Is AI replacing CAD designers already?

AI software like ChatGPT from OpenAI or MidJourney has been moving far faster than anticipated, and it is interesting that they have started taking over the jobs expected to be replaced by AI last such as art. This is my take on the matter

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[alex]

As someone already stated, AI is improving exponentially. It is extremely hard to make predictions but I ve been in design for over 25 years and lately, I find it overwhelming the amount of changes / improvements that are happening as a designer. CAD tools will be impacted a lot earlier than we think. I believe that within 2 years we ll see major changes in the CAD industry.

[HeyDesire]

Way too many effects in this video, makes it distracting to watch. Zooms, cuts and everything else added a bit too much. Good message tho!

[janvanik]

When I started in the design department in 1993, there were 8 people. I started on the drawing board. Then he started in 1995 AutoCAD and Catia V4. The design department decreased to 4 people and did more work. After a few years, Catii V4 and AutoCAD replaced Catie 5. Of the 8 people, we ended up on two with greater productivity and more complicated geometry. The advent of modern parametric CAD system reduced the number of designers and the onset of artificial intelligence implemented in these CAD systems will lead to another even greater reduction in the number of designers.

[larryfriese]

Well this is what ChatGPT said. "It is unlikely that AI will completely replace CAD (Computer-Aided Design) designers in the near future. While AI and machine learning algorithms have made significant advancements in recent years, they still have limitations when it comes to creating complex designs. CAD designers have a strong understanding of design principles and can apply their creativity and expertise to produce unique and innovative designs..."

[deadhead]

I also see AI scanning objects such as old 2d pdfs drawings into CAD software with native part history and linked drawing with views being super useful and replacing a lot of grunt work of archival work or bring old designs into the modern work flow

[keelfly]

Yes. My friend was fired recently they gave her a grey excuse, but in reality, someone in her office (who didn't like her really) was secretly training on AI options and made her redundant. And that, in a small architectural studio in some small insignificant place. Imagine what will happen in large studios.

[cleisonarmandomanriqueagui]

It could be amazing to teach the AI how to 3d model basic stuff like saying : Put all threads that were missing in my cad 3d model or based on this 3d model do a futuristic design like similar to filters for photos but it needs to APPEAR IN THE DESIGN TREE . Make a 3d model of 3 possible ways to sketch a robot that can do a specific task . Future is amazing !

[deadhead]

that new tool you described to drag and push solids with organics shapes, just made it even easier for AI to interface with 3D modeling. Like we will see AI integration explode after that tool is refined I guarantee it. Assemblies will always be the major hurdle to overcome, programing all the various assembly constraints would be too much. But i could see scanning objects and AI creating solids with that new tool like lightening fast.

[TheSplayMan]

Nice, I've been geeking out on 3d experience vids, while doing your course 😀
Too much fun

[trexinvert]

If we had the same "marketing" people back when CAD was released, CAD would be called Computer Artificial Drafting.
The reality of CAD is that it is an advancement over pencil lead, vellum paper, drafting table, triangles, and an electric erasing machine.
The computer line's cannot draw itself.
Ofcourse, there is solid modeling...don't get me started on that.

[mehandesmechonot]

AI will replace neither programmers nor CAD designers. It will simply be a useful tool to be more productive for small code or component portions. As soon as you approach a complex problem, you need to give it so much structure, constraints, directions, originality that finally you end up typing 'not like this, do this...' a million times. Its simply not effective for big problems. Just a hype.

[nanhihi]

Im mechanical engineer, my response is CAD and taking care about the drawing,
Chat GPT now cannot replacing me, but In nearly future they would become our soulmate like the smart phone or some artificial companion, now their jobs help me calculating something or find the journal and references I dont mind that they can or cannot change my way but surely, Asking your self the evolution of them are exactly rise and where are we, the humanity where are we will standing when that time comes against or together.

[CigaraHello]

Awesome video once again. Is there any possible way to see a video or shorts with some tips and tricks for car modeling in solidworks? Thanks!

[DeanBateman]

If Midjourney can produce the art of such a great quality i would not be surprised if 3d shapes could be created as well, using the same method, inputting a phrase "aluminium platform ladder 2m high, with side rails". i fully believe this could be achieved, where we could expand is with a maths engine that you could tell it, "it needs to support 150kg" "apply the ladder and stair design priciples to the design". An Engine is probably abit of an over reach, but simple mechanical designs or structural steel frames can surely be created.
But great advise, on become great at what you do, as well as learning the new technology. if it does replace your job, it still needs someone to drive it, it will just make your job alot more efficient.

[itsnotallrainbowsandunicor]

I do not believe AI will replace CAD designers, but it will challenge those to accept AI as a complimentary feature. And for those CAD designers who do not adopt the AI will be replaced with those who know how to use least to some extent. We can see in assembly and manufacturing where robots have replaced certain job roles, but also prepared new roles for people to receive a more technical training in operating and fixing robots. JMHO.

[keenanwekesa]

There's automated modelling in Autodesk Fusion 360. Very useful.

[ethanorians]

CAD was supposed to replace draftsmen, today draftsmen are CAD operators. AI may replace some aspects of design but it will likely create a whole new category of careers.

[phoenixmistertwo]

In my line of work, in Land Survey and Mapping, we can get auto linework, which is already around prior to ai, that may smooth edges and refine the drawing but it wont ever be able to draft through bad shots or piecey located 3d hardscapes. This drafting is, afterall, modeling the real world instead of designs.

[oldbaldfatman]

April 23, 2023---I'm REALLY hoping that I'll be able to use A.I. & CAD. I build models and have been trying to learn CAD and it's been kicking my ass. Maybe because I'm 70 and this old dog is unable to learn a new trick. Got a lot of kits that I'd like to add resin detail to, which is my wanting to learn CAD, along with creating new figures.

I already have plenty of ideas to replace draftsmen, I think AI will start doing pdf drawings from the 3d model and at some extent the drawing environment will be a secondary tool.