Can AI assist with generative design and reverse engineering?
Yes, although the two solve different problems. Generative and computational design use objectives and constraints to create or evaluate candidate geometry. nTop supports that type of optimization, while Neural Concept’s AI Design Copilot can generate CAD-ready alternatives around defined engineering requirements.
Reverse engineering starts with existing geometry instead. Dassault Systèmes is also adding AI-assisted capabilities for converting imported STEP and IGES geometry into editable parametric models, reducing some of the manual work required when native feature history is unavailable.