REV1

Visibility17

Vibe80

AI Visibility & Sentiment

REV1

REV1 is a Y Combinator-backed AI startup that automates the creation of engineering drawings for mechanical engineers. Their software transforms 3D CAD models into fully annotated, production-ready 2D drawings with proper GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) in minutes instead of hours.

Active Monitoring

rev1.so

Software YC25-26

AI Visibility Score

17/100

Invisible

Sentiment Score

80/100

AI Perception

Summary

REV1 currently occupies a specialized niche within the AI landscape, achieving a notable 33% mention rate on Claude while remaining entirely invisible to ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews. While legacy giants like SolidWorks dominate general discovery, REV1’s top-tier rankings for specific engineering workflow automation queries demonstrate a high technical relevance that is currently under-leveraged across broader platforms.

Value Proposition

REV1 recovers 25% of engineering time by automatically generating fully annotated 2D drawings with correct GD&T based on 300+ pages of ASME rules, turning hours of manual work into minutes.

Overview

Mission

From vision to production - eliminating the manual burden of engineering documentation so mechanical engineers can focus on design and innovation.

Products & Services

AI-powered GD&T automation software3D CAD to 2D drawing conversionAutomated engineering drawing generationPLM integration and synchronizationDesign intent communication tools

Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference REV1?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is REV1 included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend REV1 to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Engineering Workflow Automation(2 queries)

“how can I speed up the process of making 2D technical drawings from CAD models”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.SolidWorks

2.Inventor

3.Creo

4.Onshape

5.DriveWorks

+17 more

Claude

1.AutoCAD

2.SolidWorks

3.Fusion 360

4.eDrawings

5.Dassault

+5 more

Gemini

1.SolidWorks

2.Autodesk Fusion 360

3.BricsCAD

4.Drafter.ai

5.Graebert ARES Mechanical

+10 more

AI Overviews

1.Autodesk Fusion

2.SolidWorks

3.CAD Training Online

4.AutoCAD

5.Autodesk Community

+5 more

“are there any AI tools that can automate engineering drawings so I don't have to do it manually”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.SolidWorks

2.DriveWorks

3.Sigmetrix

4.3DCS

5.Creo

+15 more

Claude

1.SolidWorks

2.SolidWorks Composer

3.Autodesk Fusion 360

4.Drawing Assistant

5.Sigmetrix CETOL

+4 more

Gemini

1.Siemens NX

2.Drafter

3.Drafter.ai

4.SolidWorks

5.NX

+10 more

AI Overviews

1.Y Combinator

2.DraftAid

3.Autodesk Fusion

4.BricsCAD AI-Predict

5.SOLIDWORKS AI Co-create

+5 more

GD&T And Technical Compliance(1 query)

“help me find software that automatically applies GD&T to 3D parts”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.PTC Creo

2.Creo Parametric

3.ModelCHECK

4.Creo

5.Windchill

+27 more

Claude

1.CETOL 6 Sigma

2.Sigmetrix

3.CATIA

4.NX

5.Solidworks

+7 more

Gemini

1.Sigmetrix

2.GD&T Advisor

3.PTC Creo

4.CATIA

5.SolidWorks

+13 more

AI Overviews

1.GD&T Advisor

2.Sigmetrix

3.PTC Creo

4.SolidWorks DimXpert

5.SolidWorks

+11 more

Design Stack Modernization(1 query)

“recommend a good 3D CAD to 2D drawing conversion software that works with PLM, specific brands please”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Siemens NX

2.Teamcenter

3.PTC Creo

4.Windchill

5.Dassault CATIA

+17 more

Claude

1.Autodesk Inventor

2.Autodesk Vault

3.Dassault Systèmes

4.CATIA

5.3DEXPERIENCE

+8 more

Gemini

1.Siemens Digital Industries Software

2.NX

3.Teamcenter

4.NX Drafting

5.Dassault Systèmes

+22 more

AI Overviews

1.PTC Community

2.Siemens

3.NX

4.Teamcenter

5.Dassault Systèmes

+17 more

Evaluating Drafting & Documentation Software(1 query)

“most trusted AI-powered engineering software companies for manufacturing”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Siemens Digital Industries Software

2.NX

3.Teamcenter

4.Simcenter

5.Mendix

+47 more

Claude

1.Autodesk

2.Fusion 360

3.Inventor

4.Siemens

5.NX

+11 more

Gemini

1.Autodesk

2.Fusion 360

3.Ansys

4.Ansys SimAI

5.Siemens Digital Industries Software

+20 more

AI Overviews

1.Siemens

2.Insights Hub

3.Industrial Copilot

4.IBM

5.Maximo Application Suite

+20 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Strong resonance with the Efficiency-Driven Engineering Manager persona, achieving a 33% mention rate.

Strength

High-authority positioning on Claude, securing #1 rankings for specific Engineering Workflow Automation queries.

Strength

Positive sentiment across all mentions, indicating that when AI models do find REV1, they characterize the brand favorably.

Gap

Total invisibility on ChatGPT and AI Overviews, which are primary entry points for software discovery.

