iMI: Inference
AI Assistant for Manufacturing
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ARLO is a manufacturing AI built for the shop floor — not a general-purpose chatbot adapted for it. Ask about G-code, feeds and speeds, CAM strategy, toolpath troubleshooting, work instructions, or anything else that comes up during a shift. Get an answer that actually fits your machine, your role, and your experience level.
iMI: Inference puts ARLO in your pocket.
COLLAB WITH ARLO
A full conversational interface for manufacturing questions. Ask follow-ups, work through setups step by step, or think out loud about a problem. Conversation history lets you save, name, and return to sessions — including picking up where you left off across multiple days (Pro).
AI TOOLS
Structured tools for the tasks you do every day: optimize G-code, generate machining strategies, draft work instructions, summarize documents, translate content, and more.
ROI CALCULATOR
Build and present the business case for new equipment or process improvements — right on the spot. Choose from four scenarios:
• CNC Machine purchase
• Cost Per Part reduction
• Downtime & OEE improvement
• Internal Tool evaluation
Fill in the form, tap Generate, and export a branded PDF proposal to share instantly.
VAULT — PRIVATE ON-DEVICE KNOWLEDGE
Load your own documents — machine manuals, tooling catalogs, post-processor documentation, shop standards — directly into ARLO's context. Vault indexes everything on-device and automatically injects relevant content into your questions. Your documents never leave the app. Available to Pro subscribers.
ZERO-TRUST MODE
For organizations handling sensitive or proprietary information. Every session is fully stateless — nothing is written to or read from disk, and all data is cleared when the app closes. Pro only.
PLANS
Free — 5 uses per day. Collab with ARLO.
Starter — $9.99/month. 300 uses, all AI Tools, Conversation History.
Pro — $19.99/month. 1,000 uses, Vault, Zero-Trust Mode.
Additional use packs available as one-time in-app purchases.
iMI: Inference is developed by Multiaxis LLC — built by people with decades in manufacturing, for the people who keep shops running.
The Power of MULTIAXIS® with the Intelligence of ARLO™
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more What's New in iMI: Inference
FitCheck & Capacity Preview
- New 3D snapshot share — one-tap polished image with the machine, your part, fixture, contact info, and date, ready to text or save to Photos
- Capacity Preview PDF page now has a built-in reference panel: machine capacity, part dimensions, fixture allowance, and workholding all on one page
- Imported 3D part and fixture geometry now drives the proposal, PDF, Vault save, and reference chips — no more form-value override
3D Preview Polish
- Dimensions readout below the canvas split into separate Part and Fixture lines, with XY clearance now visible
- "Find Fit Again" cleanly collapses the previously selected machine row and clears the 3D view for a fresh start
Under the Hood
- Centralized effective-dimensions logic — proposal, chips, callouts, and PDF now always agree
- Cleaner geometry-aware fixture clearance pipeline
Enjoying iMI? A quick App Store review helps other manufacturing pros find the app — and it's hugely appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback that helped shape this release.
1.11.0 May 9
What's New in iMI: Inference
Keyboard & Layout Fixes
- Chat input bar no longer gets clipped or hidden on iPad
- Tools tab stays anchored when you tap the text box — no more jumping up from the bottom
- Fixed brief flash when switching to Tools on iPhone
- Text box no longer gets crushed on iPhone depending on which tool is selected
Under the Hood
- Smoother keyboard transitions across Tools and Chat
- Cold-start keyboard recovery still rock solid — original fix preserved, just lighter
Thanks for the feedback that helped us track these down.
