APQP PPAP FMEA Software - AQuA Pro

AQuA Pro Software

AQuA Pro is user-friendly software that integrates FMEA into APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and connects to Process Flow and Control Plan. It simplifies and documents the product development process while complying with industry standards.

Introduction to AQuA Pro

A web-based database management application, it assists in creating, maintaining, analyzing, and organizing your documents. This tool helps you develop your documents step-by-step for the APQP process. It was first introduced in 1985 and has continually evolved. Today, you can customize it to fit your preferred format. It serves as a valuable tool in optimizing your processes.

The APQP process helps you develop your documents from design to manufacturing. You will work with the Part of Families and V-model, enabling you to reuse process information, identify functions & requirements, and analyze Failure-Cause-Effect relationship in the BOM (Bill of Material).

AQuA Pro software is compliant with the following standards:

AIAG VDA 1^st Edition
AIAG FMEA 4^th Edition
PPAP 4^th Edition
IATF 16949
Aerospace AS9145 & AS13004
ISO 13485
SAE J1739

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How AI can revolutionize FMEA Development

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Chad Kymal, Antony John

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Implementing Linked DFMEAs, and FTAs with EwQIMS

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Innovating on the FMEA with Artificial Intelligence

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Chad Kymal, Antony John

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SAE/OMNEX Webinar: Software Solutions for Integrated FMEA, Problem Solving, and MSA

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Antony John

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Ford made it official - Ford CSR Update Automotive Suppliers should use FMEA Software

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Chad Kymal, Antony John, Gregory Gruska, Nikhil Unnikrishnan

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AIAG-VDA PFMEA

With One Of The Writers Of The AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook

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Mary Rowzee

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Develop AIAG & VDA FMEAs with 50% Effort

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Mary Rowzee

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From Drudgery to the Effective Use of Design and Process FMEAs

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Dave Watkins

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Whitepapers

The AIAG-VDA FMEA Process and Approach

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Case Studies

Shift-Left – Integrating Product Risks in New Product Development using FMEA

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APQP/PPAP Documentation Solution for a Leading Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

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Digital Transformation of Enterprise Quality Management Solution for a Leading Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

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Digitalization of FMEA, Control Plan, and other APQP/PPAP Documents Using EwQIMS – Enterprise FMEA Solution

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Features and Benefits (APQP PPAP FMEA Software - AQuA Pro)

Automate APQP, PPAP, FAI Development

Links Block/Boundary diagram, P-Diagram, Interface function matrix, DFMEA, DRBFM, and Test Plans/DVP&R by Product Families.
Links Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Work Instructions by Product and Process Families.
Multi-point Failure FMEA, FMEDA, FTA

Design & Process re-use

Establish Product Family Trees and efficiently reuse information to shorten product development lead times.

Linkages

System Design/Subsystem Design/Component FMEAs
Design FMEA to Process FMEA
FMEA to APQP Project Plans
Problem Solving to FMEA
MSA, Program Management, and Problem Solving
FMEDA, FTA, DFMEA Linked.
Linked with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO 21434)

Business Intelligence

A fully integrated solution with a Business Intelligence platform that provides various visual analysis, reporting, and reliability studies.

Document Control

Maintain controlled documents of APQP/FAI/PPAP with its current revision status and configurable approvals.

Customer Formats

90% reduction in delivering customer documents in prescribed formats, with ease.

Concept to Delivery

Consistent, accurate, and repeatable product development processes linked to manufacturing for APQP, FMEA, and PPAP.

Why Customers Trust AQuA Pro as Their APQP, PPAP & FMEA Solution

AQuA Pro is a complete quality planning platform trusted by product development and quality teams worldwide. Customers switch to AQuA Pro when spreadsheets and disconnected tools stall their launch schedules. They choose us because we help them streamline APQP workflows, automate PPAP deliverables, and manage risk proactively through integrated FMEA processes.

