NexCAD is an engineering technology brand building AI tools to speed up design reviews and mechanical design workflows. Its AI Drawing Checker analyzes technical drawings to identify missing dimensions, tolerance and GD&T issues, design inconsistencies, compliance concerns, and potential manufacturability risks before production. It supports checks against standards including BS8888, other BS/EN ISO standards, and ASME Y14.

5, as well as company-specific guidelines. The platform integrates with Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, allowing teams to work within familiar CAD tools. Engineers can review the AI’s findings, accept suggested corrections, and use Autofix to apply approved changes; final decisions remain with the engineer.

NexCAD says its automated analysis can reduce review times by up to 80%, while capturing corrections, approvals, and feedback in a structured knowledge base that helps tailor future recommendations. The company also promotes AI Copilot capabilities for automating mechanical design workflows and 2D drawing creation. NexCAD reports that more than 2,500 drawings have been checked and that its tools are used by over 1,000 engineers