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CAD (Computer-Aided Design) uses software to create precise drawings and 3D models for products, buildings, and machines.

Jeff Bezos’ $41 Billion Prometheus Wants to Reinvent Engineering

June 14, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Prometheus AI

People are confused about Jeff Bezos’ new AI startup that just came out of stealth with $12 billion in funding and a $41 billion valuation.

Unitree’s Rise Accelerates Development of Hyper-Realistic Humanoids

October 26, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Next Generation Lifelike Humanoid Robots

A few years into the humanoid craze, robots are becoming more refined in their designs, more fluid in their motions, and less reliant on humans in the loop.

Hate It or Love It: Text-to-CAD Technology Proves Divisive

May 14, 2026January 30, 2025 by Mike Kalil
CAD software on tablet

Let’s get to the bottom of the battle over the love it or hate it technology of early 2025, Text to CAD.

Nvidia Backs Taiwan-based MetAI Tech That Transforms 2D Layouts to Digital Twins

May 14, 2026January 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
MetAI digital twin of a warehouse that's SimReady

Nvidia-backed startup MetAI says its technology can transform complex 2D layouts into digital twin environments in just minutes.

Is Text-to-CAD the Future of Product Design?

May 14, 2026January 3, 2025 by Mike Kalil
CAD software on a computer screen

While it’s still in its early stages, the potential for widespread adoption of AI-driven 3D modeling is significant.

From CAD to 4K Reality: Porsche Uplevels Media Relations with Spatial Computing

November 2, 2025December 9, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Porsche 911 Spatial Computing Presentation

The way Porsche unveils its new sports cars is next level.

Neuralink + Tesla Optimus = Cybernetic Superpowers?

May 4, 2026August 28, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Cybernetic Superpowers Concept

Elon Musk envisions a future where physically handicapped people’s abilities could surpass the able-bodied. That’s what he said during Neuralink’s …

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Additive Manufacturing Timeline: From 1860s Photosculptures to 2050s Mars Colonization

May 3, 2026June 18, 2024 by Mike Kalil
3D printers

It’s been decades since subtractive manufacturing was the only method for making parts.

Digital Twin 100-Year Timeline: From Early Simulations to Synthetic Human Integrations

May 3, 2026June 10, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Digital Twin Evolution

The virtual replicas of physical entities are revolutionizing industries from manufacturing to healthcare to urban planning with their advanced simulation capabilities.

Navy’s Slow Adoption of Digital Design Tools Hurting Shipbuilding Programs: GAO Report

May 3, 2026May 8, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Navy vessel digital twin illustration

The US Navy’s slow adoption of digital design tools is impeding its shipbuilding efforts, according to a new report submitted to Congress. 

2004 vs. 2024: Defense Systems and How They’re Developed

May 3, 2026April 15, 2024 by Mike Kalil
2004 vs 2024

Two decades after the Iraq War started, the weaponry and technology available for warfare remarkably more advanced, as is the way the systems are developed.

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