Why AI Is The Next Step for CAD Design

Throughout the history of project design, having tools to assist you was present in every iteration of a workspace. Before Computer Aided Design (CAD), people used drafting tables to blueprint ideas with the help of scale rulers, French curves, and templates. Once people transitioned to virtual project design and CAD, each CAD software came with its own set of unique tools to utilize. Nowadays, many CAD systems can be controlled with a stylus or mouse and offer a plethora of tools to utilize. However, the new era of technological innovation has yielded one of the most versatile and useful tools in CAD history.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swept across numerous industries and project design is no exception. Most prominently, SOLIDWORKS has integrated Aura AI into its software, which has both generative AI and large language model capabilities. This means this AI can learn from user behavior and generate new responses based on its impression of the user. However, this AI also plays a much more active role when it comes to project design. Based on which workflow you are in, Aura AI can provide predictive assistance to help speed up project design. Ultimately, whether you’re experienced with AI or a novice, Aura AI can adapt to your skill level and make project design much easier for you.

Source: SolidWorks