
Backflip AI lets engineers and designers turn physical scans and concepts into production-ready 3D models quickly. The company uses AI-powered Scan-to-CAD and Idea-to-Mesh tools to convert 3D scan data into parametric CAD models and generate mesh assets from sketches, images, or text prompts. It integrates with manufacturing and CAD ecosystems such as Onshape and exports common formats (STEP, STL, OBJ, GLB, PLY), and is delivered as a subscription B2B SaaS with plugins and web apps. Founded by creators from Markforged, Backflip AI targets mechanical CAD workflows, 3D printing, and digital asset creation to reduce manual CAD work and accelerate product development.

Backflip AI lets engineers and designers turn physical scans and concepts into production-ready 3D models quickly. The company uses AI-powered Scan-to-CAD and Idea-to-Mesh tools to convert 3D scan data into parametric CAD models and generate mesh assets from sketches, images, or text prompts. It integrates with manufacturing and CAD ecosystems such as Onshape and exports common formats (STEP, STL, OBJ, GLB, PLY), and is delivered as a subscription B2B SaaS with plugins and web apps. Founded by creators from Markforged, Backflip AI targets mechanical CAD workflows, 3D printing, and digital asset creation to reduce manual CAD work and accelerate product development.
What they do: AI tools that convert sketches, photos, and 3D scans into production-ready 3D/CAD models
Business model: B2B SaaS (subscription) with plugins and web apps
Stage & funding: Series A — $30M announced Dec 19, 2024
Founders: Gregory (Greg) Mark (CEO) and David Benhaim (CTO), previously co‑founders of Markforged
Mechanical CAD workflows, 3D printing, and digital asset creation where manual CAD modeling is time-consuming.
2022
DeepTech
30000000
“Participation from notable angels including Kevin Scott, Rich Miner, and Ashish Vaswani; round co-led by a16z and NEA”