The Path to Manufacturing:
Evolving 3D Generation to
Intelligent Computer-Aided Design

This workshop explores the intersection of generative AI and industrial engineering, bridging the momentum of generic 3D foundation models with the rigorous demands of manufacturable asset generation.

Recent 3D foundation models (e.g., HunyuanSD, TRELLIS) excel at cross-modal synthesis but lack the geometric precision required for real-world manufacturing. As generative AI expands into physical domains, strict geometric correctness becomes essential — additive manufacturing requires watertight, manifold boundaries for valid toolpaths, and robotic simulations depend on closed solid volumes.

The undeniable backbone of true manufacturability is CAD. Unlike visually-driven formats, CAD relies on a construction history — a strictly ordered parametric sequence of unique operations (extrusion, fillet, etc.). LLMs introduce a paradigm shift by reframing 3D modeling as program synthesis, enabling automation of complex sequential design commands.