The latest articles on DEV Community by ChengJun Jang (@chengjun_jang_1e4e747f4e4). https://dev.to/chengjun_jang_1e4e747f4e4 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4026571%2F8f71dc48-aa26-42cb-8570-fe8bcbcb6de1.png https://dev.to/chengjun_jang_1e4e747f4e4 en ChengJun Jang Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:05:11 +0000 https://dev.to/chengjun_jang_1e4e747f4e4/building-the-future-of-ai-for-cadcae-engineering-2h4o https://dev.to/chengjun_jang_1e4e747f4e4/building-the-future-of-ai-for-cadcae-engineering-2h4o <p>I'm going to develop an AI platform focused on the CAD/CAE engineering workflow.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Instead of treating CAD files as plain text, I'm exploring a new approach that combines:</p> <p>AI Agents capable of engineering reasoning<br> CAD feature and parameter understanding<br> Engineering knowledge graphs<br> Macro and automation execution<br> Design history and procedural reasoning<br> Simulation-aware decision support</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Potential applications include:<br> • AI-assisted CAD modeling<br> • Automatic drawing generation<br> • Intelligent design modification<br> • CAE simulation setup and optimization<br> • Manufacturing-aware design recommendations<br> • Engineering document generation<br> • Knowledge retrieval across large engineering projects</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you're interested in building the next generation of engineering intelligence, I'd love to connect and exchange ideas.<br> Best Regards</p> cfd ansys admas agents