Gap

Zero penetration with the Burdened Senior Design Engineer persona, a critical end-user and influencer in the software stack.

Gap

Complete absence from 'Design Stack Modernization' and 'Trusted AI Engineering' queries, allowing competitors like SolidWorks and NX to own the innovation narrative.

Opportunity

Mirror the technical documentation success seen in Claude's training data across ChatGPT-accessible repositories to fix the 0% mention rate.

Opportunity

Target the ASME Standards Specialist persona by developing deep-dive technical content on GD&T automation to displace specialized competitors like Sigmetrix.

Opportunity

Claim the 'AI-powered engineering' category by optimizing brand mentions for general discovery queries where REV1 is currently unranked.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well REV1's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

87/100

17 passed 5 warnings 1 issues

Audited 2/27/2026

Crawlability100

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical100

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO87

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality47

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG87

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability60

How well AI can parse your content

Critical Issues

Content is too thin

Expand your content to at least 300-500 words with valuable information.

Warnings

Title is too short (4 characters)

Expand the title to 50-60 characters with descriptive keywords.

Meta description is too short (51 characters)

Expand the description to 150-160 characters with a clear value proposition.

Few internal links on this page

Add more internal links to related pages on your site.

Missing Open Graph tags for social sharing

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives REV1's communication style and personality

REV1 communicates with a confident, technically credible voice that speaks directly to the pain points of mechanical engineers. The tone is professional and precise, reflecting the engineering audience, while remaining approachable and solution-focused. They use clear, benefit-driven messaging that quantifies value (25% time savings) and demonstrates deep understanding of engineering workflows. The brand avoids jargon overload, instead explaining complex concepts simply while maintaining technical authority.

Core Tone Traits

Technically Credible

Demonstrates deep understanding of engineering workflows, GD&T standards, and ASME rules

Solution-Focused

Leads with clear benefits and quantifiable outcomes rather than features

Professional & Precise

Matches the exacting standards expected by mechanical engineers

Approachable & Modern

Startup energy that feels innovative without being gimmicky

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of REV1

SolidWorks32 mentions

Teamcenter22 mentions

CATIA18 mentions

NX18 mentions

Siemens NX17 mentions

Dassault Systèmes15 mentions

Creo14 mentions

Sigmetrix14 mentions

PTC Creo12 mentions

3DEXPERIENCE12 mentions

REV16 mentions

Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

How to Maximize Efficiency with 2D CAD - Engineering.com

https://www.engineering.com/how-to-maximize-efficiency-with-2d-cad/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Solved: Best way of creating a 2D model from a 3D model.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/best-way-of-creating-a-2d-model-from-a-3d-model/td-p/10890425

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Drafter | SOLIDWORKS

https://www.solidworks.com/product/drafter

Referenced in 1 query

Review

2D CAD Software | Drawing & Drafting - Autodesk

https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/2d-cad-drafting-drawing

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Draftaid: Go from 3D models to CAD drawings using AI - Y Combinator

https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/draftaid

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Moving from 2D to 3D: A Practical Path with Inventor and AutoCAD

https://www.autodesk.com/blogs/design-and-manufacturing/2d-to-3d-autodesk-autocad-inventor/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

I Tried 5 Text to CAD AI Tools for Faster Drafting - DesignRush

https://www.designrush.com/agency/ai-companies/trends/text-to-cad-ai

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

How to Streamline Drawing Processes: Boosting Engineering ...

https://us.caddi.com/resources/insights/streamline-drawing-processes

Referenced in 1 query

Review

6 Time-Saving CAD Automation Workflows Every Construction ...

https://caddrafter.us/6-time-saving-cad-automation-workflows/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

AutoCAD Performance: Fix Slow Drawing Issues - Autodesk

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Troubleshooting-poor-performance-with-specific-drawings-in-AutoCAD.html

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Tricks & Tips to Speed Up Your Drawing: A Guide for Efficient ...

https://www.gstarcad.ca/post/tricks-tips-to-speed-up-your-drawing-a-guide-for-efficient-drafting-in-cad

Referenced in 1 query

Review

AutoCAD Graphics Settings: Best Practices for Faster Performance

https://www.cadtrainingonline.com/autocad-graphics-settings/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

Execute an aggressive ChatGPT-specific technical content campaign.

With a 0% mention rate on the world’s most used AI platform, REV1 is missing the primary channel for software evaluation. Training data must be updated via high-authority technical whitepapers and PR.

Impact: High

Develop targeted content for the 'Burdened Senior Design Engineer' persona.

Current visibility for this key user is 0%. Creating workflow-specific content that addresses 2D drawing pain points will capture this underserved but influential audience.

Impact: High

Optimized for GD&T and ASME compliance keywords.

Competitors like Sigmetrix are dominating these high-intent queries; REV1 needs to demonstrate its compliance capabilities to win over the ASME Standards Specialist persona.

Impact: Medium

Leverage Claude’s current affinity into a 'Best-in-Class' narrative.

Since Claude already ranks REV1 at #1 for specific workflows, the brand should double down on this platform to become the definitive 'recommended' choice for engineering managers.

Impact: Medium

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