Dr. Matthias Kramer shows how Termios optimized the procurement of mechanical components with Techpilot and accelerated the industrialization process.
About us
Industry & Location:
Smart Building / PropTech, Munich
Specialization:
Smart thermostats for the residential property sector
What we do:
We develop smart thermostat solutions for the residential property market: hardware, software, and services - all from a single source. Our technology helps landlords and property owners save energy and achieve ESG goals without having to invest in extensive modernization projects.
My role:
As Managing Director, I oversee the big picture, but during our industrialization and manufacturing phase, I'm heavily involved in technical procurement - from mechanical components to electronic parts.>
Initial situation & challenges
As a young startup with limited resources, we lacked mature procurement structures:
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We faced the challenge of procuring components quickly—without an existing supplier network and without the time to build one ourselves. That's exactly where Techpilot helped us.
Dr. Matthias Kramer
Termios GmbH
Our requirements:
We were looking for a digital solution that was quick to deploy, integrated seamlessly into our daily workflow—and delivered immediate value.
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Through Techpilot, all quotes are comparable—we save enormous amounts of time and improve the quality of our decisions.
Dr. Matthias Kramer
Termios GmbH
What changed in practice
For our thermostat production, we need various mechanical components like precision-milled flanges or injection-molded parts. Through Techpilot, we were able to receive quotes from suitable suppliers in no time—including partners we didn't even know about before.
Our conclusion
What Techpilot has changed for Termios:
We were able to establish a structured, transparent, and efficient procurement process—without having to spend years building our own network. This is crucial during our scaling phase: We gain time, quality, and room to maneuver.
Who Techpilot is especially valuable for:
Startups and growing companies that need to procure mechanical components—particularly if they're looking for quality, flexibility, and European suppliers.
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Techpilot brings structure to our procurement—and gives us as a young company exactly what we need: speed, transparency, and decision-making freedom.
Dr. Matthias Kramer
Termios GmbH
