What HighQA does

HighQA is a vertical SaaS company that provides manufacturing quality management software for regulated discrete manufacturers and OEMs. Its platform connects original 2D drawings and 3D CAD models through inspection planning, in-process data collection, defect management, and reporting (FAI, PPAP/APQP), with a separate supplier-facing module for collaborative quality data exchange. The company targets aerospace and defense, medical devices, automotive, and energy manufacturers — segments where compliance requirements (AS9100, IATF 16949, FDA, CMMC 2.0, ITAR) and engineering documentation rigor create demand for structured digital quality workflows.

The core products are IM/360 CORE for internal quality management and 360 HUB for supplier quality management, supported by modular features including AI/OCR-powered GD&T and PMI extraction, automatic 2D and 3D ballooning, 3D Model-Based Definition integration across 20+ CAD formats (CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, JT, Parasolid), SPC monitoring, CMM and gage data collection via AMDI, NCR management, digital signatures, and Analytics Central BI. The proprietary ML and OCR engine was migrated from on-premises to AWS in 2026 in partnership with Commit, preserving SOC 2 and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance, with PreVeil providing FedRAMP High encrypted CUI handling on AWS GovCloud. Integrations span ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite via HQA Connect), CMM equipment, and PolyWorks.

HighQA sells primarily through enterprise field sales with inside-sales support for mid-market accounts and a channel partner program for broader reach. Pricing is quote-based on annual or multi-year subscription contracts, with separate professional services for implementation and training. The customer base is a mix of small and mid-market precision manufacturers (J&J Machine, Hill Manufacturing, HyPro, JD Machine, Chick Machine) and larger enterprise accounts (DENSO, NOV Rig Systems), giving the company a diversified revenue profile but a still-limited top-of-funnel given a headcount band of 11–50 and disclosed funding of roughly $4.55M across three rounds since 2018.

Name

HighQA

Legal name

High QA, Inc.

Website

https://highqa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HighQA provides AI-driven manufacturing quality management software (IM/360 CORE and 360 HUB) that connects 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to inspection planning, CMM data collection, and supplier quality for aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and energy manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Quality Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

Keywords

• Manufacturing quality management
• Quality inspection software
• GD&T extraction software
• Supplier quality management
• First article inspection software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hazlet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Digital software subscriptions providing access to IM/360 CORE and 360 HUB platforms for manufacturing quality management. Delivered digitally with immediate access upon order approval and activation.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, training, and custom development services. Includes onboarding support, configuration assistance, and workflow mapping. Custom development work is non-refundable once delivered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HighQA sells a cloud-ready manufacturing quality management software platform built around two core products—IM/360 CORE for internal quality management and 360 HUB for supplier quality management—using AI/OCR to automate GD&T and PMI extraction, 2D and 3D ballooning, inspection planning, CMM data import, and FAI/PPAP report generation. The platform integrates with major ERP systems, CMM equipment, and PolyWorks, and is offered as subscription software with separately priced implementation and training services.

Product overview

HighQA offers a unified manufacturing quality management platform comprising two core products: IM/360 CORE (internal quality management) and 360 HUB (supplier quality management). These are supported by a modular feature set including GD&T & PMI extraction, automatic 2D/3D ballooning with OCR technology, 3D-MBD integration for CAD model processing, SPC monitoring, CMM data collection with automatic import, NCR management, and comprehensive reporting (FAI, PPAP/APQP). The platform connects design requirements (2D drawings and 3D models) to inspection planning, execution, and quality reporting through connectors for ERP systems (via HQA Connect), CMM equipment, and PolyWorks. The platform operates as a database-driven system with real-time data capabilities, serving aerospace/defense, medical, energy, and automotive industries with compliance support for CMMC, ITAR, and ISO/AS standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IM / 360 CORE: Internal Quality Management software platform for inspection planning, data collection, and reporting.
• 360 HUB

