ParaMatters CogniCAD
Generative design that works for you.
Overview
ParaMatters CogniCAD is a holistic, cloud-based generative design solution that autonomously generates ready-to-manufacture, high-performance, lightweighted structures. Users can import CAD files, define loads and design criteria, and the platform uses topology optimization, parts consolidation, and lightweighting algorithms to produce designs optimized for additive manufacturing as well as traditional methods like investment casting. ParaMatters was acquired by Carbon in 2022.
✨ Key Features
- Autonomous Topology Optimization
- Cloud-based Platform
- Parts Consolidation
- Meso-structural design (lattices)
- Support for multiple manufacturing constraints (AM, casting, CNC)
- Built-in FEA validation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully autonomous, cloud-native workflow
- Agnostic to CAD and manufacturing processes
- Pay-per-design pricing model offers flexibility
Unique Value: Democratizes generative design by providing an easy-to-use, autonomous cloud platform that delivers manufacturable, high-performance designs in minutes.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Automatically generating ready-to-print 3D models from design specifications.
- Consolidating multiple assembly parts into a single, optimized component.
- Creating complex lattice structures for specific performance characteristics.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who require a full, interactive CAD modeling environment.
- Companies with policies against using cloud-based solutions for sensitive design data.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more streamlined and automated 'CAD-to-CAD' workflow compared to integrated CAD tools, focusing purely on the optimization task and delivering a ready-to-use result.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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