Use case: Manufacturing

Secure technical data transfer and storage without exposing your program

Stellarbridge gives manufacturing teams a policy-first transfer and storage layer. CAD files, BOMs, and production data move and rest exactly where policy requires, with enforceable access controls and a defensible chain of custody.

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We know the pain of forcing FTP servers and email to handle controlled technical data.

Technical data risk surfaces without proper controls

Email attachments with controlled files No access controls. No expiration. No audit trail. Every attachment is IP exposure waiting to happen.
Uncontrolled shared drives Over-privileged access, no chain of custody, no way to prove who accessed what drawing revision and when.
Unmanaged supplier exchange Contract manufacturers, integrators, and vendors operating outside your program security boundary.
SOC 2 Type 1 Certified
CMMC-Ready Controls
CUI-Aligned Workflows
TLS 1.2+ / AES-256
Managed or Self-Hosted

The Problem

One uncontrolled file, in transit or at rest, can compromise a contract, expose IP, and fail a program audit.

Manufacturing teams need speed. But they cannot compromise on access control, traceability, and enforceable governance over every file, in transit and at rest. General-purpose tools weren't designed for CUI, granular control, or supplier accountability. Stellarbridge was.

Security is not a feature you add to a transfer or a storage bucket. It is an architectural constraint. Stellarbridge provides the controls and audit evidence to support your program requirements.

Problem 01: Large File Transfers

Manufacturers are constantly needing to store and share massive files, CAD drawings, testing data, and more. It can be a massive headache, and sometimes there are limits on the size of files and the speed at which they can be transferred.

Active Transfers

Assembly_Model_Rev4.step Delivered
2.4 GB · eng@acmemfg.com → supplier · Expires 48h · Logged
Simulation_Output_Batch9.zip In Transit
8.1 GB · Internal · TLS 1.3 · 0 of 2 downloads used
Production_Package_Q2.tar Pending Pickup
14.7 GB · cm@contractmfg.com · Expires: 6h remaining
NoSize limit
AES-256At rest
Problem 02: Secure Long-Term Storage

With the massive amounts of data that manufacturers have to handle, many times that data gets forgotten about and lies around with broad access. This leaves it susceptible to overprivileged access years down the road.

Storage: Access & Retention Policy

BOM_Assembly_Final_v2.xlsx Internal Only
Ops Team · No external sharing · Retain 5yr · Program-restricted
QC_Report_Batch47.pdf Controlled
Quality · Engineering · Retain 7yr · Audit-ready
Propulsion_Design_Rev3.step Expiring
Engineering Only · Retention end: 14 days · Custody report queued
3yrLog retention
AutoCustody reports
Problem 03: Secure Vendor Sharing & Collaboration

A significant number of data leaks in the manufacturing industry happen through vendors. Manufacturers need to be able to share files while defining exactly what those third-party vendors can do with them.

Vendor Transfer: Active Links

Drawing_Rev8_Final.dxf Active
vendor@supplier.com · Expires: 48h · 1 of 1 downloads used
Spec_Sheet_Material_A36.pdf Expiring Soon
cm@contractmfg.com · Expires: 3h · Not yet downloaded
Link expired. Access revoked Closed
File remains in storage · Custody record preserved
0External accounts
AllAccess logged

Full Capability Set

Everything needed for controlled technical data transfer and storage

From policy-enforced access to auditable custody records, Stellarbridge empowers you to govern the full lifecycle of controlled manufacturing data, in transit and at rest.

Controlled Technical Data Access

Least-privilege permissions and scoped sharing enforced at the file level, not managed as an afterthought across shared drives.

Audit-Ready Activity Logs

Immutable event capture for every file interaction, in transit and at rest. Structured for quality audits and program reviews, not just IT forensics.

Secure Supplier Collaboration

Time-bound links for contract manufacturers, integrators, and vendors. Full access logs. No account sprawl.

Plant and Field Ready

Browser-based on desktop and mobile. No client installs. Works from office to shop floor without plugins or VPN dependencies.

Integration Ready

API access to connect transfer and storage events to your existing governance processes.

Flexible Deployment

Managed or self-hosted. Retention configurable to program and regulatory data handling requirements.

Your Implementation Plan

Go live quickly with policy-first configuration

Bring operations, IT, and security stakeholders. We'll map controls to your program requirements and get you running.

01

Book a manufacturing workflow demo

Walk through transfer, storage, and access control workflows, audit trail structure, and deployment options with our team.

30 minutes
02

Review controls and architecture

We map Stellarbridge controls to your program requirements: access policy, deployment model, CMMC alignment, and audit evidence needs.

Technical + compliance review included
03

Launch your secure workflow

Tenant setup in 12–24 hours. No installs for end users. Policy-first configuration from day one.

Deploy within 24 hours

Manufacturing FAQs

Common questions, direct answers.

Start here if you're evaluating Stellarbridge for manufacturing workflows. Deeper technical and compliance documentation is available after a demo.

Yes. Stellarbridge is designed for controlled external collaboration: scoped access, expiring links, and auditable activity across both transfer and at-rest storage. External suppliers receive time-bound links with no account creation required, and every access event is logged in the same custody record as internal activity.
Yes. You can apply role-aware access policies so only approved users, teams, and external partners can access sensitive manufacturing files. Private workspaces prevent lateral access between programs and supplier relationships.
Stellarbridge captures every file interaction (upload, access, download, security changes, and deletion) with timestamps, user identity, and geo/IP metadata. Chain-of-custody reports are auto-generated on deletion or pulled on demand. Logs are retained for three years.
Yes. Self-hosted deployment is available for organizations requiring direct infrastructure control, stricter security boundary management, or specific data residency requirements. Retention policies are configurable to match program controls.
Stellarbridge supports the access control, audit, and configuration management practices that many teams map to CMMC and NIST 800-171 objectives. We don't certify compliance, but we provide the architecture, controls, and audit artifacts that support your program.
External contract manufacturers and integrators receive time-bound, expiring secure links. No Stellarbridge account required. Download limits are configurable per transfer. When links expire, access is revoked automatically and the custody record is preserved.
Stellarbridge is file-type agnostic. CAD files, DXF, STEP, IGES, PDFs, BOMs, quality records, and any other technical data format are stored and transferred under the same policy controls and audit logging. No format-specific configuration required.

Get Started

See how Stellarbridge fits your manufacturing workflow.

We'll map your current transfer, storage, and supplier collaboration process, identify control gaps, and show a practical rollout path for policy-enforced, auditable technical data handling.

Schedule a manufacturing demo

Prefer email? Reach us at contact@stellarbridge.app. Typical response within 4 hours.