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Draftaid (YC W24) — Go from 3D models to CAD drawings using AI

DraftAid is the world's first generative AI for CAD manufacturing drawings, akin to GitHub Copilot but for CAD. It drastically shortens drawing creation time, turning hours into seconds.

Draftaid is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2024 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Go from 3D models to CAD drawings using AI. The founders listed are Mohammed Al-arnawoot (Founder/CEO), Abdullah Elqabbany (Founder/CPO), Tahsin Rahman (Founder/CTO) (Y Combinator directory entry, January 10, 2024).

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Draftaid

New accelerator entry · 2024-01-10 · the record

Winter 2024
batch
14
people
Early
stage
Canada
region
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BatchWinter 2024
Announced2024-01-10
StageEarly
StatusActive
Team size14
IndustryB2B
Sub-industryB2B -> Engineering, Product and Design
SectorsConstruction, Design, Manufacturing, Architecture, AI Assistant
RegionsCanada, America / Canada, Remote, Partly Remote
BasedToronto, ON, Canada
HiringNo
Sitehttps://draftaid.io/

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DraftAid is the world's first generative AI for CAD manufacturing drawings, akin to GitHub Copilot but for CAD. It drastically shortens drawing creation time, turning hours into seconds. Every product that is manufactured - from construction to aerospace, automotive, durable goods, and electronics—relies on drawings. Currently, engineers and designers painstakingly make these essential drawings manually. Draftaid streamlines this process saving teams millions in time and quality. The idea was born out of Abdullah's experience as a mechanical design team member, where he created thousands of drawings and longed for a more efficient process. Partnering with Tahsin, a neighbour with a PhD in AI, and Mohammed, a seasoned engineering VP with experience in construction software, they turned the dream into reality. Since their launch in August, DraftAid has engaged customers through targeted outreach and word-of-mouth, securing paid pilots with subsequent contracts valued at $150,000. Be a part of ushering in the new era of CAD designs!

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