First AI-powered electrical CAD software is ‘up to 99% faster’
2 October 2024 
The German CAD software developer WSCAD had announced what it describes as “the world’s first AI-powered electrical CAD solution”, which, it believes, will be “a game-changer for electrical engineers”. The Electrix AI package eliminates many of the usual steps and can complete tasks in seconds, slashing design times by up to 99%, according to the company. With smart error-checking, intuitive guidance, and the ability to tackle complex tasks with simple commands, the software boosts productivity, and frees up users’ time for more critical tasks.
“Electrix AI is revolutionising how electrical design is done,” declares WSCAD CEO, Axel Zein. “We’ve seen massive time savings, and the streamlined process unlocks major productivity gains.”
At its core is the AI Copilot. With a click on a button, a chat window opens up to assist users. It can review designs, find errors and adapt to users’ needs. “Instead of manually searching for components, or designing from scratch, you just ask the AI Copilot, and hand over the tasks,” says Zein.
WSCAD says that when using other electrical CAD software, it can take more than 20 clicks to create a BOM (bill of materials). In the new software, this happens in seconds using a “create a bill of materials” command. Similarly, AI Copilot takes 15 seconds to place four macros on a new page, down from around five minutes that it took previously.
To check for design errors, users can ask: “Find the errors in this project,” and the software will scan the schematic in seconds, pinpointing any open connections, missing assignments, or misplaced components. A quick request such as “Give me a copper wire, blue, 24V DC, 64A”, delivers a wire with a 16mm² cross-section to the cursor.
The software, due to be released by the end of the year, is said to be easy to use. It delivers electrical CAD expertise while learning continuously from user inputs, becoming more efficient with each task. Novice users can tackle jobs that were previously restricted to experts, while experienced designers can focus on complex projects and complete them faster.
“This new division of labour supercharges productivity, enabling companies to handle growing demands more efficiently,” says Zein. “By integrating AI into our electrical CAD software, we are unlocking new possibilities and paving the way for enhanced productivity.”
WSCAD: LinkedIn
