Backend
NestJS
A structured way to build back ends on Node.js, so large business systems stay organised, testable and easy to hand over.
Used for
- Business app back ends
- SaaS platforms
- Marketplaces
- Admin panel back ends
Manufacturing
Software development for electronics manufacturers
Component traceability, serial-number genealogy, test data and RMA software for EMS providers and electronics brands.
At a glance
The short version
- What we build
- How it works
- Stores team
- Line operator
- Assembly line
- Test station
- 2 more
- Runs on
- Web app
- Desktop
- Android
- Admin
- Who it's for
Electronics production depends on thousands of small components, strict traceability and test data for every unit. We build software that tracks it from receiving to returns.
- Cost depends on
- Station integrations
- Traceability depth
- Customer reporting
How to start
Tell us what you need in your own words. You talk to the developers who would build it and get a written, line-item estimate.
Get a project estimateTraceability down to the component reel
EMS providers and electronics brands assemble boards from thousands of parts, often from several approved vendors, and every finished unit carries a serial number that customers and warranty teams will ask about later. Moisture-sensitive components have limited floor life once opened, and test stations generate data that must link to each unit. Generic ERPs rarely go this deep, so we build traceability, test and returns software that sits beside your ERP.
Challenges
Common gaps in electronics production
Reel and lot tracking
Components issued without scans, so a supplier defect can't be traced to affected units.
MSL floor life
Moisture-sensitive parts exceed exposure limits because open time is tracked on paper.
Test data in silos
Station results stored locally and never linked to serial numbers.
Blind warranty returns
RMAs handled without failure history, so recurring faults go unnoticed.
Solutions
Recommended solutions for electronics makers
Across 2 areas
Custom ERP software connecting purchase, inventory, production, sales and GST compliance, alongside your existing accounting system.
Custom inventory software for multi-location stock, batch and expiry tracking, barcode scanning and marketplace stock sync.
A central order management system that collects orders from every channel, routes them to the right location and tracks them to delivery and payment.
Automations for repetitive back-office work, with AI steps that read, classify and draft, and approvals where decisions matter.
Data extraction from invoices, KYC documents, statements and forms into your systems, with validation rules and human review for uncertain fields.
Electronics-specific features
Component receiving
Reel IDs, date codes and lot numbers captured at goods receipt with barcode labels.
MSL exposure tracking
Open-time timers per reel, alerts before limits, and baking records.
Serial number genealogy
Each unit linked to board lots, sub-assemblies, firmware version and operator.
Test data capture
Pass/fail results and measurements imported from test stations per serial.
RMA workflow
Returns logged by serial, failure analysis, repair decisions and trend reports.
How it works
How one unit is traced from component reel to customer return
- Stores team
Step 1: Reels received and labelled
Reel IDs, date codes and lot numbers are captured at goods receipt, and every reel gets a barcode label before it goes on the shelf.
- Line operator
Step 2: Reels loaded on the SMT line
Each reel is scanned as it is loaded on the placement machine, and moisture-sensitive parts start an open-time countdown.
- Assembly line
Step 3: Board built and serialised
Each board or unit receives a serial number linked to the component lots, firmware version and operator that went into it.
- Test station
Step 4: Tested at the station
Pass or fail results and measurements are collected from the station’s output files and stored against the serial number.
- Dispatch
Step 5: Packed and shipped
Shipment records list the serials in every carton, so traceability reports are ready when an OEM customer asks.
- RMA desk
Step 6: Return analysed
A returned unit is looked up by serial with its full build and test history, and the failure analysis feeds supplier and process trend reports.
Platforms
Platforms on the line and in the office
- Web
Web application
Browser-based applications with logins, roles and workflows, such as customer portals, SaaS products and internal tools.
- Desktop
Desktop app
Windows and macOS apps for billing counters, kiosks and offline-heavy work, where a browser isn't enough.
- Mobile
Android app
Apps for Android phones and tablets, tested on budget and mid-range devices and published on Google Play or privately.
- Back office
Admin dashboard
Back-office panels for operations, support and finance teams: orders, users, content, reports and permissions.
Technology
Stack for electronics traceability
Dependable databases for unit-level records, and small data collectors that read your machines’ and test stations’ files.
