The Aether Fabricator is a modular, plug-and-play production cell that turns raw materials into finished precision parts with minimal human intervention. Each unit operates autonomously 24/7. Add cells to scale capacity linearly—no re-engineering required.
Core Configuration (per cell):
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2x 5-Axis CNC Machines
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1x Industrial Robot
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Automated Material Storage (28-45 pallet positions)
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External Tool Magazine (45+ tools, BT30/BT40)
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Integrated Load/Unload Station with RFID tracking
Facility Requirements:
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480–540 sq ft per cell
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100A @ 380V 3-phase power
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10 bar compressed air
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Standard industrial concrete slab
For pricing, contact info@aethermfg.com
APG, or autonomous process generator, is our AI-native geometry engine that runs an instant cost-driven DFM.
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ISO & ASME auto-detection — reads tolerances & finishes directly from your STEP file
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Export transparent quotes within minutes of analysis
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View milling and toolpath process details (cycle time, setup time, etc) and reduce human CAM programming time
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Hybrid routing – auto‑selects CNC, EDM, AM, welding for optimal flow
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Instant re‑planning – updates when machines, tools, or priorities shift (<10 min)
FacOS is a 10,000 node based engine that orchestrates every machine, robot, and quality checkpoint in real-time—transforming disconnected CNC equipment into a unified, self-optimizing production system.
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Closed-loop quality control: CMM and in-machine probing feed back instantly, auto-correcting tool offsets without human intervention
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High-mix SKU flexibility: Our universal fixture system and dynamic scheduling handle thousands of part variants with minimal changeover delay
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70% OEE: 2x the industry benchmark, running 22 hours/day with minimal labor
Built for industry compliance:
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ISO 9001: Quality management foundation
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ISO 13485: Medical devices
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ISO 14001: Environmental management
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AS9100: Aerospace & defense
Quality Management System (QMS) is built around closed-loop metrology. Parts are sampled through Zeiss CMM inspection, with measurement data feeding directly back to FacOS and APG.
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First Article Inspection (FAI): CMM validates initial parts against GD&T; deviations auto-update tool offsets
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In-Process Quality Control (IPQC): Statistical sampling during production runs with real-time SPC charting
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Full Traceability: Material lot, machine ID, tool history, and inspection results linked to every part
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Autonomous Compensation: For tolerances <15μm, FacOS triggers few-shot correction cycles—probe, adjust, re-cut—without operator intervention
