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Makersite

AI-powered product lifecycle intelligence and sustainability analysis

AI platform that builds digital twins of manufactured products by standardizing Bill of Materials (BOM) data and enriching it with 150+ external data sources to calculate environmental impact, cost, and compliance risk. Integrates with PLM, ERP, and CAD systems to embed sustainability insights into product design workflows.

€88M (€18M Series A, €60M Series B) raisedGrowth Stage
Founded 2018 · 5+ enterprise customers including Microsoft, Daikin, Cummins, Barco, Schneider Electric (specific installed base not disclosed)
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Manufacturers manually gather and validate Bill of Materials data from dozens of internal systems and external sources, spending weeks on data cleanup before lifecycle assessments (LCA) and compliance checks can begin. Sustainability analysis is performed in isolation from design workflows, causing costly late-stage design revisions when compliance or environmental targets are missed.

The Solution

Makersite automates BOM standardization using AI, enriches data by mapping against 150+ environmental, cost, and compliance databases, and embeds real-time sustainability intelligence directly into product design tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, Autodesk). Engineers see environmental impact and compliance risk at the point of design decision, enabling sustainable product optimization during development rather than after.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSAPI
Integrations
Siemens TeamcenterPTC WindchillSAPNetSuiteAnsysAutodeskSiemens NXSolidWorksSmartteam
Disciplines
Civil Engineering, Mep Engineering
Workflows
Data & Automation
Project Phases
Design Development, Construction Documentation, Bidding/Procurement
Project Types
Infrastructure, Industrial, Mixed-Use
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Bill of Materials (BOM), Product design data or CAD models
Optional:Full Material Declarations (FMD), Supplier information, Manufacturing process data, Project schedule/deadlines
Formats:BOM data (ERP/PLM format), CAD models (IFC, STEP), CSV/Excel, XML, API integration
Output
What you get
Format:Lifecycle assessment reports, compliance analysis, cost models, sustainability scorecards embedded in design workflows
Fields:Automated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations, Scope 1, 2, 3 greenhouse gas emissions (cradle-to-grave), Carbon footprint by component and assembly, Material sustainability scoring, Regulatory compliance status (REACH, RoHS, POP, Prop 65), Cost analysis (should-cost models), Supply chain risk assessment, Design optimization recommendations
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Not publicly specified (proprietary AI for BOM standardization and data mapping)
Accuracy:LCA models reviewed and validated by LCA experts; claims automatic accuracy validation but methodology not published
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:GDPR compliance claimed (policy not publicly detailed), ISO standards alignment for LCA methodology
API
Integration
Endpoint:API-first architecture (endpoints not publicly documented)
Method:REST API for integration with ERP, PLM, and custom systems
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Calculate product carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions during design phase (before manufacturing)
  • ·Automated regulatory compliance checking (REACH, RoHS, California Prop 65) across product portfolio
  • ·Should-cost analysis and supplier benchmarking for procurement decisions
  • ·Design trade-off analysis (cost vs sustainability vs compliance) to optimize product development
  • ·Supply chain risk assessment and supplier sustainability scoring
  • ·Sustainability reporting and EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) generation at scale
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Not available
Pro
Custom pricing (contact vendor for quote)
Enterprise
Custom pricing with multi-year licensing options and volume discounts
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
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