Document Intelligence for
Automotive & Manufacturing
FAIRs, control plans, and engineering change notices generate thousands of pages per product line. When an ECN is issued, the impact on existing FMEAs must be traced, manually, that takes weeks.
In short
Pathnovo delivers engineering document intelligence for automotive and manufacturing teams: FMEA change-impact analysis (AIAG 4th edition and AIAG/VDA harmonised format), BOM extraction from drawings into multi-level hierarchies for ERP, AS9102 FAIR validation against drawing dimensions and GD&T, control-plan linkage to FMEA entries, and ECN impact mapping across BOMs. Pre-certified connectors for SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, and Oracle EAM. 99.5 percent field-level accuracy SLA on severity, occurrence, and detection scores. A 200-FMEA portfolio processes in two to three weeks, compared with months of manual cross-referencing per ECN cycle.
Problems We Solve
ECN impact analysis takes weeks, not hours
Tracing a single engineering change requires manual cross-referencing that delays production decisions.
BOMs from drawings don't match ERP
Flat parts lists from drawings lack hierarchy, revision tracking, and make/buy designations that procurement needs.
FAIR validation is entirely manual
Checking every dimension on a FAIR against the drawing is hours of work per part, and errors compound.
Use Cases Our Clients Ask For
FMEA change-impact analysis, trace ECNs across entire FMEA portfolios
BOM extraction from drawings into multi-level hierarchies for ERP
AS9102 FAIR validation against drawing dimensions and tolerances
Control plan extraction and linkage to FMEA entries
Engineering change notice impact mapping across BOMs
Automated RPN recalculation when design changes are issued
Documents We Process
First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
AS9102 FAIRs structured and validated against drawing dimensions and tolerances.
Control Plans
Process control parameters extracted and linked to FMEA entries for traceability.
Engineering Change Notices
ECN impact automatically traced across affected BOMs, and control plans.
Bills of Material
Multi-level BOM hierarchies extracted from drawings with alternate parts and revision tracking.
Inspection Records
Dimensional inspection data, material certifications, and test results structured and linked to part numbers.
Systems We Integrate With
How does AI automate FMEA change-impact analysis in manufacturing?
When an engineering change notice (ECN) modifies a component, Pathnovo's AI agents trace the impact across every affected FMEA, recalculate RPN scores, update control plans, and flag any severity or detection rating changes. This replaces weeks of manual cross-referencing with hours of automated analysis at 99.5% accuracy.
What accuracy does AI achieve on BOM extraction from engineering drawings?
Pathnovo achieves 99.5% field-level accuracy on BOM extraction, including part numbers, quantities, material specifications, and parent-child assembly relationships. Models are trained on AIAG, IATF 16949, and OEM-specific BOM conventions across automotive and discrete manufacturing.
Can AI validate first article inspection reports (FAIRs) against drawings?
Yes. Pathnovo's agents extract every characteristic from engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T callouts, material specs, and cross-validate each FAIR entry per AS9102. Discrepancies are flagged with the specific balloon reference, reducing FAIR validation from days to hours.
What We Have Delivered
Real projects. Real numbers. Engineering document intelligence at production scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle AIAG/VDA FMEA format?
Yes. Our models understand both AIAG 4th edition and the new AIAG/VDA harmonised format, including the 7-step approach.
How do you handle ECN impact analysis?
Our agents automatically map an ECN to affected FMEA entries, re-score where data supports it, and flag items needing human review.
What BOM formats do you support?
Any format, tabular PDFs, drawing title blocks, Excel exports, CAD BOM exports. We structure into multi-level hierarchies.
How do you validate AS9102 FAIRs against drawings?
We extract every characteristic from the drawing including dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T callouts, then cross-validate each FAIR entry. Discrepancies are flagged with the specific drawing reference.
What accuracy do you guarantee for FMEA extraction?
99.5% field-level accuracy on severity, occurrence, and detection scores. RPN calculations are validated automatically. Contractual SLA with remedy clause included.
Do you integrate with SAP, Teamcenter, and Windchill?
Yes. We deliver structured output directly into SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, and Oracle EAM via certified connectors. No manual re-entry required.
What is the pricing model?
Credit-based. The full platform is included on every paid tier, no setup fees, no per-seat licence. Starter (1,000 credits/month), Professional (5,000 credits), Scale (25,000+ credits). Datasheets and FMEA pages run 5 credits each, P&IDs are 20, isometrics are 8. Tier 1 manufacturers and global EPCs typically move to Scale or Enterprise for ECN-driven continuous extraction. See our pricing page for full plan details.
How do you handle data security?
All processing runs in your private cloud or on-premises environment. We comply with ISO 9001 data handling requirements and sign NDAs. No document data leaves your infrastructure.
How do you compare to manual FMEA management or KPO teams?
Manual teams take weeks per ECN impact analysis at 90% accuracy. KPO teams deliver Excel files needing re-entry. We deliver 99.5% accuracy, direct system integration, and full traceability in days.
What agent capabilities do you offer for manufacturing?
Our AI agents perform autonomous FMEA change-impact analysis, BOM hierarchy construction, FAIR cross-validation, RPN recalculation, and control plan linkage, each with human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
Can you scale across multiple product lines and plants?
Yes. We have processed FMEA portfolios spanning 50+ product lines across multiple plants simultaneously. Our architecture scales horizontally to handle enterprise-wide deployments.
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