# BPMI and Gecko Robotics partner to speed U.S. Navy component production with AI

Bechtel Plant Machinery (BPMI) has partnered with Gecko Robotics to implement robotic inspection systems and AI-powered platforms for manufacturing components used in U.S. Navy nuclear-powered ships. Early trials reduced forged component inspection spans by up to 90%.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-07-16
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: robotic inspection systems, AI-powered platforms, digital twins
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Bechtel Plant Machinery](https://endata.com/companies/1990.md) (partner)
- [Gecko Robotics](https://endata.com/companies/77128.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [readmagazine.com](https://readmagazine.com/industries/defence-technology/bpmi-and-gecko-robotics-team-up-to-speed-u-s-navy-component-production-with-ai-and-robotics/), 2025-07-16: "BPMI and its network of suppliers are actively integrating Gecko's robotic inspection systems and AI-powered platforms to dramatically reduce inspection timelines."

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