Launch HN: Adam (YC W25) – Open-Source AI CAD

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35 points | by zachdive an hour ago ago

13 comments

  • dvh 18 minutes ago

    I asked it to create 3d model of "AMF-O97L45-DB". It pulled datasheet and generated 3D model. Left is reality, right is what was generated: https://imgur.com/a/oNaz51q

    - wrong pitch

    - wrong pins position

    - missing pins

  • _pdp_ 30 minutes ago

    Very cool. Why not start with an MCP instead?

    An existing LLM could drive the generation while the MCP can render the final result?

    • zachdive 24 minutes ago

      We're intent on building a dedicated editor, that way we can build a lot of nice UI! We'd also like to build public mcps for some of the popular cad tools

  • jrflo an hour ago

    Can you talk more about the UI for face/edge selection that you're working on? Is that only going to be in the OnShape/Fusion plugins?

    • zachdive 41 minutes ago

      It's currently in the plugins and we're working on bringing it to CADAM. Basically you'll be able to use the GUI, and give face/edge selection context to your prompt "extrude a hole through this face". It's directly tied to us adding brep support.

  • zardo 27 minutes ago

    FYI there is already a product with a very similar name, CADEM.

    • zachdive 22 minutes ago

      Oh thanks! What's CADEM?

      • zardo 17 minutes ago

        I think it's primarily for designing chemical processing systems, though I know it through the pipe layout software being used off-label to design vehicle electrical harnesses.

  • paulglx an hour ago

    It could be a nice touch to give some examples of what it's possible to ask CADAM!

    • zachdive 44 minutes ago

      Yes good idea! We've added a few in the read me if you'd like to take a look

  • q3k 22 minutes ago

    > A complete V8 internal combustion engine

    Yeah, no, that's a lie. This isn't a CAD model. It's a fantasy 3d model that looks like it's straight out of Gearhead Garage (1999).

    Any time I see these 'AI CAD' solutions it's always toys, toys, toys. Show me something functional that you've actually manufactured (shitty 3D prints don't count). Or at least show me something that can actually be assembled and isn't just a bunch of boxes with no fasteners to hold them together.

    • zachdive 12 minutes ago

      We could defo update our readme! What do you think of this?: https://x.com/aaronli/status/2064876123109089742?s=20

      Fable 5 in our Fusion Extension.

      • q3k 6 minutes ago

        I see cams intersecting eachother and still nothing that is actually ready to be manufactured or even looks like a design that has had any thought put into it. It's the CAD equivalent of idle doodling.

        Do you have a single person on your team that's actually a mechanical engineer with practical industry experience?