IN THE FIELD GUIDE
carbon
carbon.ms
Carbon is an engineering-first manufacturing operating system integrating ERP, MRP, MES, and QMS into a single live model for factories, supporting operations from small prototype shops to large production lines. It is open-source, API-first, and supports cloud or on-premises deployment with a unified system of record for manufacturing processes.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Automatically researched · Not editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 10, 2026
A good fit for
- Manufacturers needing a modern, integrated system with native CAD integration and open APIs, including electric vehicle engineering and production businesses.
Know the limitations
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What you can do
- Manufacturing operations requiring integrated ERP, MRP, MES, and QMS for industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, robotics, energy, and space.
Features
- Rule-based bill of materials (BOM) and routing generation with revision control and cost roll-up.
- Digital travelers with work instructions and real-time QR and barcode tracking on every unit.
- Quality management features including first article inspection, non-conformance reporting, CAPA workflows, and gauge calibration with full serial and lot genealogy.
- Multi-entity accounting with intercompany transactions, per-entity currency, chart of accounts, tax, and consolidated books.
Integrations
- API, webhooks, and integrations available in Business plan with technical support.
Platforms & data export
- Available as managed cloud-hosted or self-hosted deployment options.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
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A practical workflow
- The narrated Guide walks one order from sales to shipped, traceable satellite, with technical docs detailing exact behavior, fields, and operations.
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