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REV1

Engineering drawings in minutes not hours

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REV1 is an AI-powered GD&T automation tool for mechanical engineers that converts 3D CAD models into fully annotated, production-ready 2D drawings. It addresses the time and error risk involved in manually creating engineering drawings by identifying functional intent in assemblies and applying geometric controls and tolerance values based on part functions, producing ASME Y14.5-2018 compliant drawings.

The tool generates drawings directly inside existing CAD software and includes an AI chatbot for reviewable design rationale. It captures critical surfaces, fits, and function, and can enforce company standards alongside embedded standards content. Compared with CAD incumbents, REV1 applies GD&T automatically rather than offering manual annotation or suggestions only.

REV1 is aimed at mechanical engineers and hardware development teams. It is offered through a demo request process, including a 30-minute demo with a founder using a real CAD file.

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