About

Built with the people who use it.

Blade is ERP for manufacturers, made in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, by a small team that works directly with the shops running it.

What we build.

One system for sales, purchasing, production, inventory, quality and accounting, with an assistant that understands all of it.

Who it’s for.

Foundries and manufacturers that have outgrown spreadsheets and generic ERP.

How we work.

Alongside the people on the floor and in the office. A feature ships when it solves a real problem in a real shop.

Founders

Who we are.

Tim Borchardt

Co-founder

Tim brings extensive experience in software development and business operations. His deep understanding of manufacturing processes drives the technical vision behind Blade.

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Alex Hardin

Co-founder

Alex combines technical expertise with industry insights to shape Blade’s product strategy. His focus on user experience ensures the platform is both powerful and intuitive.

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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Close to the work.

We’re in the middle of America’s manufacturing region, surrounded by the foundries and plants we build for. It keeps us close to the problems worth solving.