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AdamCAD

Paid

AI CAD Copilot for Hardware Teams

4.5
Type
Saas

About AdamCAD

Adam is an AI CAD copilot designed for hardware engineering teams, backed by Y Combinator. It connects to CAD tools (Onshape, Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks), PLMs (Arena), supplier catalogs (McMaster-Carr, Digi-Key, Xometry), and collaboration tools (Slack, Gmail, Jira, Linear, Notion, Airtable, Google Drive) to automate recurring hardware tasks. Users interact via Slack or email, asking Adam to prepare design review briefs, clean up BOMs, create ECO packets, draft RFQs, compare supplier options, track build blockers, find component alternates, and package factory handoffs. Adam reads geometry, BOMs, drawings, and revisions in real time without exporting copies, and returns branched model edits, reconciled BOMs, updated drawings, render sets, and drafted RFQs directly linked to source data.

Key Features

Prepare design review briefs from build notes, issues, and CAD screenshots
Compare supplier options with cost drivers, lead times, and risks
Clean up BOMs by filling missing manufacturer part numbers and flagging long-lead items
Create ECO packets with affected parts, risks, approvals, and supplier instructions
Draft RFQ emails with tolerances, finish, quantity breaks, and target delivery
Track build blockers and assign owners, next steps, and dates
Find pin-compatible component alternates with firmware and supply-chain tradeoffs
Package factory handoffs with drawings, BOM, QA checklist, and open questions
Connect to Onshape, Fusion, SolidWorks, Arena, McMaster-Carr, Digi-Key, Xometry, and 3,000+ other tools
Work via Slack or email with natural language commands

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Deep integration with major CAD, PLM, and supplier platforms
  • Works through familiar tools like Slack and email
  • Handles complex, multi-step engineering tasks autonomously
  • Real-time data connection without exporting or migrating IP
  • Backed by Y Combinator, indicating startup credibility and potential
Cons
  • Pricing is not publicly listed (contact required)
  • Requires integration with existing CAD/PLM stack, which may have a learning curve
  • May not support all specialized CAD or PLM tools beyond the listed ones

Best For

Automating design review preparation for hardware teamsStreamlining supplier sourcing and comparisonCleaning up and reconciling bills of materialsCreating engineering change order (ECO) packetsDrafting requests for quotation (RFQ) with detailed specificationsTracking and resolving build blockers in productionFinding alternative components for backordered partsPackaging manufacturing handoff documentation

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FAQ

How do I interact with Adam?
You can message Adam from Slack or email using natural language commands.
What CAD tools does Adam integrate with?
Adam integrates with Onshape, Autodesk Fusion, and SolidWorks.
Does Adam require exporting or migrating my CAD data?
No, Adam reads your geometry, BOMs, drawings, and revisions in real time without exporting copies.
What kind of tasks can Adam perform?
Adam can prepare design reviews, compare suppliers, clean up BOMs, create ECO packets, draft RFQs, track blockers, find component alternates, and package factory handoffs.