What data can be extracted from a bill of materials using OCR?

OCR for bill of materials can extract fields such as part numbers, component descriptions, quantities, units of measure, material specifications, supplier information, and revision numbers. Doxis AI.dp converts this information into structured formats like JSON, CSV, XML, or Excel.

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OCR for Bill of Materials

Q: What is OCR for bill of materials (BOM)?

OCR for bill of materials is a technology that automatically extracts component data from BOM documents such as PDFs, spreadsheets, scanned files, or engineering drawings. Doxis AI.dp uses AI-powered OCR to convert BOM tables into structured data for ERP, PLM, or inventory systems.

Q: How does automated bill of materials processing work?

Automated BOM processing uses OCR and AI to detect table structures, identify component rows, extract relevant fields, and validate the data. With Doxis AI.dp, BOM documents can be uploaded and processed automatically, reducing manual entry and accelerating manufacturing workflows.

Q: Can OCR extract data from scanned or image-based BOM documents?

Yes. Modern OCR for bill of materials can extract data from scanned PDFs, images, and low-quality documents. Doxis AI.dp uses AI models that detect table structures and extract component data even from complex layouts.

Q: Can OCR process BOM tables from engineering drawings?

Yes. Advanced OCR solutions like Doxis AI.dp can detect and extract BOM tables from engineering drawings and technical documents. This helps engineering and manufacturing teams digitize component lists without manual transcription.

Q: How accurate is OCR for extracting bill of materials data?

AI-powered BOM OCR solutions can achieve up to 99% accuracy when extracting structured component data. Doxis AI.dp includes validation mechanisms that help identify missing values, duplicates, or formatting inconsistencies.

Q: Can extracted BOM data be integrated with ERP or PLM systems?

Yes. Doxis AI.dp exports structured BOM data in formats like JSON, XML, CSV, or Excel and integrates with ERP, PLM, inventory, and procurement systems through APIs or custom integrations.

Q: What are the benefits of automating bill of materials processing?

Automating BOM processing reduces manual data entry, improves accuracy, speeds up procurement and production planning, and ensures component data is available instantly for manufacturing systems.

Q: Is OCR for bill of materials suitable for high-volume processing?

Yes. OCR for bill of materials is designed to process large volumes of BOM documents automatically. Doxis AI.dp can process thousands of documents daily, making it suitable for manufacturing companies handling complex product assemblies.

Q: Who should use bill of materials OCR software?

Bill of materials OCR is used by manufacturing companies, engineering teams, procurement departments, and supply chain managers. Doxis AI.dp helps these teams automate BOM data extraction, reduce manual work, and streamline production planning.

Doxis’ Bill of Materials OCR automatically extracts part numbers, quantities, and component data from BOM documents, integrating structured data into ERP systems.

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KEY FEATURES

Extract Bill of Materials Data With OCR in Seconds

Doxis’ AI-powered OCR for bill of materials automatically extracts structured component data from BOM documents, helping engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams eliminate manual data entry.

Fast data extraction
Process BOMs in 0.5 to 4 seconds, extracting fields like part numbers, quantities, specifications, and identifiers
Table Recognition
Detect and extract BOM tables from PDFs, sheets, and scans while preserving row and column structure.
Reach 99% accuracy
Ensure high accuracy in extracting BOM data, reducing costly manufacturing errors caused by manual input.
Format support
Process bills of materials from PDFs, Excel files, scanned documents, images, and structured exports.

CAD processing
Extract tables and component lists directly from technical drawings or engineering documents.
Multi-Language support
Our OCR supports various invoices in all Latin-alphabet languages ensuring versatility and flexibility.
Structured Data Export
Export extracted data into formats like JSON, CSV, XML, or Excel for easy integration with downstream systems.
ERP integration
Send extracted BOM data directly to ERP, PLM, inventory, or procurement systems via API or SDK.

How logistics leader GLS accelerates invoice processing

“With Doxis, we no longer waste time on manual data entry. Invoice handling is faster, more accurate, and far less error-prone.”

What GLS achieves with Doxis’ Invoice OCR:

Faster invoice approvals and processing times

Increased accuracy and improved compliance across financial workflows

BENEFITS

Faster and Smarter Bill of Materials Processing With Doxis

Doxis’ AI-powered OCR for bill of materials automates the extraction of component data from BOM documents, turning complex tables into structured information ready for ERP, inventory, or procurement systems.

Eliminate Manual BOM Data Entry

Automatically extract part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and specifications from BOM tables, reducing the time spent on manual data entry.

Process Complex BOM Documents

Extract structured data from BOM PDFs, spreadsheets, scanned documents, and even engineering drawings containing component tables.

Improve Accuracy in Manufacturing Data

Achieve up to 99% accuracy when extracting BOM data, helping prevent costly production delays caused by incorrect quantities or part numbers.

Integrate With Your ERP Systems

Export structured BOM data to formats like JSON, XML, or CSV and integrate it directly with ERP, PLM, or inventory management systems.

How it works

Process Bills of Materials in 4 Simple Steps

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Seamless document upload

Upload bills of materials via email, API, FTP, or through the Doxis platform. Our OCR takes care of the rest.

Supported formats include: .pdf, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .doc, .docx, .heic, .webp, and more.

AI-powered data extraction

Doxis’ AI-powered OCR analyzes the document structure and extracts BOM fields such as part numbers, component descriptions, quantities, and material specifications.

Automated data validation

Built-in validation ensures the extracted BOM data is accurate and complete, helping identify missing values, formatting inconsistencies, or duplicate entries.

Easy data export & integration

Export structured BOM data to formats like JSON, CSV, or XML and automatically send it to ERP, PLM, inventory, or procurement systems. Check our documentation.

Data fields

Data Fields You Can Extract from BOM

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The standard Optical Character Recognition for bill of materials supports formats such as JPG, PNG, and PDF as input. Our system extracts over 40+ data fields from manufacturing documents and delivers structured output in JSON format. See the example fields below: