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Dalibor Vuchikj
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My vision is to support companies and organizations in the development and implementation of mechanical engineering and operational projects. As a Mechanical Engineer by education, combined with a deep passion for new technologies. Specialize in offering cutting-edge digital methods and technologies, including 3D scanning, intelligent 3D modeling, documentation, 3D data processing and optimization, analysis, simulations, VR integration, and more.
Using AI Modeling Tools to Automate Engineering Workflows
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are becoming increasingly important in CAD and 3D modeling workflows. Modern engineering software is introducing tools that help automate repetitive tasks, generate design alternatives, assist with design decisions, and improve the way engineers interact with complex 3D models.
Several leading CAD platforms demonstrate how AI, generative design, and intelligent automation can support different stages of the engineering design process.
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Revit supports generative design workflows that allow engineers and designers to explore multiple design alternatives based on defined goals, constraints, and project requirements.
Instead of manually developing and comparing every possible solution, users can generate different design options and evaluate them according to selected criteria. This approach can reduce repetitive work and help teams explore more alternatives during the early stages of design.
PTC Creo
PTC Creo provides generative design capabilities that help engineers explore optimized design solutions based on defined engineering requirements.
Users can specify parameters such as materials, manufacturing methods, loads, and design constraints. The software can then generate and evaluate possible design solutions, providing engineers with additional information for further development and optimization.
Siemens NX
Siemens NX incorporates AI-assisted and intelligent automation capabilities into different areas of the engineering workflow. These tools can help users find similar components, automate repetitive operations, receive contextual suggestions, and interact more efficiently with complex CAD data.
By reducing time spent searching for information or repeating common modeling operations, these capabilities can help engineers focus more attention on engineering decisions, analysis, and design development.
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS includes intelligent assistance and automation features designed to reduce repetitive modeling tasks. Design Assistant capabilities can support activities such as component selection, placement, mating, and the creation of certain design elements.
These tools can recognize patterns in user actions and provide suggestions that help simplify repetitive operations within the CAD workflow. This can reduce the amount of manual interaction required when working with complex assemblies and repetitive design tasks.
AI as a Support Tool for Engineers
The growing use of AI, generative design, and automation in CAD software does not remove the need for engineering knowledge and decision-making. Instead, these technologies can support engineers by reducing repetitive work, exploring more design alternatives, and making complex engineering data easier to manage.
As these capabilities continue to develop, engineers can use them alongside traditional CAD tools to improve design workflows and dedicate more time to technical analysis, optimization, problem-solving, and engineering decisions.