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Kipo's AI agents handle the technical depth across direct and indirect spend — from catalog commodities to custom build-to-print parts.
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Source bulk and specialty inputs at scale with the right grades, certifications, and supplier qualification.
Examples: Polymers, adhesives, lubricants, feedstocks, coatings, sealants, industrial solvents, release agents
Track stock and pricing across standard and exotic grades. Find qualified mills and distributors for hard-to-source materials.
Examples: Aluminum plate, stainless sheet, Inconel, titanium bar, tungsten carbide, alumina ceramic, sapphire windows, borosilicate glass
Source active materials, pack-level electronics, and storage subsystems with compliance documentation for cell and pack programs.
Examples: Cathode powders, electrolyte salts, BMS boards, supercapacitor modules, cell tabs, pack enclosures, thermal interface materials
Source transformers, UPS systems, switchgear, and power distribution equipment with the right ratings, redundancy, and lead times for facility build-outs.
Examples: Pad-mount transformers, UPS modules, PDUs, switchgear, busway, static transfer switches, voltage regulators, battery cabinets
Navigate restricted sourcing with traceability, country-of-origin verification, and supplier qualification for regulated energetic materials.
Examples: Propellants, pyrotechnic initiators, explosive charges, specialty oxidizers, binders, detonation cord
Qualify composite and engineered-material suppliers for lightweight, high-performance applications at production volume.
Examples: Carbon fiber prepreg, fiberglass laminates, aramid fabrics, core materials, adhesive film, RTM resins, ceramic matrix composites
Scrub BOMs for availability and obsolescence. Find form-fit-function alternates and benchmark pricing across power, memory, and control devices.
Examples: MCUs, PMICs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, DRAM and flash, capacitors, resistors, inductors, connectors, passives
Source panels and display modules with the right interface, brightness, and lifecycle support for your product.
Examples: TFT LCDs, OLED panels, touch overlays, display drivers, backlight modules, e-paper
Qualify and source the right connector families across signal, power, and harsh-environment applications.
Examples: Circular connectors, board-to-board, wire-to-board, D-sub, RF coax, high-current terminals
Accelerate quoting for high-mix harness shops and shorten lead times on complex cable assemblies.
Examples: Multi-conductor cable, shielded pairs, MIL-spec wire, fiber optic, heat-shrink, loom
Source optical and photonic components faster so equipment design and build cycles stay on schedule.
Examples: Lenses, mirrors, beamsplitters, filters, laser diodes, fiber couplers, optical mounts, detectors
Find RF modules, antennas, and connectivity components with the right bands, power levels, and certification paths.
Examples: PCB antennas, patch arrays, RF modules, LNAs, filters, coax assemblies, GPS/GNSS modules, Wi-Fi/BT modules
Move from prototype catalog BOMs to production-scale procurement. Consolidate COTS mechanical spend and drive cost-down.
Examples: Fasteners, bearings, gaskets, O-rings, springs, dowel pins, shaft collars, standard hardware
Identify and negotiate with key vendors to bring differentiated motion systems to market faster.
Examples: Electric cylinders, rotary actuators, ball screws, linear guides, servo drives, grippers, stages
Source motor building blocks and qualify suppliers for custom winding, magnetic, and rotor/stator assemblies.
Examples: Stators, rotors, windings, laminations, magnets, bearings, housings, hall sensors, encoders
Source the right sensing technology with compatible outputs, ranges, and environmental ratings.
Examples: Proximity, photoelectric, encoders, load cells, pressure transducers, IMUs, thermocouples
Source tanks, valves, piping, and fluid system components with the right pressure class, material compatibility, and lead times.
Examples: Stainless tanks, ball valves, process piping, liquid cooling components, pumps, heat exchangers, sanitary tubing
Unify process control BOMs across instrumentation, I/O, and actuation — and automate RFQs across qualified suppliers.
Examples: DCS modules, transmitters, control valves, valve actuators, I/O racks, pressure gauges, flow meters
Build unified machine BOMs, find second sources, and deliver production equipment faster.
Examples: Pneumatic actuators, conveyors, robot arms, material handling, safety light curtains, VFDs, HMIs
Qualify precision machine shops for scale-up and add second sources across milling, turning, grinding, and EDM.
Examples: Milled housings, turned shafts, wire EDM features, tight-tolerance brackets, titanium enclosures
Source stamped, bent, welded, and assembled parts from qualified fabricators at production volume.
Examples: Sheet metal brackets, welded frames, stamped clips, tube bends, laser-cut panels, TIG/MIG weldments
Find qualified foundries and forges for high-strength applications and diversify away from single-source bottlenecks.
Examples: Investment castings, sand castings, closed-die forgings, ring rolls, crankshafts, structural fittings
Qualify finishing and heat-treat suppliers that meet spec requirements and keep production schedules on track.
Examples: Anodizing, plating, powder coat, passivation, nitriding, carburizing, shot peening, CVD coatings
Source injection molds, molded parts, and tooling suppliers with the right material, cavitation, and lead-time profile.
Examples: Injection molds, blow molds, compression molds, molded enclosures, overmolded inserts, tooling steel
Increase competition on major equipment purchases and bring new manufacturing facilities online faster.
Examples: CNC machines, injection molders, test stands, cleanroom equipment, assembly lines
Source oscilloscopes, analyzers, environmental chambers, and production test systems with the right specs, calibration support, and lead times.
Examples: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, probe stations, environmental chambers, ICT fixtures, leak testers, CMMs
Find form-fit-function alternates, procure spares rapidly, and minimize unplanned downtime.
Examples: Pump seals, drive belts, filters, replacement boards, wear parts, OEM spares
Not sure where your spend fits? Talk to our team.