Canvas Envision is a model‑based digital work instruction platform for manufacturers that lets technical authors create interactive, 3D‑enhanced assembly, maintenance and service guides directly from CAD data. An AI assistant generates visuals, parts lists and annotations from natural‑language prompts, while built‑in no‑code workflow tools and integrations with PLM, MES and other enterprise systems keep instructions up to date and enable real‑time frontline data capture. The solution is available as SaaS or on‑premises, helping reduce errors, accelerate training and improve operational efficiency.
Funding
$9.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Manufacturers often rely on static, paper‑based or 2D digital work instructions that are difficult to keep up to date, lead to human error, and require extensive manual authoring effort. This hampers onboarding, increases rework, and limits the ability to capture frontline feedback for continuous improvement.
Solution
Canvas Envision provides a model‑based digital work instruction platform that lets technical authors create interactive, 3D‑enhanced instructions directly from CAD data. An AI assistant, Evie, can generate visuals, parts lists, and annotations from natural‑language prompts, accelerating authoring and ensuring consistency. The platform links instructions to source CAD models, enabling instant updates when designs change and supporting real‑time data capture from operators. Deployable as SaaS or on‑premises, Envision integrates with PLM, MES, and other enterprise systems, allowing organizations to embed interactive guides into existing workflows and analytics pipelines.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturing companies and their technical authors who need to produce and maintain high‑quality assembly, maintenance, and service instructions for frontline workers, as well as engineering teams seeking to integrate work instructions with PLM/MES systems.
Features
- AI‑driven assistant (Evie) that creates 3D visuals, parts lists, and annotations from conversational commands
- Direct import of over 30 CAD formats and automatic association of instructions with source model data
- Interactive 3D models, multimedia (image, video, text, tables) and smart gadgets within step‑by‑step guides
- No‑code workflow builder and drag‑and‑drop authoring interface for rapid content creation
- Version control, user permissions, and 1 TB of cloud storage for collaborative authoring
- Export options include PNG, SVG, PDF and native .evDoc interactive format
- Integration APIs for PLM, MES, PDM, and other enterprise systems; optional evSDK for custom extensions
- Flexible deployment: SaaS cloud or self‑hosted on‑premises/private cloud