CADAI provides an AI assistant that integrates with SolidWorks and PDM/PLM systems to accelerate mechanical design workflows. This tool automates CAD modeling, variant creation, and design checks using proprietary engineering data. The platform enables engineers to quickly find existing CAD models and relevant documentation, significantly reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Mechanical engineers spend a large portion of their time locating existing parts, creating repetitive model variants, and manually verifying design assumptions within CAD environments. Accessing relevant data across PDM/PLM systems often requires multiple tools and manual queries, leading to delays and increased risk of errors. These inefficiencies limit the capacity for creative engineering work and inflate project costs.
Solution
CADAI delivers an AI‑driven assistant that sits inside SolidWorks and connects directly to enterprise PDM/PLM repositories. Users interact via a natural‑language chat interface to request part searches, generate model variants, or run design‑logic checks while they are modeling. The assistant leverages a proprietary large‑language model fine‑tuned on the company’s own CAD data, enabling accurate retrieval of 3D models, drawings, and documentation without leaving the CAD environment. Real‑time validation of design assumptions is performed automatically, reducing the need for separate verification steps. By automating repetitive modeling tasks and streamlining data access, CADAI frees engineers to focus on higher‑value design work and can generate multi‑million‑dollar savings for midsize engineering firms.
Target Audience
The primary customers are mechanical design teams in engineering firms—such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment manufacturers—that use SolidWorks and enterprise PDM/PLM systems for product development.
Features
- Chat‑to‑design interface that translates natural‑language queries into SolidWorks actions
- AI‑powered search across Phoenix PDM and SolidWorks PDM Professional for instant part and document retrieval
- Automated generation of product variants using existing CAD data and design rules
- Real‑time design‑assumption checking that flags logical conflicts during modeling
- Seamless integration with SolidWorks without requiring additional plugins or manual data export
- Ability to retrieve CAD information without opening SolidWorks, enabling quick reference from any workstation
- Secure handling of proprietary engineering data with enterprise‑grade access controls