About Bill of Materials (BOM) & Hardware Cost Studio
Essential engineering financial studio for hardware developers, PCB designers, makers, and electronics manufacturers. Calculate total unit Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), amortize one-time tooling molds and stencils, determine suggested retail MSRP based on target gross margins, and export clean CSV BOMs.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Line-item component table with designators, descriptions, categories, and extended costs
- SMT assembly pick-and-place and one-time NRE tooling/mold amortization modeling
- Interactive gross margin slider with automatic wholesale/retail MSRP calculations
- One-click CSV BOM file export with production volume financial summaries
How to Use Bill of Materials (BOM) & Hardware Cost Studio
Add Components
Add silicon ICs, passives, connectors, and enclosure parts with unit pricing.
Enter Volume & NRE
Specify batch manufacturing quantity, SMT assembly cost, and one-time tooling costs.
Analyze Profitability
Set your target gross margin and export the sanitized CSV Bill of Materials.
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100% sovereign client-side calculation. Proprietary hardware designs and part pricing remain securely on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NRE in hardware manufacturing?
Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) refers to one-time upfront costs for tooling, injection molds, SMT solder stencils, and regulatory testing (FCC/CE) that are amortized over the production batch volume.
How does target margin determine MSRP?
The formula is: MSRP = Total Unit COGS / (1 - Target Gross Margin). For example, a $20 COGS with a 50% target gross margin yields a suggested retail price of $40.