Adam CAD Copilot
The AI workspace that automates hardware team busywork
Overview
Adam is trying to do for hardware teams what AI coding assistants did for software teams: take over the repetitive coordination work so engineers can focus on the actual design. It plugs into existing CAD tools, edits models while respecting revision history, and automates the paperwork side of hardware development, BOMs, supplier sourcing, RFQs, and documentation, that usually eats up hours every week.
It's built for mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams juggling CAD, PLM systems, procurement, and Slack all at once. Pricing is public and credit-based, starting at $40 a month, which is more transparent than most tools this new. That said, hardware workflows are unforgiving of mistakes, and a product this fresh hasn't yet built a track record on complex, multi-revision projects, so it's worth piloting on lower-stakes work before trusting it with anything mission-critical.
Key Features
CAD Integrations: Connects directly to Onshape, Fusion, and SolidWorks, plus 3,000+ other apps.
Model Editing With Design Intent: Edits CAD models while preserving revision history and the original design logic.
BOM and Sourcing Automation: Manages bill-of-materials, supplier sourcing, and RFQs automatically.
Slack and Email Native: Works through channels your team already uses instead of forcing a new workflow.
Renders and Comparisons: Generates renders and compares component alternatives on request.
Encrypted Workspaces: Isolated, encrypted environments to protect hardware IP.
Pricing
Starting price
$40/mo (Starter plan, 4,000 credits)
Free: $0/month. 300 daily credits.
Starter: $40/month. 4,000 credits.
Pro: $200/month. 20,000 credits.
Max: $1,000/month. 100,000 credits.
Disclaimer: pricing may change, confirm on Adam's own pricing page before buying.
Pros
Real CAD Integrations: Works with Onshape, Fusion, and SolidWorks rather than a generic file upload.
Transparent Pricing: Published tiers from $40 to $1,000/month, unusually clear for a tool this new.
Automates Real Grunt Work: BOM management and RFQs are genuinely tedious tasks worth automating.
Free Tier to Test: 300 daily credits to try before paying.
Cons
Unproven on Complex Projects: No public track record yet on long-running, multi-revision hardware work.
High-Stakes Domain: Mistakes in CAD or supplier sourcing are costlier than in most software use cases, so trust has to be earned slowly.
Credit Costs Can Add Up: Pro tier at $200/month may be steep for small hardware shops just testing the waters.
No Confirmed Affiliate Program: Unconfirmed whether one exists at this early stage.
What Makes It Unique
Edits CAD Models Directly: Unlike generic AI assistants, it edits models inside Onshape, Fusion, and SolidWorks while preserving revision history and design intent.
Kay Score
6.7
/ 10
Tool Information
Pricing
$40/mo (Starter plan, 4,000 credits)
Category
Coding & Development
Platform
Web / iOS / Android
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