The startup develops a surface modeling tool that utilizes proprietary algorithms to create natural free-form curves and generate watertight, smooth surfaces. This technology enables users to efficiently design and manipulate complex three-dimensional shapes, significantly reducing the time required for surface design and editing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Creating complex 3D models with smooth, watertight surfaces often requires significant time and expertise, hindering designers and engineers who need efficient and intuitive tools. Traditional CAD software can be cumbersome for organic shape design, limiting creative exploration and slowing down product development cycles.
Solution
Phi is a cloud-based surface modeling tool that enables users to quickly design and manipulate complex 3D shapes with engineering precision. By using a curve-based modeling approach, Phi automatically calculates top-quality surfaces from free-form curves, combining artistic design with engineering requirements. The platform's intuitive interface and innovative tools allow both novice and professional users to focus on their design ideas and create watertight, smooth surfaces in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Phi also offers interoperability with other CAD systems and 3D printers through standard file formats.
Target Audience
The primary users are designers, engineers, and CAD professionals who require a fast, intuitive, and precise tool for creating complex 3D surface models.
Features
- Curve-based modeling: Draw free-form curves and Phi automatically calculates the surfaces.
- Top-quality surfaces: Generates watertight and smooth surfaces suitable for engineering applications.
- Intuitive User Interface: Easy and effortless modeling for both novice and professional users.
- Cloud/browser based: Runs on web browsers on any platform at interactive speeds.
- Onshape Integration: Convert Phi models to Onshape Part Studios, import reference models and sketches, and import/edit Onshape designs.
- Real Interoperability: Supports standard file formats for compatibility with other CAD systems and 3D printers.