Hestus

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Hestus, Inc. is a startup based in California, founded in 2024 by CEO Sohrab Haghighat and CTO Kevin Chu. Backed by Y Combinator, the company specializes in AI-powered CAD software designed to enhance hardware development by automating repetitive mechanical design tasks. Hestus aims to reduce the time engineers spend on manual tasks, which can take up to two-thirds of their work hours. The company offers AI tools that integrate seamlessly into CAD environments, learning from user actions to suggest design improvements. Key products include the Sketch Helper, which automates sketching and updates interdependent components while prioritizing user-defined parameters. Upcoming tools like Mate Helper and GD&T Helper will further support 3D design and manufacturability feedback. Hestus targets industries such as aerospace, autonomous vehicles, and medical devices, focusing on improving engineer efficiency while maintaining control over design processes.