Bench automates end-to-end engineering design workflows across existing CAD and CAE toolstacks using AI agents. This automation significantly cuts down design iteration times from days to minutes, accelerating time to market. The platform allows engineering teams to scale impact and focus on high-leverage R&D by handling manual tasks autonomously.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Hardware design reviews often involve disparate tools and communication channels, leading to miscommunication, delays, and increased risk of errors. Teams struggle to efficiently consolidate feedback on CAD models and 2D drawings, resulting in longer design cycles and last-minute changes.
Solution
Bench is a browser-based platform that streamlines hardware design reviews by enabling teams to collaboratively review CAD models, 2D drawings, and simulations without requiring additional software downloads. The platform allows users to attach comments, issues, and supporting evidence directly to specific design elements, providing contextualized feedback and ensuring clear communication. By keeping requirements visible during the review process and facilitating validation with supporting evidence, Bench helps teams meet all design requirements and reduce miscommunication. The platform also automates the generation of meeting minutes for compliance purposes.
Target Audience
Bench is designed for hardware engineering teams, product development teams, and manufacturing organizations that need to streamline their design review process and improve cross-departmental collaboration.
Features
- Browser-based access for reviewing CAD models, 2D drawings, and simulations
- Ability to attach comments, issues, and evidence directly to design elements
- Requirement tracking and validation features
- Automated meeting minutes generation for ISO 9001 compliance
- Real-time collaboration across engineering and business teams