InnoFactory Launches Latest Version of ASTRA on July 11
InnoFactory, Inc., a leading provider of manufacturing and engineering collaboration software, has officially released the latest version of its flagship platform, ASTRA. This upgraded version reflects the real-world needs of frontline professionals and IT departments, offering enhanced features such as AI-powered document summarization, folder-based permission management through Secure Vault, and organizational chart integration.
From AI-Powered Summarization to Enhanced Security and Organizational Integration—ASTRA’s Evolution as a Collaboration Platform
Since its initial launch, ASTRA has rapidly expanded its footprint across various industries—including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and engineering—by providing a collaboration environment tailored to design documentation, customizable workflow automation, and centralized control over document histories and permissions. With this new release, InnoFactory aims to evolve ASTRA from a drawing/document management platform for manufacturing into a full-fledged enterprise content and process management solution across broader industries.
Bongchun Yoo, CEO of InnoFactory, stated: “The new version of ASTRA significantly enhances core, practical features such as AI-based document summarization, policy-driven file security, and organizational integration. Our vision is to provide an enterprise work infrastructure where companies can manage technical documents and workflows within a single platform—achieving both digital transformation (DX) and AI transformation (AX).”
Key Features of the New Version
- AI-Based Document Summarization
- Automatically summarizes uploaded documents to improve review efficiency and support faster decision-making
- Major Enhancements to ASTRA Secure Vault Securit
- Provides a drive-mounted installer for seamless use like a file serve
- Enables intuitive, folder-level access control (replacing the previous role-based permission model)
- Introduces a recycle bin function to improve data recovery and protectio
- Integration with Organizational Charts (For On-Premise Environments
- Easily connects to internal HR systems to support collaboration and access control based on organizational structure
Real-World Use Cases
- Aerospace Design Firm: Uses ASTRA MetaFlow to configure complex conditional and parallel approval workflows
- Automotive Parts Manufacturer: Enables stable collaboration on large-scale documents among hundreds of users with complete access log
- Medical Device Company: Shares drawings and documents securely with partners without separate installations; updates reflected in real time
About InnoFactory, Inc.
InnoFactory, Inc. is the official domestic reseller of PTC PLM and a specialized software company leading digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Leveraging advanced technologies such as PLM, PDM, IoT, AI, and VR, InnoFactory addresses the complex approval and integration processes and document management needs of manufacturers
ASTRA, InnoFactory’s proprietary software, was born out of decades of on-site industry experience. It is an enterprise content management (ECM) platform optimized for the field—not just a simple centralized documentation tool. ASTRA offers integrated capabilities, including:
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ASTRA MetaFlow: Automates complex approval workflows using a low-code interface
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ASTRA SecureVault: Ensures policy-driven file security with Windows Explorer integration and full audit loggin
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ASTRA PDM: Provides systematic version and revision control for CAD drawings and technical documents—without needing direct CAD integration
All of these features are integrated within a single platform, enabling seamless operation of documents, workflows, permissions, and history while reinforcing a clear knowledge structure and accountability system within the organization