Is your machine building operation being held back by inefficient bill of materials management? In today’s regulatory landscape, machine builders face increasing pressure to document software components comprehensively. With the Cyber Resilience Act transforming compliance requirements, traditional BOM systems no longer suffice for modern manufacturing environments.
At Noux Node, we’ve developed an innovative solution that addresses these challenges head-on. Our specialized system empowers machine builders to efficiently manage complex bills of materials while ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing production efficiency, and reducing costly errors.
Read on to discover how our revolutionary BOM management approach is helping forward-thinking machine builders transform their operations while staying ahead of emerging cybersecurity regulations.
The hidden costs of inefficient BOM management in machine building
Most machine builders don’t realize they’re losing thousands of euros monthly due to outdated bill of materials systems. In our work with manufacturing clients, we consistently see error rates between 15-25% in traditional BOM management approaches. These errors cascade throughout production, creating expensive rework loops and schedule delays that directly impact your bottom line.
Revision control issues present another significant challenge. When engineering changes happen—and they always do—outdated BOM systems create confusion about which version is current. This confusion leads to parts being ordered against outdated specifications, causing assembly delays and quality problems that damage customer relationships.
Perhaps most costly are the communication gaps between engineering, procurement, and production teams. Without a unified system, critical information gets trapped in departmental silos. Your engineers update designs, but production continues building to old specifications because information wasn’t properly communicated. These disconnects don’t just impact efficiency—they create safety and compliance risks that can have serious regulatory consequences under frameworks like the Cyber Resilience Act.
Are these hidden costs affecting your operation right now? Schedule a free BOM efficiency assessment to identify where your current system might be leaking profits. Book your assessment today.
Why traditional BOM systems fail modern machine builders
Conventional bill of materials solutions were designed for mass production of standardized products—not for the unique complexities of custom machine building. These systems assume relatively stable product definitions with infrequent changes. But as machine builders, we know our reality includes constant design evolution, custom configurations, and complex supplier relationships.
Integration limitations represent a critical failure point. Traditional BOM systems rarely connect seamlessly with modern industrial IoT platforms, leaving machine builders struggling to manually transfer data between systems. This manual effort not only wastes valuable engineering time but introduces opportunities for costly transcription errors that propagate throughout production.
Another major weakness is poor handling of multi-team collaboration. Machine building involves close coordination between electrical, mechanical, software, and procurement teams. When your BOM system can’t effectively manage these cross-functional workflows, components get missed, orders get duplicated, and accountability becomes impossible to maintain.
As manufacturing evolves toward more software-intensive machines, conventional BOM systems simply can’t adapt to tracking the complex relationships between hardware and software components—a requirement that’s becoming essential with the implementation of cyber resilience regulations for industrial equipment.
Ready to see what a purpose-built solution looks like? Request a personalized demo of our machine builder-focused BOM system.
Introducing CRA’s exclusive machine builder BOM system
We’ve developed a revolutionary approach to bill of materials management specifically engineered for the unique challenges of machine builders. Our system was built from the ground up to address the software component tracking requirements emerging from the Cyber Resilience Act while streamlining your entire BOM workflow.
Unlike generic solutions, our system understands the relationship between mechanical, electrical, and software components in modern industrial equipment. This integrated approach ensures nothing falls through the cracks when managing complex assemblies with hundreds or thousands of interrelated parts.
Real-time component tracking offers unprecedented visibility into your supply chain. Know instantly when critical parts are delayed or when software components need security updates. Our version control system maintains perfect clarity about which revision is current, eliminating confusion and ensuring all teams work from the same information.
Most importantly, our system facilitates seamless collaboration between teams. Engineers, procurement specialists, and production managers all access a single source of truth, with role-specific interfaces that show each person exactly what they need to complete their responsibilities efficiently.
Key features transforming machine building efficiency
Our system’s automated part sourcing capability continuously monitors supplier availability and pricing, alerting your team to potential supply chain disruptions before they impact production. This proactive approach has helped our clients reduce procurement delays by an average of 37%.
The visual BOM structure provides an intuitive interface that makes complex assemblies easy to understand and navigate. Engineering changes are highlighted visually, ensuring everyone can quickly identify what’s changed between revisions. This visual approach has proven especially valuable for onboarding new team members and facilitating communication with customers.
Our engineering change management workflow enforces proper review and approval processes, creating documented compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements. The system maintains a complete audit trail of who changed what and when, providing invaluable protection in case of quality investigations or regulatory audits.
Perhaps most valuable in today’s environment is our integrated software bill of materials (SBOM) tracking, which automatically documents all software components in your machines. This feature is essential for compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act and similar regulations worldwide.
Implementation success stories: ROI in action
A mid-sized packaging equipment builder implemented our system last quarter and reported a 42% reduction in BOM-related errors within the first 60 days. Their production lead times decreased by nearly three weeks as procurement delays and rework cycles were eliminated. “The system paid for itself in the first month,” their operations director reported.
Another client, specializing in custom automation systems, used our solution to transform their engineering change process. What previously took 3-5 days now completes in hours, allowing them to respond more quickly to customer requests and market opportunities. They’ve leveraged this agility to win contracts that previously would have gone to larger competitors.
Most impressively, a robotic system integrator used our BOM management solution to achieve complete documentation of all software components in their machines—a requirement from their largest customer concerned about cybersecurity. This capability helped them secure a multi-year contract worth millions of euros.
How to secure your limited access to CRA’s BOM system
We’re currently offering limited access to our specialized BOM solution for qualified machine builders. This controlled rollout ensures each implementation receives the attention required for success. The qualification process is straightforward—we’ll discuss your current challenges, evaluate potential benefits, and determine if our solution aligns with your needs.
Implementation typically takes 2-4 weeks, with minimal disruption to your ongoing operations. Our team handles data migration from existing systems and provides comprehensive training to ensure your team can immediately leverage all capabilities.
This limited access program will close once we reach capacity. To secure your spot and transform your BOM management approach before your competitors do, complete our qualification form today.