1.10.1 May 7
What's New in iMI: Inference
FitCheck Library — Parts & Fixtures
- Reusable Parts and Fixtures folders for STL and OBJ files
- Share files in from Safari, GrabCAD, or any app via the iOS share sheet
- AirDrop the folder between team devices to stay in sync
Default Fixtures Per Machine
- Curators attach a default fixture to any machine in the Configurator — reps see it auto-load in FitCheck, with descriptions and vendor links carried into the customer's PDF
Built for iPad
- FitCheck, Configurator, ROI, OEE, and PDF previews now open at iPad's larger page-size sheet — drafted on iPhone in the field, presented on iPad at the conference table
Straight from the Floor — Partner Feeds
- Methods Machine Tools joins Multiaxis as a built-in news partner
- New Settings → News Feed: add up to 4 sources, customize each
- Pause-on-scroll holds the ticker steady while you read a long feed
Send Text from Any App
- Share text from Notes, Messages, Safari, or Mail into Optimize and other iMI tools
Polish
- Wireframe-by-default 3D preview, smoother file picker, cleaner keyboard handling, Zero-Trust mode now fully clears FitCheck
Thanks for the feedback.
1.10.0 May 6
What's New in iMI: Inference
Stability & Performance:
- Long Collab conversations now stay responsive — fixed a rare issue where the app could lock up after extended sessions
- Saved sessions load much faster, with a new "Load earlier messages" option to scroll back through long conversation history
- Improved backend response times and reliability for complex multi-turn queries
- Smoother scrolling and reduced visual glitches in long chat threads
Thanks for the feedback that helped us track these down.
1.9.1 Apr 29
NEW — FitCheck: Part-to-Machine Match
Match a part to the right machine in your library and draft a customer-ready proposal in seconds. Describe the part — name, material, bounding box, weight — pick the kinematic class (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis milling, turning, or EDM), and FitCheck scores every machine in your library and ranks them by fit. Right-sized machines (70–85% envelope utilization) rank highest; over-spec'd machines fit but rank lower; under-spec'd machines tell you exactly why they don't fit.
Generate a branded proposal with ARLO that names the part, the recommended machine, why it fits, and the next-step pitch — your photo, your company logo, your shop's voice. Export as PDF, AirPrint directly, or share via email and AirDrop. Pair with iMI: Lens to capture part dimensions with LiDAR.
NEW — Configurator: Your Machine Library
The machine library editor that powers FitCheck. Add machines, set work envelopes, attach photos, and manage your fleet — all stored locally on your device, never on a server. JSON-based records support bulk-loading from spreadsheet exports. The library has no quota cost; add as many machines as you want.
IMPROVED — Lunar Desk Clock
The moon dial now stays accurately in sync at every moment a user might be looking at it: cold start, foreground return, opening the watch face, and once per second while the desk clock is on screen. The dial advances live as you watch — leave the phone on a charger overnight and you'll see the phase progress through the night. Manual calibrations are fully respected.
FIXES & POLISH
- Fixed a layout bug where the Tools tab footer could appear out of place after closing the result sheet
- Faster, more reliable cold-start sequence — the splash now waits for subscription and quota status to load before letting you tap into the app, eliminating a class of race-condition issues
- Fixed an issue where the Configurator toggle in Settings could revert to enabled after restarting the app
- The kinematics picker in FitCheck self-centers like the OEE and ROI tool selectors for consistent feel across tools
- Improved bootstrap logging for faster diagnosis of any future startup issues
1.9.0 Apr 28
- NEW — OEE Analysis tool. Instantly turn iMI: Link machine reports into AI-generated performance reviews for the shop floor or supervisors. Analyze a single report for shift insights, or compare multiple reports across machines or over time. Export reviews to a branded PDF.
- Cleaner PDFs for both OEE and ROI. Expect proper page breaks (no more orphaned headers), server and service center details in the header, and updated iMI: Inference attribution as part of the Multiaxis Intelligence suite for iOS.
- Hero definition cards on the OEE and ROI tool pages provide a clear, one-line explanation of each acronym, helping anyone new to manufacturing analytics.
- Settings → How It Works is now easier to navigate. Help sections are collapsed by default; tap to expand only the sections you need.
1.8.0 Apr 24
• Tool Categories
Customize which tools appear on the Tools tab. Optimize stays always-on; Summarize and Email are on by default; ROI, Translate, Lowercase, Encrypt, Decrypt, and Limitless are tucked under More Tools and off until you want them. Settings → Tool Categories.
