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 28, 2026

Figma adds version history for generative plugins and shaders

Edits now preserve earlier versions, with agent-written change descriptions and a published-version marker. Figma says the update is rolling out this week.

Oct 26, 2026

Etsy tightens AI listing rules, with product-specific photo exceptions

Etsy’s October 22 update requires truthful product photos and human-authored functional guides while retaining disclosed seller-directed AI art. Mockups, digital downloads and custom work have specific image rules.

Oct 26, 2026

Google uses AI to reconstruct sculptors’ lost studios for “Visionaries” in Paris

A film with Prune Nourry uses archival research and generative tools to recreate workspaces. Viewers can distinguish the source record from the imagined scenes.