This free, open-source tool has about 2,800 stars on GitHub. It lets an AI assistant create and edit models and run FEM analysis inside FreeCAD.
For mechanical engineers: describe a bracket, flange or spool piece in plain words, then run a quick stress check before it goes to drafting.
The tools turn smart meters utilities already own into grid sensors and use anomaly detection to flag early warning signs before customers lose power.
The OPC Foundation shipped it in release 2.0.0 of its .NET stack. It lets an AI assistant browse, read and write OPC UA servers, with smaller profiles to limit what it can touch.
For controls engineers: have an assistant browse a server, read live values and pull tag history.
Arsenal-2 opens in Baltimore in 2030, with one system running fabrication, inspection and paperwork from day one.