Move Beyond Manual Spreadsheets with an Intelligent Quality Planning Platform

Most teams begin with separate documents for DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP checklists.
AQuA Pro replaces those with a single, cloud-based application built for accuracy, consistency, and full traceability. Say goodbye to version confusion and compliance gaps.

Scalable APQP & PPAP System for Global Product Launches

Whether you are coordinating one product family or dozens of suppliers around the world, AQuA Pro adapts to your complexity.
Our platform gives you a centralized view of APQP milestones, PFMEA status, and PPAP readiness alongside real-time dashboards that speed up decision making.

Always Audit-Ready and Standards-Compliant

AQuA Pro automates every stage of your quality planning lifecycle, from FMEA development through PPAP submission.
Built-in templates aligned with AIAG-VDA, AIAG FMEA, IATF 16949, AS9145, ISO 13485, and SAE J1739 ensure you meet customer and regulatory requirements without last-minute scrambling.

Support from Experts Who Understand Quality Engineering

Our team delivers more than technical assistance.
AQuA Pro is backed by seasoned quality engineers and FMEA specialists who know the ins and outs of DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP.
We help you configure processes, interpret risk analyses, and optimize your entire quality ecosystem.

Use Cases & Industry Applications

Automotive PPAP Acceleration Tier-1 suppliers consolidate DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans and AS 9102 deliverables in AQuA Pro to automate PPAP documentation and cut lead times by up to 90%.
Semiconductor Risk Integration Global semiconductor teams embed AQuA Pro’s real-time risk detection to reduce scrap, unify risk data across multiple sites and accelerate corrective actions.
Aerospace APQP Compliance Aerospace OEMs manage APQP and PPAP processes in compliance with AS 9145 and AS 13004 standards using AQuA Pro’s integrated toolset for precise risk management and documentation control.
Medical Device ISO 13485 Readiness Medical device manufacturers maintain ISO 13485 compliance by digitally managing PFMEA, control plans and PPAP documentation within AQuA Pro’s web-based platform.

Seamless ERP/PLM/MES Integrations AQuA Pro’s REST APIs enable bidirectional communication with ERP, PLM and MES systems so CAD/BOM updates and critical quality characteristics sync instantly for Industry 4.0 initiatives.
End-to-End Document Control & Audit Readiness Maintain all APQP, FAI and PPAP records with full revision tracking, configurable approval workflows and electronic signatures—keeping you audit-ready at all times.
Design & Process Reusability Leverage product family trees to reuse validated design and process information across new models or production lines, accelerating development and preserving best practices.
Real-Time Business Intelligence & Reporting Built-in BI dashboards and heat maps surface KPIs, trend analyses and reliability studies so managers can monitor quality performance and drive data-driven improvements.

What Success Looks Like with AQuA Pro

With the right APQP, PPAP and FMEA software, success isn’t just measurable, it’s transformative. Experience faster product launches, fewer quality surprises and audit-ready compliance—all driven by a single, integrated quality planning system. AQuA Pro turns complex processes into clear, repeatable workflows.

Complete Control Over Your APQP Process
Automate every APQP milestone—block diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans—within one platform. AQuA Pro’s end-to-end coordination ensures no step or dependency is ever overlooked.
Accelerated PPAP Lead Times
Cut approval cycles by up to 90% thanks to centralized templates and smart reuse of design and process libraries. Generate AS 9102 First Article Forms, dimensional and material reports in seconds, not days.
Unified FMEA and Risk Management
Link design and process FMEAs with live risk scoring and integrated corrective-action workflows. Any process change triggers an instant PFMEA review and automatic update of related control plans.
Centralized Data and Instant Reporting
Say goodbye to scattered files and manual consolidations. All APQP, FMEA and PPAP data lives in one repository, ready for on-demand reliability studies, BI dashboards and audit-ready reports.
Live Dashboards for Real-Time Visibility
Monitor risk priorities, APQP maturity gates and PPAP status at a glance. Interactive dashboards highlight bottlenecks and help leaders allocate resources before small issues become big problems.
Built-In Controls for Standards Compliance
From AIAG-VDA FMEA templates to IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 workflows, AQuA Pro’s version control, audit trails and e-signatures keep you ready for customer and regulatory audits—no last-minute scrambling required.
Expert Support That Speaks Your Language
Our team combines software expertise with decades of quality engineering and FMEA experience. From configuration to advanced risk analysis, we partner with you to close the loop on nonconformances and drive continuous improvement.

