AI Cloned Adobe. Is CAD Next? Not So Fast.

AI cloned Adobe and NVIDIA open-sourced a geometry kernel. That doesn't mean a free AutoCAD or SolidWorks is weeks away. A plea for patience, skepticism, and real competition.
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More

AI cloned Adobe and NVIDIA open-sourced a geometry kernel. That doesn't mean a free AutoCAD or SolidWorks is weeks away. A plea for patience, skepticism, and real competition.

A new open-source toolkit, That Open Engine 3.4.0, addresses long-standing issues in BIM workflows by offering an integrated 2D technical drawing system. It enables users to generate, annotate, and export plans directly from BIM models in a browser without relying on external CAD tools. This innovative solution eliminates licensing barriers, making it accessible for all.