Kit Maker FM24

The Kit Maker FM24 tool provides a domain-focused approach to designing modular component kits for manufacturing and project planning. It models kits as assemblies of parts, with dependencies, quantities, costs, and lead times. Users define kit goals, select components from a catalog, and generate a Bills of Materials (BOM), procurement plan, and routing logic for assembly. The core logic enforces consistency constraints (compatibility, stock availability, unit conversions) and applies standard rules for multi-level assemblies. It accommodates region-specific units and currency handling, cost roll-up, and supplier lead times. Benefits include faster design iteration, clearer procurement requests, and traceable kit structures for audits. Use cases include instructional equipment kits, repair parts bundles, or modular product families. The tool differentiates itself by validating BOM consistency across levels, auto-suggesting substitutes when a preferred item is unavailable, and exporting structured BOM data for ERP ingestion. Advanced features include scenario comparison, cost sensitivity analysis, and constraints-based optimization for minimal total lead time. Example: a hardware kit FM24 with 2 actuators, 4 screws, 1 enclosure, and 3 sensors, with costs aggregated to a BOM total.