-assembly automation

Parse BOMs from XLSX and PDF to build Form 1 sub-assemblies faster.

Drawing + notes extraction

Handle PCB/assembly drawing callouts and notes without manual re-entry.

Material, Process, Tests ingestion

Extract material and process cert details intelligently and include them in submissions.

CMM integration

Save hours by auto-populating results from your CMM in seconds.

Micro-Vu
Zeiss
Hexagon

and more...

Export to any format

Ship clean inspection packages to customers and portals with less cleanup. Support for all common formats out of the box, or bring your own.

Built for EMS FAI reality

EMS FAIs still depend on clear drawing interpretation, especially for dense notes and mixed callouts. The bigger bottleneck is usually sub-assembly related, with quality inspectors buried in BOMs, mirroring them into reports by hand.

GroundControl ingests XLSX and PDF BOMs, maps structures into Form 1 quickly, and keeps Form 2 cert handling in the same flow. Autocomplete learns from prior builds, so every repeat job gets faster and more consistent.

  • BOM revisions change after initial ballooning and create rework.
  • Form 1 sub-assembly structures are rebuilt manually for repeat jobs.
  • Cert packets are complete, but not linked cleanly to Form 2 records.
  • Customer-specific submission rules are discovered late in review.
  • Teams spend more time reconciling package details than inspecting product.

Common EMS bottlenecks in first article packages

EMS teams often lose cycle time in handoffs, not measurement. Engineering, quality, and customer requirements drift out of sync when data lives in disconnected files.

What an EMS-ready quality workflow should include

  • Fast conversion of BOM-heavy package data into structured Form 1 records.
  • A single place for drawing notes, requirements, certs, and approvals.
  • Validation before customer submission to catch missing evidence.
  • Reusable templates for repeat assemblies and recurring customer formats.
  • Role-based collaboration across quality, manufacturing, and supplier contacts.

FAQ

How does GroundControl help with BOM-heavy Form 1 work?

GroundControl ingests BOM data from common XLSX and PDF formats so teams can build sub-assembly accountability faster and avoid manual re-entry for every line item.

Can EMS teams still use their existing CMM and inspection tools?

Yes. GroundControl is designed to work with common metrology outputs so teams can import results and map them to report characteristics without rebuilding the workflow.

What if different customers require different report formats?

Teams can standardize internal data capture once, then export in customer-specific formats to reduce template switching and submission rework.

Does this only help with first article reports?

No. The same data model can support repeat submissions, corrective follow-up evidence, and ongoing quality reporting where traceability must be preserved.

Close EMS FAIRs at production speed

See how quickly your team can complete Form 1 and Form 2 heavy packages.