ADAM LAUNCHES OPEN-SOURCE AI CAD PLATFORM
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Adam, a Y Combinator W25 startup, unveiled CADAM, an open-source text-to-CAD platform that uses AI agents to automate mechanical design generation. The platform converts text instructions into CAD code, positioning AI as the primary tool for mechanical design workflows.
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