The Next Big Change in CAD Software

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Throughout the history of project design, being accurate and precise is the most important factor when planning the project. In the 1950’s, this meant using a drafting table that is several feet wide and long. Attached to a drafting table is a light, scale rule, and several templates. Decades later, Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs were introduced and each program came with their own set of tools to use for virtually designing a project. As time went on, these programs became more and more refined and the tools that came with them also improved.

Nowadays, some CAD programs are turning their attention to a new tool that has recently emerged. Artificial intelligence (AI) has provided new ways to speed up the project design process. SOLIDWORKS’s Aura AI, for example, has the ability to learn from user behavior and offer predictive solutions during the modeling process. It can also handle any user queries and transform images to a CAD sketch. Ultimately, Aura AI has something to offer for people that are experienced with AI or unfamiliar. If you want to speed up the project design process, taking advantage of CAD AI is the best way to get a step ahead on your project. 

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Source: SolidWorks