Nov 4, 2026

The 7 Best BOM Management Software Options for Lean Hardware Teams in 2026

Modern hardware startups can get surprisingly far on ingenuity and Google Sheets—right up until the first engineering change order derails the whole operation. Version‑confused spreadsheets, supplier prices expiring overnight, and hand‑copied part numbers conspire to slow prototypes and inflate costs. No wonder the global bill‑of‑materials (BOM) software market is projected to jump from USD 8.20 billion in 2023 to USD 25.69 billion by 2033 (12.1% CAGR). If you’re an indie maker or small engineering team, switching to a dedicated BOM platform is one of the quickest ways to reclaim bandwidth. Below you’ll find seven best BOM management software.

Aug 13, 2026

Team Takeoff in Electrical Estimating: Splitting the Work Without Splitting the Accuracy

Aug 6, 2026

The Hidden Compliance Risk in Manual Accounts Payable Workflows

Oct 27, 2026

Microsoft announces MAI Image 2.7 editing preview, with text-to-image still to come

Microsoft describes scene, text and restoration edits for MAI Image 2.7. Its Playground page promotes the new editor, but the announcement link still selects a route naming 2.6; text-to-image remains forthcoming.

Oct 26, 2026

GPT-6.1 Terra reaches the API, with tool calling reserved for Responses

OpenAI’s October 26 release accepts text and images and returns text. Its reference separates Responses tool access, reasoning settings, token limits and pricing modifiers.

Oct 19, 2026

China’s draft AI export controls cover agents and giant models — what the proposal does

China is consulting on export bans and restrictions spanning 40 technologies, including 23 AI entries. The draft could affect sensitive-data models, high-capability systems and agents, but it is not yet a final blanket ban.