Introduction:
Hello fellow engineers and tech enthusiasts,
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are no longer confined to academic research or software development—they are now at the core of engineering applications. Every day, new tools emerge, existing platforms integrate AI modules, and engineering workflows become smarter, faster, and more efficient.
In this thread, I’d like to hear about the AI tools you use most, the purposes you use them for, and how they’ve impacted your work. Manual methods are increasingly being replaced by data-driven systems that can predict, optimize, and accelerate decision-making.
Where Is AI Used in Engineering?
Here are some key areas where AI is making a difference—feel free to share your own experiences within these or other domains:
🔧 Design and CAD Modeling:
AI plugins in tools like SolidWorks and Fusion 360 enable automatic part optimization, weight reduction, and stress analysis.
Generative design tools allow engineers to define constraints and automatically generate optimal geometries.
📊 Production Planning and Quoting:
AI-powered time estimation and cost analysis tools are used in sheet metal processing and CNC operations.
Some companies calculate laser cutting time using AI and generate quotes based on hourly machine rates.
🧠 Simulation and Analysis:
AI enhances FEA and CFD simulations by speeding up solving times and predicting errors.
Mesh optimization for complex geometries is now often AI-driven.
🔍 Quality Control and Image Processing:
AI algorithms integrated with camera systems automatically detect surface defects, measurement deviations, and production flaws.
🔧 Predictive Maintenance:
AI systems using sensor data can forecast machine failures and optimize maintenance schedules.
Discussion Questions:
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the following:
🔹 What AI tools do you use most frequently?
🔹 In which engineering processes have you integrated them?
🔹 Do they truly make your work easier, or do manual methods still feel more reliable?
🔹 Which new AI tools have impressed you the most recently?
Closing:
Let’s use this thread to share experiences, discover new tools, and learn from each other. AI is no longer just part of engineering—it’s becoming engineering itself. Your insights are valuable in this transformation.
Looking forward to your contributions!
Hello fellow engineers and tech enthusiasts,
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are no longer confined to academic research or software development—they are now at the core of engineering applications. Every day, new tools emerge, existing platforms integrate AI modules, and engineering workflows become smarter, faster, and more efficient.
In this thread, I’d like to hear about the AI tools you use most, the purposes you use them for, and how they’ve impacted your work. Manual methods are increasingly being replaced by data-driven systems that can predict, optimize, and accelerate decision-making.
Where Is AI Used in Engineering?
Here are some key areas where AI is making a difference—feel free to share your own experiences within these or other domains:
🔧 Design and CAD Modeling:
AI plugins in tools like SolidWorks and Fusion 360 enable automatic part optimization, weight reduction, and stress analysis.
Generative design tools allow engineers to define constraints and automatically generate optimal geometries.
📊 Production Planning and Quoting:
AI-powered time estimation and cost analysis tools are used in sheet metal processing and CNC operations.
Some companies calculate laser cutting time using AI and generate quotes based on hourly machine rates.
🧠 Simulation and Analysis:
AI enhances FEA and CFD simulations by speeding up solving times and predicting errors.
Mesh optimization for complex geometries is now often AI-driven.
🔍 Quality Control and Image Processing:
AI algorithms integrated with camera systems automatically detect surface defects, measurement deviations, and production flaws.
🔧 Predictive Maintenance:
AI systems using sensor data can forecast machine failures and optimize maintenance schedules.
Discussion Questions:
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the following:
🔹 What AI tools do you use most frequently?
🔹 In which engineering processes have you integrated them?
🔹 Do they truly make your work easier, or do manual methods still feel more reliable?
🔹 Which new AI tools have impressed you the most recently?
Closing:
Let’s use this thread to share experiences, discover new tools, and learn from each other. AI is no longer just part of engineering—it’s becoming engineering itself. Your insights are valuable in this transformation.
Looking forward to your contributions!