Security Architecture

Your IP Never Leaves the Vault. Zero Exposure Manufacturing.

A three-vault architecture keeps your design files encrypted from upload to finished part. Physical and digital keys at every node. Security that scales from commercial to classified.

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How Most Companies Share Files vs. The Assembly

The Industry Standard

  • ✗ Files emailed as attachments or shared via Dropbox links
  • ✗ No tracking once a file leaves your system
  • ✗ Files persist on supplier systems indefinitely
  • ✗ NDA is the only "protection" (good luck enforcing it)
  • ✗ Multiple copies across multiple organizations
  • ✗ No way to revoke access after the fact

The Assembly Approach

  • Files encrypted at rest and in transit between vaults
  • Complete audit trail of every access and transfer
  • Automatic file expiry and post-production purge
  • Hardware key authentication at every node
  • Single encrypted copy, never duplicated
  • Instant access revocation at any time

Three Vaults. Zero Exposure.

Each stage of the manufacturing process operates within its own security perimeter. Files move encrypted between vaults, authenticated by physical hardware keys, and are never retained outside their designated zone.

Producer Vault

Your encrypted files, under your control

Encrypted

Assembly Hub

Secure routing, no file retention

Encrypted

Production Vault

Tiered access, auto-expiry

Security That Scales to Your Needs

Not every part needs the same level of protection. Choose the tier that matches your risk profile and compliance requirements.

Tier 1: Standard

  • End-to-end encrypted file transfer
  • NDA-protected service bureaus
  • Standard audit logging
  • Post-production file deletion

Tier 2: Enhanced

  • Hardware key authentication
  • Time-limited file access windows
  • Per-file access controls
  • Real-time access monitoring

Tier 3: Restricted

  • Machine-level file streaming
  • No human file download permitted
  • Tamper-evident audit chain
  • Compliance-ready documentation

Higher tiers in development. Contact us for details.

Built for Industries Where IP Matters

When your competitive advantage lives in your design files, security isn't optional.

Aerospace & Defense

ITAR-sensitive designs, classified components, and controlled goods require the highest security tier.

Medical Devices

FDA-regulated components with strict IP protection, traceability, and validated production requirements.

Automotive OEMs

Proprietary tooling, performance parts, and pre-release designs that can't leak to competitors.

Consumer Products

Pre-launch designs, proprietary mechanisms, and brand-defining components worth protecting.

Ready to secure your manufacturing?

Talk to our team about how the three-vault architecture can protect your IP while enabling on-demand production across Canada.

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