Records buyers look for
- CAD assemblies and drawings with revision history
- Schematics and PCB layouts
- Design review notes and engineering change orders
- Test plans, test results and failure analyses
- Bills of materials and supplier qualification records
Why AI buyers want them
Engineering work depends on trade-offs that rarely get published: why a tolerance changed, why a part failed a test, how a design was revised. Linked design and test records capture that reasoning.
What to check first
- Designs created for clients may belong to them.
- Third-party IP, licensed libraries and supplier data may need exclusion.
- Export-controlled designs need legal review before any transfer.
You’re likely a fit if
- Your designs are in AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Altium or similar tools
- You keep revision history and test results together
- You own the products or have rights to the designs
Frequently asked questions
Is CAD data useful for AI training?
CAD with revision history, review comments and test results is far more useful than final drawings alone, because it shows engineering decisions.
What about export-controlled designs?
Exclude them unless a lawyer confirms the transfer is permitted. Export-control rules apply regardless of the buyer.