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AI in Engineering

Does Engineering AI Train on My CAD Models? The Truth About Data Privacy

Ryan McCarvill
April 2, 2026
5
min read
Does engineering AI train on my CAD models? CoLab explains responsible AI data practices and the 5 questions every engineering leader should ask.
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‍AI-Driven PLM Workflows: The Evolution From Search to Agentic Automation

Ryan McCarvill
March 26, 2026
7
min read
AI-driven PLM workflows evolve across four stages — from search to agentic automation. Here's what each stage looks like and where real impact happens.
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AI CAD in 2026: Why Design Review Is Delivering ROI While Generative Design Catches Up

Cody Colbert
March 12, 2026
6
min read
AI design review delivers ROI today. Generative CAD isn't there yet. Here's what the workflow data shows and where to invest first.
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5 Security Questions Every Engineering Manager Must Ask AI Vendors

Adam Taaffe
March 11, 2026
5
min read
Protect your proprietary engineering data. Here are the 5 non-negotiable security questions you must ask any AI vendor before integrating their tools.
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AI for MBSE: Dynamic Systems Models with Agent-driven Design Validation

MJ Smith
March 9, 2026
7
min read
Prepare for the next era of engineering validation. AI-enabled MBSE uses intelligent agents to connect requirements, architecture, and design in real time.
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AI for PLM in Engineering

MJ Smith
March 2, 2026
8
min read
AI for PLM is more than just chatbots. Learn how discrete manufacturers are leveraging machine learning and agentic AI for CAD review, part reuse, and beyond.
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AI Tools for Better RFQs: A Practical Guide for Supplier Engineering Teams

Mary Keough
February 19, 2026
12
min read
Compare the top AI tools for RFQs. See how platforms like CoLab, Paperless Parts, and aPriori streamline quote setup, DFM checks, and cost estimation.
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Best AI for PLM: PLM Search Tools and Assistants (2026)

Adam Taaffe
February 16, 2026
6
min read
The 2026 guide to AI for PLM. We compare the top search tools, agents, and peer checkers to help you find the right engineering assistant.
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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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