AI for CAD / CAM
AI-generated CNC machining strategies and toolpaths
CAM Assist integrates with existing CAM software and uses AI to generate machining strategies and toolpaths and estimate cycle times, so programmers can program parts faster.
CNC & MachiningCAD / CAMGenerate editable CAD models from text prompts
Zoo's Text-to-CAD generates CAD models from text prompts that you can import into the CAD program of your choice.
CAD / CAMHardware StartupsMechanical engineering copilot for technical answers and part selection
Leo AI positions itself as a mechanical engineering copilot that answers technical questions with cited sources, helps find parts and creates concept images and 3D models.
CAD / CAMHardware StartupsAI copilot for CAD and 3D modeling workflows
Backflip describes itself as an AI copilot that CADs like a human, aimed at cutting time spent on manual CAD and 3D modeling tasks.
CAD / CAMMetrologyHardware StartupsGenerative design for lightweight, manufacturable parts
Autodesk's generative design lets engineers set goals, constraints, materials and manufacturing methods and explore many software-generated design options.
CAD / CAM3D Printing & AdditiveAutomated geometry generation and validation
nTop generates and validates engineering geometry automatically from requirements, widely used for lattices and complex additive designs.
CAD / CAM3D Printing & AdditiveCloud-native CAD and PDM product development
Onshape is a cloud product development platform combining CAD, data management and collaboration from conception to production, and has added an AI assistant for users.
CAD / CAMHardware StartupsAI-accelerated simulation to explore design alternatives
Ansys SimAI is an AI platform that lets engineers rapidly explore and predict the performance of design alternatives, trained on prior simulation data.
Simulation & CAECAD / CAM3D deep learning to predict design performance
Neural Concept offers an AI-first engineering platform used by OEMs to predict performance of 3D designs and speed product development.
Simulation & CAECAD / CAMAI for design, manufacturing and operation of complex products
PhysicsX builds AI to improve the design, manufacturing and operation of complex products and processes, applied in sectors such as aerospace and automotive.
Simulation & CAECAD / CAMLattice design software for DLS 3D printing
Carbon pairs its Digital Light Synthesis process with design software for generating lattices for end-use parts.
3D Printing & AdditiveCAD / CAMMetrology and manufacturing intelligence software
Hexagon offers metrology hardware and software plus CAD/CAM tools for manufacturing.
MetrologyQuality & InspectionCAD / CAM