Smart Product Search
Help Technical Buyers Find the Right Product Faster
Technical buyers search differently.
They don't search for inspiration. They search with intent.
They know the specifications they need, the standards products must meet, and the attributes that matter for their application. They compare products based on technical details and expect to find the right product quickly.
Traditional website search often struggles with complex product assortments and technical product information.
That's why Etidome offers Smart Product Search, designed specifically for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors operating in the technical industry.
Built Around Product Data
Search is only as good as the information behind it.
When product data is incomplete, inconsistent, or poorly structured, customers struggle to find what they need.
That's why Smart Product Search relies on high-quality product information, including:
Technical specifications
Product attributes
ETIM classifications
Product relationships
Alternative products
Accessory products
Documentation and certificates
By connecting search to structured product data, customers receive more relevant results and can make decisions with confidence.
Technical Buyers Search Differently
A consumer might search for a "garden hose."
A technical buyer searches for:
Diameter: 25 mm
Material: PVC
Pressure Rating: 16 bar
Connection Type: Female Thread
ETIM Classification
Product Compatibility
The challenge isn't finding products.
The challenge is finding the right product.
Powerfind is our intelligent search layer built on top of the proven capabilities of Apache Solr. While Solr provides a powerful and highly scalable search engine, Powerfind removes its technical complexity by delivering a user-friendly solution optimized for technical product data. The result is fast, accurate, and attribute-driven product search without the complexity of managing the underlying technology.
Search Beyond Keywords
Most search engines rely on keywords.
Technical buyers need more than keyword matching.
Smart Product Search understands the context behind technical products and enables customers to search using:
Product specifications
Attribute values
Product codes
Manufacturer article numbers
ETIM characteristics
Standards and certifications
This helps users find products even when they don't know the exact product name.
Intelligent Filtering
Large assortments require more than a search box.
Filters are often just as important as search itself.
Smart Product Search enables customers to narrow results using relevant technical characteristics and product attributes.
Examples include:
Voltage
Dimensions
Material
Capacity
Connection Type
IP Rating
Power Consumption
ETIM Features
The result is a faster and more intuitive product discovery experience.
Designed for B2B Commerce
Smart Product Search is particularly valuable within B2B e-commerce environments.
Business buyers often know exactly what they need and want to complete their purchasing process as efficiently as possible.
Integrated into your webshop or customer portal, Smart Product Search helps customers:
Find products faster
Reduce search time
Compare alternatives
Discover compatible products
Improve purchasing accuracy
Increase self-service adoption
The result is a better customer experience and higher digital adoption.
ETIM-Powered Product Discovery
For technical businesses, ETIM creates a powerful foundation for search and navigation.
Standardized classifications and characteristics allow customers to compare products more effectively and filter assortments using consistent product information.
By leveraging ETIM data within search, customers can quickly identify products that match their requirements while reducing the risk of selecting the wrong item.
Powered by PowerFind
PowerFind is the technology behind Etidome's Smart Product Search capability.
Integrated seamlessly into your digital commerce platform, PowerFind combines structured product data, intelligent indexing, advanced filtering, and ETIM-driven product discovery to create a search experience tailored to the technical industry.
Whether your assortment contains thousands or hundreds of thousands of products, PowerFind helps customers find exactly what they need.
See how we deliver digital b2b commerce
STG is a Belgian wholesale distributor in sanitary and technical products. Their redesigned webshop includes a mega menu, enhanced search and direct add to cart, connected to a network of 53 physical Pro Shops.
Van Egmond is a Dutch wholesale distributor in electrotechnical products. Their webshop became a reference point for other distributors in the sector — and is used by their own internal staff to look up product information faster than their ERP allows.