CAD
Engineering Lessons Hidden Inside Everyday Hardware
From Tesla’s early Powerwall to acoustic test heads and the Falkirk Wheel, familiar technologies reveal the value of iteration, precise testing, and clever mechanical design.
AI-Native Tools Point to a New Direction for BIM
AIA26 showcased neoBIM, Archistar, MeltPlan, and Mosaic as AI moves deeper into design, compliance, preconstruction, and AEC resource planning.
Autodesk Maps a Long-Term Vision for AI in Engineering Design
Geometry-aware foundation models and project intelligence could redefine CAD and BIM beyond today’s language models.
CAD Vendors Say AI Can’t Be Used to Design. Please Tell Me Why.
CAD is a language after all. So why are we pretending that LLMs are of no use?
MIT Turns Flat Designs Into Printable 3D Objects
A new AI-powered system converts 2D images into editable 3D models, making rapid prototyping faster and more accessible.