Cut PPAP Lead Times with AQuA Pro – the Best FMEA Software Solution

Simplify PPAP documentation

With AQuA Pro, the best FMEA software for automating DFMEA, DVPR/Test Plans, Process Flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, Dimensional Results, and AS 9102 First Article Forms, all from a centralized system.

Stay audit-ready and compliant

Use built-in templates aligned with AIAG 4th Edition, AIAG-VDA 1st Edition, SAE J1739, ISO 13485, and AS9145 standards.

Accelerate product launches

Reduce PPAP lead times by up to 70% through smart reuse of design and process libraries within the AQuA Pro software.

Enhance control and visibility

With a full audit trail, automatic e-signatures, and real-time action dashboards.

Manage risk proactively

Every process change prompts an instant PFMEA review and automatic updates to linked Control Plans using the integrated FMEA and Control Plan software features.

Cut engineering effort

Boost quality consistency with a fully connected FMEA software tool optimized for manufacturing excellence.

FAQs

What is AQuA Pro software?

AQuA Pro is an integrated, web-based database management application designed for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). It helps automate and document the product development process while complying with industry standards.

Does AQuA Pro support end-to-end product development processes?

AQuA helps automate documents for the product development process while ensuring compliance with industry standards. AQuA Pro provides you with consistent, accurate, and repeatable product development processes linked to manufacturing. It integrates APQP, FMEA, and PPAP, making the transition from concept to delivery while upholding quality standards more seamless.

Can AQuA Pro facilitate delivering customer documents in prescribed formats?

AQuA Pro supports multiple customer formats and standard formats including AIAG 4th Edition, AIAG VDA 1st Edition, and SAE J1739.

Does AQuA Pro provide business intelligence capabilities?

Yes, AQuA Pro offers a fully integrated solution with a Business Intelligence platform. This platform provides visual analysis and reporting, allowing organizations to gain valuable insights from their APQP, FMEA, and PPAP data.

What is PPAP, and how does AQuA Pro assist with it?

PPAP ensures that suppliers meet the required quality standards for delivering parts. AQuA Pro supports PPAP development by automating the creation and maintenance of documentation, streamling the approval process, and maintaining revision control. In addition to DFMEA, DVP&R, Process Flows, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP documents include Dimensional results, Material Results, and Performance Test Results. AQuA Pro also includes FAI Forms like AS 9102 Form1, AS 9102 Form2, and AS 9102 Form 3.

How does AQuA Pro ensure a consistent product development process?

AQuA Pro links all the related Design and Process Documents, ensuring consistency between them. AQuA Pro can reuse Design and Process information across Family, Sub-Families, and Parts/components. AQuA Pro supports Single Point Fault (SPF) and Multipoint Fault (MPF) for Mechatronics Products.

How does AQuA Pro integrate with APQP and Problem Solving?

AQuA Pro integrates with the NPD/APQP Platform, allowing all APQP deliverables to be managed and tracked with resources and time. FMEA and Problem Solving (8D) have bi-directional linkages, and there are additional linkages like MSA, Functional Safety, Requirements Management, FTA, and more.

Enterprise FMEA Software (Includes Ford CSR)

Creates, maintains, analyzes, and organises APQP, PPAP, and other product realization documentation.

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Multipoint FMEA Software

World's first FMEA Software with multipoint features integrated with Functional Safety, FMEDA, and FTA.

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AIAG VDA FMEA Software (Includes Ford CSR)

Analyze failures and mitigate risks in the process and design of FMEA phases.

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Who We Work With

100,000+ globally has embraced Digitalization of Quality

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