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Building the Future of AI for CAD/CAE Engineering

A developer is building an AI platform for CAD/CAE engineering that goes beyond traditional large language models by combining AI agents, CAD feature understanding, engineering knowledge graphs, and simulation-aware decision support. The platform aims to assist mechanical engineers with tasks such as CAD modeling, design optimization, and simulation setup, rather than just answering questions. The developer is seeking collaborators from engineering, AI research, and CAD/CAE fields.

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I'm going to develop an AI platform focused on the CAD/CAE engineering workflow.

While today's large language models are excellent at understanding documentation and engineering knowledge, I've found that traditional embedding-based retrieval has limitations when it comes to understanding complex CAD models, engineering macros, feature trees, and procedural design logic. Instead of treating CAD files as plain text, I'm exploring a new approach that combines:

AI Agents capable of engineering reasoning

CAD feature and parameter understanding

Engineering knowledge graphs

Macro and automation execution

Design history and procedural reasoning

Simulation-aware decision support

My long-term vision is to build an AI engineering assistant that can work alongside mechanical engineers—not just answer questions, but actually understand how a model is constructed, automate repetitive engineering tasks, assist with simulation setup, optimize designs, and accelerate product development.

Potential applications include:

• AI-assisted CAD modeling

• Automatic drawing generation

• Intelligent design modification

• CAE simulation setup and optimization

• Manufacturing-aware design recommendations

• Engineering document generation

• Knowledge retrieval across large engineering projects

I'm looking to connect with engineers, AI researchers, CAD/CAE specialists, and forward-thinking collaborators who believe AI will fundamentally transform engineering over the next decade.

If you're interested in building the next generation of engineering intelligence, I'd love to connect and exchange ideas. Best Regards

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