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AI in Engineering

AI for PLM in Engineering

MJ Smith
February 20, 2026
4
min read
What does AI in PLM mean for discrete manufacturing? Learn why engineering leaders are moving beyond basic search to adopt powerful agentic AI workflows.
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AI in Engineering

Best AI Tools for VA/VE: A Guide for Mechanical Engineers

Mary Keough
February 6, 2026
12
min read
No single tool solves cost engineering. Learn how to combine AI agents, cost engines, and collaboration platforms (like CoLab and aPriori) to scale your VA/VE decisions effectively.
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Trust but Verify: A Mechanical Engineer’s Guide to Validating AI-Generated Designs

Adam Taaffe
February 2, 2026
6
min read
How do you verify what the AI gives you? Read the mechanical engineer’s guide to auditing generative designs for manufacturability, stress, and compliance.
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How to Use AI to Do an Injection Molding DFM Check

Mary Keough
January 26, 2026
6
min read
Improve injection molding DFM reviews with AI agents. Learn how tools like AutoReview catch critical draft and wall thickness errors to prevent costly tooling delays and standardize design quality.
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Building an engineering knowledge base for AI agents: can we capture design intent?

Jon Filson
January 23, 2026
7
min read
Learn how AI agents use engineering knowledge bases to capture design intent, reuse lessons learned, and deliver context-aware guidance engineers trust.
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AI Agents for Engineering Design: Real Examples, Capabilities, and How to Evaluate Them

MJ Smith
January 19, 2026
7
min read
What AI agents actually exist for engineering design today? We break down real-world examples (like CAD review), suitable workflows, and how leaders can evaluate maturity.
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Why BOM-to-Drawing Mismatches Happen and How AI Can Fix It

Mary Keough
January 15, 2026
6
min read
Despite rigorous checks, BOM-to-drawing mismatches still crop up too late. Learn how AI can help engineers catch these errors before a drawing reaches production.
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The Best AI Tools for Better GD&T

Mary Keough
January 8, 2026
7
min read
GD&T errors cause RFIs, scrap, and supplier friction. This guide compares 4 categories of AI tools—from drawing checkers to data extraction—to improve outcomes.
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McKinsey’s State of AI 2025: What Separates High Performers from the Rest

MJ Smith
January 7, 2026
4
min read
Only 5.5% of companies drive significant value from AI. Learn what separates McKinsey’s "high performers" in manufacturing—from budget benchmarks to agentic strategies.
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AI Agents vs. LLMs: A Guide for Engineering Leaders

MJ Smith
January 7, 2026
4
min read
Learn the critical difference between passive LLMs (like ChatGPT) and active AI Agents. A practical guide for engineering leaders on automating workflows.
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Best AI Tools for DFM: A Guide for Mechanical Engineers

Mary Keough
December 15, 2025
9
min read
Explore the 2025 guide to AI DFM tools, comparing rules-based automation vs. AI to help your engineering team reduce ECOs, scale senior expertise, and accelerate development.
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How to Use AI for Manufacturing Drawing Reviews: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mary Keough
December 15, 2025
7
min read
90% of leaders believe AI will outperform humans in drawing checks. Read the guide on integrating AI into your review workflow to cut cycle times and improve quality without replacing engineering judgment.
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Best AI Tools for Manufacturing Drawing Checks

Mary Keough
December 15, 2025
6
min read
Compare the best AI tools for manufacturing drawing checks. From AI agents to CAD rule checkers, find the right software to automate reviews and catch errors early.
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Artificial intelligence innovation: Lessons from sector leaders

Jon Filson
October 16, 2025
8
min read
The 2025 Bond Report shows that some industry leaders are adept at artificial intelligence innovation much better than others, creating a widening gap between early winners and losers.
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