Products and services

• IM/360 CORE Internal Quality Management software platform for manufacturers and OEMs that provides GD&T and PMI extraction, 2D and 3D ballooning, inspection planning, CMM data collection, SPC monitoring, NCR management, and FAI/PPAP reporting. Built for aerospace & defense, medical device, automotive, and energy manufacturers.
• 360 HUB Supplier Quality Management platform that connects internal quality processes to external suppliers, enabling automated data exchange, part measurement sharing, and supplier FAI/PPAP submissions for manufacturers and OEMs.
• HQA Connect (ERP Integration) ERP integration framework with off-the-shelf connectors that enables seamless data exchange between HighQA's quality management platform and enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite.
• High QA CMM Integration Native integration connector that links coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) directly to HighQA's quality management platform for streamlined inspection data exchange.
• High QA PolyWorks Integration Integration connector that links HighQA's inspection planning with PolyWorks inspection software for CMM-driven inspection workflows and Model-Based Enterprise strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in inspection planning time (from hours to minutes)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• CommitcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 June 2026Commit partnered with High QA to migrate its on-premises machine learning and OCR engine to AWS cloud infrastructure in 60 days. The migration maintained performance standards and compliance certifications including SOC 2 and CMMC 2.0, enabling High QA to serve its global customer base from a distributed cloud environment.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 21 June 2026High QA migrated to AWS cloud infrastructure for its ML and OCR engine. AWS GovCloud and FedRAMP High infrastructure supports defense and regulated industry customers with CMMC compliance requirements.
• PreVeilcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreVeil provides end-to-end encrypted storage for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling. High QA's secure CUI enclave uses PreVeil for encrypted file transfer and storage, with data retained for maximum 90 days unless otherwise required.
• AtlassiansupportTechnology or IntegrationHigh QA uses Atlassian Jira Service Management for its customer support portal (HighQA Resources Portal), including Knowledge Base, Academy for certifications, Release Notes, and support ticket management.
• PolyWorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh QA integrates with PolyWorks for CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) data collection and inspection workflows. The integration is featured in case studies with automotive customers implementing Model-Based Enterprise strategies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (ETQ Quality): Hexagon combines metrology hardware, QMS (via ETQ acquisition), and manufacturing software. Direct overlap with HighQA in quality management, FAI/PPAP, and inspection planning for aerospace and automotive manufacturers, with significantly broader portfolio.
• Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar): Siemens Opcenter Quality / Execution competes directly in QMS and MES for discrete manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. Targets similar regulated enterprise accounts as HighQA with bundled PLM/MES offerings.
• Dassault Systèmes DELMIA / ENOVIA: Dassault's DELMIA and ENOVIA offer manufacturing execution and quality management tightly integrated with CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE. Competes with HighQA's 3D-MBD and GD&T extraction in aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment OEMs.
• PTC Windchill+ Quality: PTC's Windchill PLM paired with its Quality module offers GD&T-centric inspection planning. Direct overlap with HighQA in regulated discrete manufacturing, with broader PLM integration story.
• Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage: Autodesk's Fusion 360 Manage (formerly Fusion Lifecycle) provides PLM-quality workflows for manufacturing, with lighter discrete manufacturing QMS focus. Competes for SMB and mid-market manufacturing accounts adjacent to HighQA.

Direct peers

• MasterControl: MasterControl provides QMS software for regulated industries, with strength in life sciences and medical devices — overlapping with HighQA's medical device manufacturing vertical. Competes on document control, training, and quality workflows.
• InnovMetric PolyWorks: PolyWorks is a 3D metrology software platform widely used in CMM-driven inspection workflows and is a HighQA integration partner. While not a direct QMS, it competes for budget and workflow ownership in inspection planning.
• Mitutoyo MeasurLink: Mitutoyo's MeasurLink is a real-time SPC and quality data management platform tightly coupled with metrology hardware. Direct overlap with HighQA's SPC and CMM data collection capabilities in aerospace and automotive quality workflows.

Regional players

• Veeva Vault Quality: Veeva's Vault Quality serves life sciences and medical device manufacturers — a vertical overlap with HighQA's medical device segment. Competes on regulated QMS, with stronger life sciences depth but weaker discrete manufacturing reach.

Emerging players

• Stratasys / Origin Quality (3D Printing QA): Adjacent quality management in additive manufacturing, with overlap to HighQA's inspection and dimensional quality domain but a distinct technology base. Less direct competition but adjacent tooling for emerging QA workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCq_NVkm_82X5n5lAK31fBrA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highqa

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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