When manufacturers say they want AI that actually adds value, Galorath’s SEERai platform may be what they have in mind. The Los Angeles–based provider of AI-powered operational intelligence just snagged a Gold win at the 2025 Merit Awards for Technology in the “Best Use of AI in Manufacturing” category—recognition that highlights the growing demand for transparent, explainable AI in high-stakes industries.
AI That Knows the Numbers
Unlike many generative AI tools that spin up unverified outputs from opaque data, SEERai was designed for the world of cost, schedule, and risk estimation—domains where every decimal matters. The platform connects directly to trusted operational data through Galorath’s proprietary Instant Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Instant RAG™) technology, which allows users to extract and reason over verified project data instead of relying on guesswork.
In plain terms: SEERai isn’t here to “hallucinate.” It’s here to calculate.
Built for high-accountability sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, and defense, SEERai delivers audit-ready, traceable insights that can be used for everything from proposal development to long-term strategic planning. It integrates seamlessly with the established SEER® suite of estimation tools or functions as a stand-alone solution, helping companies accelerate quoting, standardize cost estimation, and minimize risk exposure—all while maintaining strict data governance.
A Smarter Way to Estimate
“Being recognized by the Merit Awards for ‘Best Use of AI in Manufacturing’ reflects SEERai’s impact in helping manufacturers address cost overruns, material and labor constraints, and process alignment,” said Charles Orlando, Chief Strategy Officer at Galorath. “By integrating design-to-cost workflows, AI-supported labor and material modeling, and traceable logic, SEERai helps teams quote faster, plan smarter, and deliver projects with greater confidence and sustainability outcomes.”
This recognition arrives at a pivotal time for the manufacturing sector, which faces mounting pressure to balance digital transformation with auditability and compliance. AI-driven estimation tools like SEERai are proving critical as manufacturers confront rising material costs, global supply chain uncertainty, and the increasing demand for sustainable production strategies.
Merit Awards: Spotlighting AI’s Real-World Impact
The Merit Awards for Technology celebrate innovations pushing industries forward—from cybersecurity and fintech to smart cities and AI. This year’s winners represent a cross-section of the technologies defining digital transformation in 2025. SEERai stood out for its agentic AI architecture—a framework that enables autonomous reasoning within verified data boundaries—and for applying AI to one of the toughest problems in industrial operations: forecasting with confidence.
Marie Zander, Executive Director of the Merit Awards, noted, “Each of our winners demonstrates leadership, creativity, and impact, setting new standards for excellence in technology. We are proud to recognize their achievements.”
Context: The Rise of “Explainable AI” in Industry
Galorath’s win underscores a broader shift in how enterprises adopt AI. In fields like manufacturing, aerospace, and defense, “black box” models simply won’t fly. Regulatory pressure, customer scrutiny, and the financial stakes of errors demand transparent, auditable, and data-secure systems.
While Big Tech players like IBM and Siemens have introduced their own AI manufacturing solutions, Galorath’s approach differentiates itself through domain-specific intelligence—AI that understands the physics, cost structures, and workflows of production, not just the text around them.
In a market where explainability is currency, SEERai’s Instant RAG framework gives it an edge, offering a blueprint for how AI can be both powerful and provable.
The Road Ahead
As manufacturers race to integrate AI across their operations, tools like SEERai are setting a precedent for trustworthy automation. Galorath’s blend of agentic reasoning, secure data pipelines, and decades of cost-modeling expertise positions it at the intersection of AI ethics, industrial efficiency, and strategic planning.
The Merit Award adds a layer of validation that may resonate with organizations still wary of handing sensitive operational data to generative AI platforms. In a sector where margins are tight and compliance is non-negotiable, SEERai’s win isn’t just a trophy—it’s a signal that auditable AI is the future of manufacturing intelligence.
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