# Breeze > Shenzhen engineering partner for AI hardware. Concept to production. Breeze is a Shenzhen-based engineering services firm helping AI hardware founders move from concept to production. We provide BOM cost estimation, NRE budgeting, design-for-manufacturing review, and certification navigation (FCC, CE, UKCA, RCM, CCC). Open data behind every tool — audit our numbers before you trust them. ## Tools - [BOM Cost Estimator](https://breezehw.com/tools/bom-estimator): 1K-volume component pricing for ESP32-S3, Rockchip RV1103/RK3562/RK3588S, MediaTek Genio, plus typical sensor/power/memory stacks. - [NRE Simulator](https://breezehw.com/tools/nre-simulator): Non-recurring engineering cost estimate for first production run — molds, certifications, samples, factory setup. - [DFM Checklist](https://breezehw.com/tools/dfm-checklist): Design-for-manufacturing review surfacing thermal, antenna, layout, and certification blockers. - [Cert Navigator](https://breezehw.com/tools/cert-navigator): FCC / CE / UKCA / RCM / CCC matrix — what applies, typical cost, typical timeline. ## FAQ — direct answers - [FAQ](https://breezehw.com/faq): What Breeze is · who it's for · how pricing works (NRE + per-unit, no equity) · when to choose Breeze vs a large EMS · when NOT to use Breeze · concept-to-production timeline (typical 6-12 months) · supported chipsets (Espressif / Rockchip / MediaTek). ## Open data - [AI Hardware Toolkit on GitHub](https://github.com/jianjettfu-oss/ai-hardware-toolkit): the data and checklists behind every Breeze tool. MIT licensed. Includes BOM cost reference, DFM checklist, NRE cost guide, certification guide, EVT/DVT/PVT checklist, supplier qualification rubric, and a Custom-GPT-ready knowledge bundle in `llm-toolkit/`. ## Resources - [Breeze Outreach Kit (PDF)](https://breezehw.com/breeze-outreach-kit.pdf) - [Breeze Deck (PDF)](https://breezehw.com/breeze-deck.pdf) ## Team - Jett Fu — founder of AirPop (respiratory wearables, global distribution); 10+ years consumer hardware in Shenzhen. - Arting — incubator and outbound; embedded AI deal flow. - Sky — engineering delivery; factory relationships, cost negotiation, production ramp. ## Contact hello@breezehw.com