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AI in Engineering

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 get real ROI from AI. McKinsey's data shows why: 20% of digital budget, agentic workflows, and senior ownership. Here's what it means for engineering leaders.
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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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MIT Nanda Report: What It Means for Engineering and Manufacturing Teams

Jon Filson
October 3, 2025
6
min read
MIT's GenAI Divide report explained, with CoLab's analysis of what it means for engineering and manufacturing leaders.
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Building an Engineering AI Strategy (That Actually Works)

Mary Keough
September 9, 2025
6
min read
Most enterprise AI projects collapse before they scale. Yet engineering leaders know AI adoption is no longer optional. The question isn’t if to deploy AI, but how to avoid the 95% failure trap.
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RFQs can be a competitive advantage. Or, they can continue to be a bottleneck

CoLab Team
May 1, 2025
4
min read
Regardless of when tariffs stabilize, one thing is clear: some suppliers will see an influx of RFQs as companies look to either reshore or diversify supply chains.
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