Backend
Python
A programming language for AI features, data processing and automation: the engine behind document reading, reports and smart search.
Used for
- AI features
- Document reading
- Reports and analytics
- Task automation
Data
PostgreSQL
A reliable database for the records your business runs on: orders, payments, bookings and stock, kept accurate and easy to report on.
Used for
- Orders and customers
- Payments and ledgers
- Stock and inventory
- Bookings
Web
React
Builds interactive screens in the browser, such as dashboards, admin panels and portals, that respond instantly as your team works.
Used for
- Web apps
- Admin panels
- Dashboards
- Customer portals
Cloud & DevOps
Docker
Packages your software so it runs the same way on every laptop and server, which makes releases predictable and moving hosts easier.
Used for
- Reliable releases
- Same setup everywhere
- Faster onboarding
- Easy scaling
Plain-English glossary
Electronics production terms, explained
- EMS provider
- An electronics manufacturing services company that assembles boards and products for other brands. Its customers expect detailed traceability records with every shipment.
- SMT (surface-mount technology)
- The automated process that places tiny components onto circuit boards at high speed. Its machines produce logs that can link each board to the exact reels it used.
- MSL (moisture sensitivity level)
- A rating of how long a component can stay out of its dry packaging before it absorbs too much moisture to solder safely. Tracking open time per reel prevents defects that appear only later.
- Serial genealogy
- The family tree of one finished unit: which component lots, sub-assemblies, firmware and operator went into it. It turns a supplier defect into a precise list of affected units.
- RMA (return material authorisation)
- The process and reference number for a customer sending back a faulty unit. Linking each RMA to the unit’s build history reveals faults that keep recurring.
Product preview
Traceability screens on the line and in quality
Illustrative screens with sample reel, lot and serial numbers.
Line-side terminal. Operators see which moisture-sensitive reels are close to their limit, so parts are baked or quarantined before they reach a board. 
Serial genealogy lookup. Quality teams trace any serial to its component lots, firmware and test results, and find every other unit that used a suspect lot. 
RMA dashboard. Return trends show which failures repeat and which supplier lots they trace to, so fixes target the cause rather than each unit.
Illustrative preview
Sample screens: names, prices and figures are examples, not client data.
Cost drivers
Cost considerations for electronics software
Station integrations
Each test station, placement machine or AOI system exports data differently.
Traceability depth
Unit-level genealogy with component lots costs more than batch-level tracking.
Customer reporting
OEM customers may require specific traceability reports or formats.
Estimates are written from your scope, with the effort and assumptions behind each line item.
How pricing worksServices
Services for this industry
The design and engineering services our in-house team combines on projects in this sector.
Custom software development
Software shaped around how your business runs, from approvals and inventory to billing and reports, replacing spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
Web application development
Browser-based products, customer portals, dashboards and internal tools, built on clean data models with secure roles and integrations.
API development
Secure, documented REST and GraphQL APIs, plus integrations that connect your apps to payment, logistics, GST, messaging and business systems.
Admin panel development
Back-office dashboards built around your team's daily tasks: order queues, approvals, catalogue management, payouts, reports and audit logs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you import data from our SMT and test equipment?
Usually. Many machines write log files, CSV exports or database records, and some support factory communication standards. We build small collectors that read these outputs, match them to serial or panel IDs and send them to a central database. Where equipment is locked down, we work from scheduled exports. We review sample files from each machine before estimating, since formats vary between vendors.
Can this help with BIS or customer compliance documentation?
It makes the records easier to produce. The software can store certificates, test reports and approved-vendor details against each product and model, and generate traceability reports per shipment. It doesn't replace certification itself: BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, for example, involves testing at BIS-recognised labs and an application your compliance team manages.
Will operators have to scan every reel?
Scanning at key points (receiving, issue to the line, reel changes on the machine and final assembly) is what makes traceability work, so some scanning is unavoidable. We keep it quick with handheld or fixed scanners, pre-printed labels and screens that only ask for what is missing. The effort pays off the first time you need to find which units used a suspect lot.
Next step
Need unit-level traceability?
Share your line layout, test stations and ERP, and we will map a traceability plan.