• Lunar Desk Clock
An opt-in moon-phase complication inspired by A. Lange & Söhne. A tiny live moon sits next to the gear icon — tap it to open the full ARLO watch face. Rotate to landscape on iPhone or plug in to charge for a proper desk clock. Phase is calculated on-device from the synodic month; calibrate manually to match a physical watch.
• Limitless refinements
Dialects reordered: Corporate, Boston, Bro, Southern, Pirate, Shakespearean.
• Polish
Expanded How It Works with clearer, better-organized explanations of every setting and feature — including the astronomy behind the moon dial, for the curious.
1.7.0 Apr 23
• Inference now connects to the full iMI family. Tap the blue "iMI" button in the header to jump to iMI: Lens and iMI: Link.
• Tools tab now shows the amber "Zero-Trust Session Active" banner too, matching Chat. Tap the ⓘ for the disclosure.
• Background the app + reopen with ZT on — the Tools tab now fully wipes (text, results, ROI forms). Before it was only clearing Chat.
1.6.0 Apr 22
• One-tap save. Save now files your conversation to History and starts a fresh one automatically. A brief confirmation appears above the chat. Prefer the old flow or want to name each session yourself? Both are customizable under Settings, Interface.
• New Limitless voices. Rewrite your text in four new dialects: Bro, Pirate, Shakespearean, and Corporate Buzzword. Limitless now works as a rewrite tool, preserving your meaning while transforming the voice. Pro tier.
• Stability. Resolved an issue that could cause the app to stop responding when starting a conversation with Vault enabled after a long period of inactivity.
• New Diagnostic Logging. Opt-in feature under Settings, Diagnostics for sharing technical details with Multiaxis support while troubleshooting. Never records your messages, profile, or Vault content, only timings, error codes, and operational events. Off by default. Zero-Trust Mode takes precedence and automatically clears the log.
• Translate language picker now centers on your selection as you scroll, matching the action chip bar.
• Refreshed About screen highlighting the ARLO acronym: Adaptive Reasoning and Logical Operations.
• Longer Settings explanations are now collapsed by default. Tap Learn more to expand.
1.5.0 Apr 22
• Rebranded as iMI: Inference, part of the Multiaxis Intelligence product family.
• New ROI Calculator — build a manufacturing business case and generate a branded PDF proposal on the spot. Four scenarios: CNC Machine purchase, Cost Per Part reduction, Downtime & OEE improvement, and Internal Tool evaluation.
• General polish and performance improvements.
1.4.0 Apr 14
ZERO-TRUST MODE — PRO
New Pro feature for organizations handling sensitive data. When enabled, no conversation is saved to your device, your data pipeline locks after the first message, and everything clears when you close the app. A local audit log tracks session metadata — no content, ever.
Find it under Settings → Zero-Trust Mode. Full details in About → How It Works.
FIXES & POLISH
- Subscription tier now loads correctly on cold launch — no more free-tier flash on startup
- ROI Calculator scenario selector now centers the active chip, matching the Tools row behavior
1.3.0 Apr 13
- Introducing the ROI Calculator — calculate manufacturing ROI and generate a professional customer proposal with ARLO, right on the spot.
- Four scenarios: CNC Machine purchase, Cost Per Part reduction, Downtime & OEE improvement, and Internal Tool evaluation. Fill in the form, tap Generate, and export a branded PDF to share instantly.
- Also in this release: markdown tables now render natively throughout the app, multi-page PDF export, and general polish.
1.2.0 Apr 10
Vault improvements
- Image-heavy PDFs like magazines, brochures, and catalogs can now be indexed using the new Text-only extraction setting — find it in Manage Vault
- Indexing is now significantly faster and no longer freezes the UI on large documents
- Progress tracking is more accurate during indexing
Stability
- Fixed an issue where the vault would appear stuck on "Saving chunks…" when indexing certain documents
- Fixed a performance issue that caused indexing to slow dramatically on larger files
1.1.2 Apr 6
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Tools: Keyboard no longer hides your text — When editing a long document on iPhone, activating the keyboard would cover the bottom of the text area with no way to scroll it into view. This has been fixed — the text input now adjusts above the keyboard so every line stays reachable.
