Built a component monitoring + copilot
The idea started because sourcing components across distributors is still weirdly fragmented and manual, especially when BOMs start growing.
Current workflow:
There’s a chat interface where you can type MPN or upload BOM(keep the amount of MPN less, its still early testing) ask things like:
“Procure STM32F103C8T6”
“Find alternatives for 1N4148”
“Which supplier is safest for production?”
“Add MPU-6050 to monitoring”
“Estimate BOM cost for 100 units”
It also has an alert section for volatile components, it'll add it there if it finds a component with stock in only one supplier, or too high lead time, etc.
There's also a monitoring feature that monitors every 24 hr (I can reduce it to 6 or 3 hr later) to check changes in stocks, prices, etc.
The goal is basically: “AI procurement copilot for electronics team" It helps you take decision, but not replace workflow
Still early and rough around the edges, especially UI polish and notifications, but the core sourcing + monitoring workflow is working.
Would genuinely appreciate feedback from hardware/electronics folks:
What’s missing?
Would this actually fit into your workflow?
What would make you trust/use something like this regularly?