# OpenAI speeds engineering with AI tools

> OpenAI models help engineers design physical products faster.
- Title: OpenAI speeds engineering with AI tools · OpenAI | Shortify
- Summary: OpenAI models help engineers design physical products faster. OpenAI's Astra and Codex models accelerate engineering workflows for physical products by…
- Keywords: openai, astra, codex, engineering, physical products, simulation, manufacturing, cad, mazda, chip ganassi racing
- Source: OpenAI — https://openai.com/index/accelerating-engineering-for-the-physical-world
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: openai, astra, codex, engineering, physical products, design, simulation, manufacturing, cad, mazda, chip ganassi racing, ai
## OpenAI's engineering advances
OpenAI models help engineers design, simulate, and build physical products faster across mechanical and electrical engineering.
## Astra device creation
Astra designed a device without human edits using gpt-6 for requirements, enclosure, pcb, and software integrations.
## Astra's design process
Astra handled aesthetics, mechanical design, electrical components, and ui/ux for the device in under a week.
## Manufacturing challenges
Astra missed manufacturer production limits, tolerances, and assembly details requiring multiple iterations.
## Hardware team progress
OpenAI hardware teams use codex and chatgpt to create cad models, prepare drawings, and run simulations 23x faster.
## Engineer testimonials
Grace Lam, Qiong Wang, and Jackie Lee praised codex for accelerating design reviews and reducing manual work.
## Benchcad 2.0 results
Newer models scored 0.875 on benchcad 2.0 vs gpt-6 astra's 0.594, showing engineering capability gains.
## Chip ganassi racing
OpenAI models convert 3d scans to editable cad models for chip ganassi racing's engineering needs.
## Mazda collaboration
OpenAI models help mazda's aerodynamics engineers reduce drag through nose shape simulations.
## Mazda engineer quote
Akihiro Nakata says astra helps mazda balance design and aerodynamics without compromising either.
## Future collaboration
OpenAI seeks industry partners to shape ai tools for engineering and manufacturing workflows.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI's Astra and Codex models accelerate engineering workflows for physical products by automating design, simulation, and manufacturing tasks.