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Mach9

AI CAD software for civil engineering

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Mach9 is a web-based AI CAD platform for civil engineering that converts reality capture data into engineering deliverables. It addresses the time required to turn point cloud and imagery scans into base maps, asset inventories, and CAD linework, producing a first draft that surveyors and engineers then review, refine, and quality-check.

The platform imports mobile, terrestrial, and drone capture data from hardware including Leica, Phoenix, RIEGL, Trimble, and NavVis. Its AI auto-detects features such as breaklines, curbs, striping, poles, signs, and surfaces, while built-in QC flags items needing review. Editing tools allow users to accept, adjust, or manually draw geometry, with exports to DXF, DGN, Esri Feature Services, and field-to-finish survey formats.

Mach9 serves survey and engineering firms, transportation and DOT projects, telecom, and utilities workflows. It is offered as a web-based platform with demo access; specific plan and packaging details are not stated.

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