xcPEP Should Cost Software – Transparent cost analysis for mechanical and electronic parts

Summary: xcPEP is a SaaS platform providing accurate, transparent, and defensible should cost analysis for mechanical, electrical, and electronics components using 2D drawings or physical teardown data. It offers editable cost models and uses a curated database of location- and time-specific rates for materials, labor, and operations.

What it does

It generates detailed cost breakdowns from drawings or teardown data with visible, editable models based on local market rates for materials, labor, machine time, tooling, and operations.

Who it's for

Cost engineers and buyers needing adaptable, transparent cost models for manufacturing parts.

Why it matters

It replaces black-box costing with realistic, customizable analyses aligned to specific processes and markets.