Driving Speed and Precision in Automotive Development 

A2MAC1’s Cost & Sustainability Suite Empowers Engineering Teams with continuous access to the latest cost insights and most efficient solutions, updated monthly with new content. 

In today’s automotive landscape, speed of development has become a decisive competitive advantage. As OEMs and suppliers race to bring innovative, cost-efficient, and sustainable products to market, having access to reliable cost data and scenario-driven insights is no longer optional — it’s essential. 

That’s where A2MAC1’s Cost & Sustainability Suite comes into play. Built for the industry’s engineering and cost management teams, the suite enables faster, more informed decisions — right from the early concept phase — by combining the world’s most comprehensive teardown database with robust, integrated cost engineering tools. 

Accelerating Early-Phase Development with Trusted Data 

Setting accurate cost targets and defining feasible design solutions early in the development cycle can significantly shorten lead times and reduce costly iterations. A2MAC1’s teardown-based Cost & Sustainability Library, pairing BoM cost data with technology and performance, offers program and design engineers immediate access to: 

• Proven, cost-efficient design solutions 
• Consistent cost benchmarks across components, systems, and vehicle types 
• Comparative insights drawn from real competitor data 

With this level of transparency, teams can establish cost targets based on accurate data, accelerate concept validation, and confidently align with performance and sustainability goals. 

Integrated What-If Scenarios: Planning with Precision 

Uncertainty in raw material pricing, regional sourcing conditions, and regulatory requirements makes flexibility in planning more critical than ever. The Cost & Sustainability Calculator allows users to perform What-If’s scenarios with a range of parameters: 

• Material Simulation: Adjust raw material prices in vehicle cost models to evaluate how a competitor’s design would perform using your own purchasing terms or forecasted values 
• Manufacturing footprint shifts and localization strategies 
• Design-to-cost alternatives and technology transitions 
• Custom pricing assumptions and procurement scenarios 

These simulations are fully embedded in the Cost & Sustainability Calculator, which includes base data for raw materials and an electronics component database, enabling granular, high-fidelity modeling. 

Empowering Collaboration Between Cost and Engineering Functions 

Traditional cost engineering workflows are often fragmented. The Cost & Sustainability Suite helps bridge that gap: 

• Cost engineers can refine calculation methodologies, revisit assumptions, and maintain full traceability. 
• Engineering and program teams gain visibility into cost implications of design decisions without needing to recreate models from scratch. 
• Cross-functional collaboration is streamlined through a single, shared platform. 

This integrated approach reduces rework, enhances transparency, and supports faster decision-making across global teams. 

Future-Proof Integration Through Open APIs 

To further support digital transformation, A2MAC1 enables integration with customer systems such as PLM platforms through open API frameworks. In addition, proprietary tools like the Benchmarking Co-Pilot offer guided analysis, making it easier than ever to extract insights from the vast data available. 

From Insight to Execution 

The A2MAC1 Cost & Sustainability Suite is more than a set of tools — it’s a strategic enabler. By bringing together trusted benchmarking data, dynamic cost modeling, and integrated What-If scenarios, the suite helps teams move faster, act with confidence, and deliver smarter, more competitive products to market. 

For OEMs and suppliers seeking to lead in a cost-sensitive, sustainability-driven era, the message is clear: with A2MAC1, you’re not just imagining what’s possible — you’re engineering it.