Vixiv
ML-driven lattice generation software that automatically optimizes internal part structures for additive manufacturing, reducing design cycles from months to minutes.
- CEO / Founder
- Aaron Chow
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5.32M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Cintrifuse Capital; Outlander VC; CincyTech; JobsOhio
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vixiv AI - Lattice Design Optimization Platform
Technological Advantage
Physics-based AI trained on real-world destructive test data (~20,000 lattice samples) rather than theoretical models; instant generation vs. iterative solvers; co-founders met at University of Michigan and bring combined expertise in EE and additive manufacturing across aerospace, medical, and defense; software-first SaaS model (ai.vixiv.net) with low customer acquisition friction
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Automated lattice optimization software that enables engineers to 3D print lighter, stronger parts in minutes — not months — without manual lattice design, trained on real-world physical test data
How They Differentiate
Automated ML-driven lattice optimization reduces engineer design time from months to minutes; AI model trained on 20,000+ physically tested lattice samples (not theoretical data); does not use iterative calculation — draws on pre-trained model that already knows optimal lattice for any shape/load condition; integrates with existing CAD/CAM workflows via standard export formats
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Advanced manufacturers, aerospace/defense engineers, product development teams
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer Products
Competitors
nTopology (USA); Frustum (acquired by PTC); Synera (Germany)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has venture capital investment and performs AM consulting and prototyping work on its HP and Xact Metal machines.
Major Milestones
Founded 2019 as Voxel by Aaron Chow and Zachary Beller at University of Michigan; rebranded to Vixiv on June 20, 2024; launched Early Access platform at ai.vixiv.net; member of America Makes; OhioX Next25 class of 2025 (leaders under 35 driving Ohio innovation); generated 12 optimized drone component designs in 108 seconds (vs. 3 months traditionally); built and destructively tested ~20,000 lattice samples to train AI model