EXITON FMEA Tools

DFMEA software that catches quality problems before your review meeting.

Two desktop apps. Deterministic rules. 100% offline. $29/month each.

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EXITON FMEA

KiCad → DFMEA Auto-generation

Generate DFMEA from your KiCad schematic and check quality with built-in lint rules. Traces failure modes per pin, outputs AIAG & VDA compliant Excel. All on your machine.

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  • All rules included
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EXITON Q-gate

DFMEA + BOM Consistency Checker

9 deterministic rules cross-check your DFMEA against your BOM in 3 minutes. Coverage gaps, safety blind spots, S/O/D consistency. PASS / WARN / FAIL + quality score.

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  • All rules included
  • No time limit
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$29/month

Unlimited components

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Why engineers choose EXITON

No AI hallucination

Deterministic rules only. Every finding is traceable to a rule. You can explain every result to your auditor.

AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook traceable

All rules reference the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (1st Ed. 2019). Compliant by design.

100% local processing

Your IP stays on your machine. No cloud upload. No account. No tracking. Just offline tools that work.

Draft checker, not decision maker

Final review is always human. Our tools surface risks. Your judgment closes gaps. Humans stay in control.

How EXITON automates DFMEA from KiCad schematics

EXITON replaces hours of manual spreadsheet work with a deterministic, rules-based workflow. No AI hallucination. No cloud dependency. Just structured, auditable DFMEA output from your existing KiCad design files.

1

Import your KiCad schematic

Load your .kicad_sch file and BOM (CSV or XLSX). EXITON FMEA parses the schematic's S-expression format, extracts component references, values, footprints, and net connections. Supports hierarchical sheets and multi-page designs.

2

Automatic failure mode analysis

Each component is classified into one of 15 categories — resistors, ceramic capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, digital ICs, analog/power ICs, diodes, MOSFETs, connectors, crystal oscillators, inductors, solder joints, TVS/ESD protection, fuses/PTCs, communication transceivers, and LDO/DCDC regulators. Failure modes are assigned from a deterministic database, not generated by AI.

3

Export AIAG & VDA compliant DFMEA

Get a complete DFMEA Excel workbook with failure modes, effects, causes, Severity/Occurrence/Detection ratings, and Action Priority. Built-in quality lint checks your DFMEA against the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (1st Ed. 2019) and scores it 0–100. Review, refine, and submit.

Then validate with Q-gate

After generating your DFMEA, run EXITON Q-gate DFMEA-BOM consistency checker to cross-validate. Q-gate applies 9 deterministic rules to catch coverage gaps, orphan failure modes, safety-critical blind spots, and S/O/D rating inconsistencies between your DFMEA and BOM. The result: a PASS, WARN, or FAIL verdict with a quality score and specific findings you can act on before your design review.

Both tools use the complete 1,000-entry S×O×D Action Priority lookup table from the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook — not a simplified approximation. Every finding is traceable to a specific rule and handbook section, so you can explain every result to your auditor.

Who uses EXITON DFMEA tools

IoT & hardware startups

Small teams designing connected devices need to ship quality documentation fast. EXITON generates a DFMEA draft in minutes instead of days, letting you focus engineering time on the product itself. The free tier (up to 20 components) covers many early-stage prototypes at no cost.

Quality engineers at Tier 1/2 suppliers

When your OEM customer requires AIAG & VDA compliant DFMEA for every design change, manually updating Excel is slow and error-prone. EXITON's deterministic lint rules catch inconsistencies before your cross-functional review meeting — saving revision cycles and audit findings.

Freelance circuit designers

Independent designers often deliver schematics without formal quality documentation. Adding a DFMEA and consistency report to your deliverables differentiates your service. EXITON runs entirely offline — your client's IP never leaves your machine.

FMEA training & education

University instructors and corporate trainers use EXITON to demonstrate real DFMEA workflows on actual KiCad designs. Students see how failure modes, effects, and causes connect to real components — not just textbook theory. The free tier makes classroom deployment easy.

Manual DFMEA vs EXITON automated DFMEA

Manual (Excel) EXITON
Time per DFMEA4–8 hoursUnder 5 minutes
BOM-FMEA consistencyManual spot check9 automated rules
AP lookup accuracySimplified or manualFull 1,000-entry table
Data privacyDepends on tooling100% offline
Audit traceabilityAd hocEvery rule cited
CostEngineer hours$29/month or free (≤20 parts)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DFMEA and why does it matter?
DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a systematic method for identifying potential failure modes in a product design, their causes, and their effects. It is required by the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (1st Edition, 2019) for automotive and industrial quality processes. EXITON automates DFMEA generation and quality checking.
How does EXITON FMEA generate a DFMEA from KiCad?
EXITON FMEA parses your .kicad_sch schematic file and BOM, identifies components across 15 categories (resistors, capacitors, ICs, MOSFETs, connectors, etc.), traces failure modes per pin, and outputs a complete DFMEA Excel file with failure modes, effects, causes, and S/O/D ratings. The entire process runs locally on your machine.
What are Q-gate's 9 consistency rules?
Q-gate checks: BOM coverage (every BOM component has FMEA entries), orphan failure modes (no FMEA entries without BOM match), safety-critical coverage, S/O/D range validity, Action Priority consistency against the AIAG & VDA lookup table, duplicate detection, completeness checks, severity consistency, and cross-reference integrity.
Does EXITON work offline?
Yes, 100% offline. EXITON tools are desktop applications that run entirely on your machine. No data is uploaded to any cloud server. No account or internet connection required after installation.
How much does EXITON cost?
Both EXITON FMEA and Q-gate are $29/month each. Projects with 20 or fewer components are free forever with all rules included. All paid plans include a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
Is EXITON compliant with AIAG & VDA standards?
Yes. EXITON FMEA validates Action Priority using the full 1,000-entry S×O×D lookup table from the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (1st Edition, 2019). All lint rules are traceable to specific handbook sections.
Can EXITON generate DFMEA for non-KiCad designs?
Yes. EXITON FMEA accepts KiCad .kicad_sch schematics directly, and also supports netlist CSV + BOM CSV input. If you use Altium, OrCAD, or other EDA tools, export your netlist and BOM as CSV files and import them into EXITON FMEA. You can also use EXITON Q-gate to validate an existing DFMEA against your BOM.
How do I validate my DFMEA against my BOM?
Use EXITON Q-gate. Upload your DFMEA Excel file and BOM, and Q-gate runs 9 deterministic rules: BOM coverage, orphan failure modes, safety-critical coverage, S/O/D range validity, Action Priority consistency, duplicate detection, completeness, severity consistency, and cross-reference integrity. You get a PASS/WARN/FAIL verdict with a quality score in under 3 minutes.
Is EXITON better than doing FMEA manually in Excel?
EXITON generates a DFMEA draft in under 5 minutes versus 4–8 hours manually. It eliminates common manual errors: missing components, inconsistent S/O/D ratings, and incorrect Action Priority lookups. The built-in lint uses the full 1,000-entry AP table — not a simplified version. However, EXITON output is a draft; final review by a cross-functional team is always required.
What FMEA tools are AIAG & VDA compliant?
Few FMEA tools implement the complete AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (1st Edition, 2019) standard. APIS IQ is TÜV-certified. EXITON FMEA uses the full 1,000-entry S×O×D Action Priority lookup table and traces every rule to specific handbook sections. Most general-purpose tools use simplified AP rules that can produce incorrect priorities.