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Aerospace & Defense

Prove control. Adapt safely. Stay competitive

  • Compliance at execution

    Embed inspections, approvals, and traceability into workflows so every unit is audit-ready by default

  • Controlled adaptability

    Improve and roll out changes quickly without introducing audit or operational risk – with versioning and governance features.

  • Flexible Traceability

    Capture true as-built records across serialized, lot, and revision-controlled production without rigid MES data models

  • Secure by Design

    Scale confidently across sites and use cases with a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent execution platform.

From audit scrambles to continuous control

Demonstrate compliance for IS09001, etc. with ease. Capture quality checks, approvals, and traceability as work happens, eliminating errors and last-minute audit firefighting.

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  • Quality enforced by workflows

    Embed inspections, sign-offs, and device data directly into workflows so quality happens during execution.

  • Always-on traceability

    Automatically generate complete as-built records for every unit, enabling faster reviews and confident release without manual reconstruction.

  • No-Fault-Forward controls

    Enforce required steps and validations while supporting rework, carry-forward operations, and exceptions.

Make adaptability your advantage

Continuously improve, meet changing customer requirements, and scale production using a composable platform with governance frameworks you define.

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  • Flexible data structures

    Add logical quality inspections, verification steps, and AI-powered defect detection.

  • Learn and improve

    Continuously improve standard work in small, controlled steps to remove waste, improve flow, and lock in gains over time.

  • Rapid adaption and reuse

    Rapidly update your systems as you make adjustments to your product to meet customer or program requirements.

A digital thread that works for you

Build an architecture with the best systems to support your operations. Choose from 60+ pre-built connectors or build your own. Align execution with live ERP plans and PLM design data so what’s built matches the latest approved requirements.

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Stay ahead as requirements evolve

  • FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent

    Stand out in bids and stay prepared as CMMC requirements roll out – on Tulip’s FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent platform.

  • AWS GovCloud

    Tulip offers the option to use AWS GovCloud for manufacturers that need to comply with ITAR and EAR.

  • SOC 2 Type II

    Tulip is compliant with applicable SOC 2 controls and maintains a SOC 2 report.

  • IS090001: QMS

    Capture the manufacturing data you need to demonstrate AS9100, EN9100, or JISQ9100 during audits.

We are excited to announce that Tulip has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency. Read press release →

Stories of Transformation

  • An image of Pratt Miller's Trackless Moving Targets product

    Pratt Miller Engineering gains edge with rapid adaptation

    A defense training manufacturer adopted a composable production system, accelerating response to customer requirements without sacrificing control or compliance.

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  • Test Devices Control Room

    Test Devices by Schenck increases testing volume by 50%

    A specialized testing and inspection manufacturer took a composable approach to MES, increasing testing volume by 50%, strengthening traceability, and supporting AS9100-aligned audits.

    Read the story
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Explore the Composable MES App Suite

The Composable MES App Suite for Aerospace and Defense provides an accelerated path to building an adaptable production system.

Additional Resources

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    The Future of A&D Ops

    See how manufacturers are building agility, resilience, and precision into their processes with composable systems.

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    A&D Transformation Learnings

    Learn how Avon Technologies approached IT-led continuous transformation, helping their teams improve operations daily.

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    Advanced Assembly Demo

    See how Tulip can guide operators through a sample aerospace and defense or automotive bay assembly process.

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Digitize, streamline, and comply—all with one powerful platform

Boost your performance, reliability, and adaptability with a connected, Composable MES to better compete in today’s dynamic aerospace and defense market.

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