- Scroll-to-bottom button in Chat with ARLO — When reviewing earlier messages in a long conversation, a ↓ button now appears to instantly jump back to the latest message.
- Scroll-to-bottom button in Tools — When editing a long document, a ↓ button now appears in the text area to quickly jump to the end of your content.
1.1.1 Apr 1
Chat with ARLO
- Your profile photo now appears next to your messages in chat. Set it in Settings > Edit Profile for a more personal experience — great for screen recordings and demos.
- ARLO's avatar now shows the ArloInference logo across all messages and the typing indicator.
- Save and Clear buttons are now bold filled capsules — blue for Save, red for Clear.
- The copy button on ARLO replies is now blue and moved to the left, away from Clear to prevent accidental taps.
- A scroll-to-bottom arrow now appears when you've scrolled up in a long conversation.
- If you switch apps while ARLO is processing, the request automatically retries when you return instead of showing an error.
Profile
- Add a personal profile photo in Settings > Edit Profile.
- A full-screen crop tool lets you pinch to zoom and drag to reposition before saving.
- Your photo appears in the Settings profile row once set.
Tools Tab
- The news feed now hides on iPhone when you tap the text box, giving more room to type.
- The Done button in the keyboard toolbar is now a filled blue capsule — easy to spot after pasting.
- Pasting text over 10,000 characters now shows a clear message instead of a generic error.
- The news feed now times out quickly on slow connections and shows a tap-to-retry message instead of a long spinner.
Vault (Pro)
- All documents that matched your query now appear as a ranked strip of badges below ARLO's reply — each shows a relevance score and is tappable to open the source.
- An orange dot on the folder icon indicates new documents are waiting to be indexed.
- Switching back to Chat after adding a document in Tools now shows a re-index banner automatically.
- New Auto Index Vault setting in Settings — when on, re-indexing runs automatically when new files are detected.
- New Max Matching Documents control in the Vault settings sheet — set how many results appear per reply (1–5, default 3).
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed an issue where using the keyboard to send a message while Hands-Free mode was active could cause an error.
- Fixed an issue where the app could lock up when sending very long conversations.
- Fixed an issue where the text box required switching tabs to restore focus after swiping down to dismiss the keyboard.
- Fixed a layout issue where the Tools screen could shift behind the navigation bar after returning from another app.
- Improved image search in Collab — follow-up questions like "what does it look like?" now correctly resolve to the subject being discussed rather than returning unrelated results.
1.1.0 Mar 28
Bug fixes and improvements including a fix for a false "No Network Connection" error when returning to the app mid-query, Hands-Free mode now correctly turns off when Read Arlo's Responses is disabled, a Stop button to cancel requests in progress, and image search previews now open correctly on first tap.
1.0.2 Mar 23
Subscriptions now available - Starter and Pro plans unlock full tool access and increased monthly usage.
Pro: Vault now supports saving Optimization and Summarize results directly to your personal knowledge base with one tap.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.0.1 Mar 20
What's New in iMI: Inference
FitCheck & Capacity Preview
- New 3D snapshot share — one-tap polished image with the machine, your part, fixture, contact info, and date, ready to text or save to Photos
- Capacity Preview PDF page now has a built-in reference panel: machine capacity, part dimensions, fixture allowance, and workholding all on one page
- Imported 3D part and fixture geometry now drives the proposal, PDF, Vault save, and reference chips — no more form-value override
3D Preview Polish
- Dimensions readout below the canvas split into separate Part and Fixture lines, with XY clearance now visible
- "Find Fit Again" cleanly collapses the previously selected machine row and clears the 3D view for a fresh start
Under the Hood
- Centralized effective-dimensions logic — proposal, chips, callouts, and PDF now always agree
- Cleaner geometry-aware fixture clearance pipeline
Enjoying iMI? A quick App Store review helps other manufacturing pros find the app — and it's hugely appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback that helped shape this release.
more Version 1.11.0 May 9
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