Get the definitive cost
for manufactured parts
precisely and instantly.
Should‑Cost is what a part truly costs to make based on bottom up calculation of materials, labor, and processes. It does not refer supplier quotes.
In industries operating at 8–12% gross margins, a 5% reduction in direct cost can increase profit by 40–60%
We're building a fully autonomous, glass-box cost engine for global manufacturers.
Platform Components
Apex Cost
The intelligent cost engineering engine that consumes golden records and runs deterministic models to produce transparent should‑costs with AI‑augmented guidance.
Data Ingestion
Upload 2D Drawings, 3D Models or directly input measured values from torn down parts.
Process model library
Inbuilt cost models cover all mechanical, electrical, electronics, electro-mechanical components, their logistics, overheads and all other aspects of a typical manufacturing value chain. Each model is configurable, region‑aware, and fully editable.
Transparent bottom-up cost engine
Bottom‑up calculations: material & yield, scrap, tool life, cycle time, machine hour rate, labor hour rate, setup allocation, packaging, logistics, and tariffs. Every equation visible.
AI suggestion layer
Embedded advisor suggests wall thickness optimization, material substitution, tolerance relaxation, cavity strategy, best‑cost geography. ML models predict cost elasticity and identify high‑cost features.
Autonomous AI agents
Agents map BOMs from drawings, populate models, run sensitivity analyses, generate negotiation fact packs, and benchmark against trade signals – making expert cost engineering accessible to all.
Fact packs & negotiation
Outputs include transparent cost breakdowns, supplier‑ready summaries, sensitivity charts, risk maps, and full traceability. Every assumption can be defended.
Built for Electronics Complexity
- ✕ Multi‑level BOM explosion
- âś• Rapid component price volatility
- ✕ Child‑part substitution risk
- âś• Supply chain geo shifts
- âś• PCB yield variability
- ✓ Electronic child‑part rate intelligence
- âś“ PCB fabrication & assembly modeling
- âś“ Component lifecycle tracking
- âś“ Trade signal integration
- âś“ Cost elasticity modeling
Electronics is not an add‑on. It is core to the platform.
Apex Data
Apex Data is a live industrial intelligence engine that ingests, cleans, and structures data of two types.
Traditional cost tools rely on static data, leading to outdated assumptions and models disconnected from real market conditions.
Apex Data delivers real‑time, geo‑indexed updates on materials, labor, freight, and trade signals.
The result: dynamic cost models that stay accurate, responsive, and aligned with global market changes.
Apex continuously acquires and normalises data from trusted global sources – exchanges, government portals, industry associations – so you don't have to.
Apex connects directly to your existing systems – no manual exports. All data remains private and secure; only you have access.
Medallion pipeline
Raw → trusted in three steps
raw ingestion
cleaned & matched
trusted golden records
Manufacturing‑aware
machine rates, tool life, yield, energy, logistics, labor
Region & time‑stamped
geo‑indexed, timestamped, currency‑converted, no averages
Validation & filtering
triangulation, outlier detection, volatility smoothing, alerts
How Apex Is Different
Every equation is visible. Material yield, tool life, machine rate, labor allocation - fully transparent and editable.
Cost models are continuously updated with geo‑indexed commodity, labor, freight, and trade signals.
Upload a drawing. The system extracts parameters, populates models, runs sensitivity analysis, and generates negotiation fact packs automatically.
So you can …
Measure cost in real time.
Control it. Reduce it.
In industries operating at 8–12% gross margins, a 5% reduction in direct cost can increase profit by 40–60%
Master market volatility
Track commodity indices, freight rates, and tariff changes in real time. Know exactly how macro shifts impact your spend – and negotiate with confidence.
Design to cost from day one
See the cost impact of wall thickness, tolerance, material choice, and process decisions instantly – while the model is still in CAD.
Validate business cases early
Run what‑if scenarios on volume, geography, and specifications before committing. Ensure target margins are achievable at concept stage.
Benchmark with precision
Compare supplier quotes against should‑cost models built from your own data. Identify outliers and understand the gap – feature by feature.
Identify value opportunities systematically
Apex Cost highlights dominant cost drivers and suggests alternatives – material, process, or sourcing changes – with estimated savings.
Arm your team with fact packs
Generate supplier‑ready breakdowns that show exactly where costs come from. Move from price‑taking to fact‑based negotiation.
Industries we serve
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