# Aurorin CAD

> Aurorin CAD is building professional mechanical design software from scratch, replacing the 1980s-era geometry kernels inside tools like SolidWorks with a purpose-built, AI-native B-Rep kernel. The result: parts that take an experienced SolidWorks user 20 minutes to model can be created in seconds, either through a fast modern interface or by describing them in natural language to an integrated AI agent. Founded in the Y Combinator Winter 2026 batch by Michael Baron, a former 3x SpaceX intern and Apple GPU driver engineer, Aurorin positions itself as 'Claude Code for mechanical engineers.'

- **Founded:** 2026
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Michael Baron (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** 1-2
- **Products:** Aurorin CAD
- **Notable:** Accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch, Built a custom parametric and B-Rep CAD kernel from scratch rather than licensing Parasolid or ACIS, Shipped a working AI-native CAD product free on Mac and Windows

## Products & services

- **Aurorin CAD** — Professional mechanical CAD software for Mac and Windows, built on a custom parametric and B-Rep geometry kernel optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs. Combines a fast traditional editing interface with an integrated AI chat agent that turns natural-language descriptions into editable solid geometry.

## Achievements

- Accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch
- Built a custom parametric and B-Rep CAD kernel from scratch rather than licensing Parasolid or ACIS
- Shipped a working AI-native CAD product free on Mac and Windows
- Founder brings SpaceX (Raptor, Dragon GNC, Starshield) and Apple GPU driver experience

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Raised $130K seed as part of Y Combinator Winter 2026 batch.
- **2026-01** — Launched Aurorin CAD publicly via YC Launch, free on Mac and Windows.

## Links

- Website: https://aurorincad.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurorin-cad
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aurorincad

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Last updated: 2026-07-31