In an era of exponential technological advancements, C5MI stands at the forefront of innovation, offering groundbreaking solutions that drive operational excellence and mission readiness. Our partnership with EdgeRunner AI, a leader in AI technology, further enhances our commitment to cutting-edge solutions. This alliance focuses on ALM optimization and Work Unit Code (WUC) alignment. It revolutionizes the maintenance landscape for both military and industrial applications. Our expertise in commercial and military ALM instills confidence in our clients. It showcases our strong industry alliances and strengthens our market position.
“C5MI is excited to partner with EdgeRunner AI to revolutionize enterprise asset management for the warfighter,” says Bryan Sibthorp, C5MI’s CTO. “This collaboration combines our expertise in Enterprise Asset Management and Supply Chain Logistics for the Defense Logistics Agency, providing advanced support systems for our warfighters.”
Proven Expertise in AI and Machine Learning
At C5MI, we chose to partner with EdgeRunner AI because of their excellence in developing lightweight, high-performance AI models for warfighters. They have consistently created impactful solutions like Stable Diffusion® and GPT-NeoX for flexible deployment, ensuring resilience and operational security. Their proven expertise in AI and Machine Learning. Backed by a track record of successful solutions, reassures our clients of our combined capabilities and drives confidence in our ability to deliver reliable and effective solutions.
“We’re excited to partner with C5MI to deliver AI at both the near and far edge, powering the next-generation operating systems for our warfighters,” says Tyler Saltsman, CEO & Founder of EdgeRunner AI. “Our vision is clear: to increase battle readiness, increasing the probability of our Warfighters winning the fight.”
EdgeRunner AI’s partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory® (AFRL) is a testament to their commitment to quality and testing. This collaboration advances domain-specific AI for mission readiness. It combines their AI expertise with AFRL’s knowledge of military operations. They’ve developed a bespoke Large Language Model (LLM) and trained it on an auditable military doctrine dataset. Additionally, they created custom Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)-Specific Adapters (LoRAs) for key roles. Leveraging their domain knowledge and emerging AI capabilities ensures our solutions are cutting-edge and highly tested, mirroring their use in real-world military scenarios.
Technical Innovation with EdgeRunner Athena
EdgeRunner Athena, the flagship product, seamlessly runs AI models in both edge and cloud-based environments. It utilizes a unique Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline to query documents like maintenance manuals and WUC databases. This significantly enhances efficiency through its flexible deployment. It ensures safe operation in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Nitro Enclaves or offline edge devices, adhering to cybersecurity standards. This method allows for optimization through a comprehensive AI Model Suite, which features:
- Small Language Models (SLMs): These high-performance models handle specific maintenance tasks, such as narrative processing and sensor data analysis. This significantly improves operational efficiency.
- Vision-Language Models (VLMs): Used for visual inspections and component recognition, VLMs provide accurate condition assessments.
- Object Detection Models: Designed to identify and classify physical components or anomalies, these models support maintenance and diagnostic workflows.
Delivering Tangible Benefits
C5MI’s Digital Reliability Centered Maintenance (DRCM)® and EdgeRunner AI’s technical approach align with the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office’s (RSO) priorities as well as the Department of Defense (DoD) Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Manual. Our DRCM® and AI solutions greatly enhance traditional RCM processes. They deliver improved ALM outcomes for aircraft availability and minimize downtime. We provide predictive maintenance solutions using RCM failure mode analysis, condition-based monitoring, and advanced AI models.
These solutions help identify potential issues before they lead to failure and degrade mission readiness. This approach improves operational efficiency and extends the lifecycle of essential components. The many benefits of our solutions are demonstrated through improved equipment availability, reliability, and combat readiness, achieved by:
- Condition-Based Maintenance and Failure Prediction: Our SLMs analyze failure modes, maintenance narratives, and live sensor data to predict component failures. They suggest accurate WUCs for streamlined, proactive, and prescriptive maintenance operations.
- Data and Digital Environments: We transform unstructured maintenance data into actionable insights using our document-agnostic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline. By parsing through thousands of pages of technical manuals and historical logs, we extract relevant information. We present it in a format that operators can easily understand and interact with using natural language. This reduces downtime and improves reliability.
- Studies and Analysis: EdgeRunner AI supports the DoD’s Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) by using RCM failure mode predictive analytics. This enhances systems-based maintenance models through improved data quality and informed decision-making. Our AI models and detailed historical maintenance records identify high-risk components. They recommend prognostic and prescriptive actions to avoid failures and reduce equipment downtime impacts.
Looking Ahead
Thanks to our deep RCM expertise and innovative AI solutions, C5MI is the clear choice for ALM optimization. Our partnership with EdgeRunner AI keeps us ahead of the competition. We deliver the most effective and efficient maintenance solutions. When you choose C5MI, you gain access to advanced technology and a team dedicated to your success.
Contact us today to learn how we can transform your maintenance operations and drive your organization toward unparalleled operational excellence.
