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Vixiv

SoftwareCincinnati, Ohio, United StatesFounded 2019· One of 350 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

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; FDM infill density optimization; Instant Lattice Engine

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

https://www.vixiv.net

Why this company matters

Vixiv Inc develops an ML-driven lattice generation platform that automatically optimizes internal part structures for additive manufacturing. The software targets a bottleneck in AM adoption: the time and expertise required to design lightweight, high-strength lattice infills. By replacing iterative manual design with a pre-trained AI model, Vixiv claims to generate 12 optimized designs in 108 seconds versus three months using traditional methods.

The core product, Vixiv AI, is a cloud-based SaaS platform accessible at ai.vixiv.net. It uses a physics-based neural network trained on roughly 20,000 destructively tested lattice samples, rather than relying solely on theoretical simulations. The platform outputs optimized lattice geometries that integrate with existing CAD/CAM workflows via standard export formats, supporting both metal and polymer AM processes including LPBF, MJF, and FDM.

Vixiv serves advanced manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices, and consumer products. The company has performed consulting and prototyping work on its own HP and Xact Metal machines, and lists advisory relationships with Autodesk, GE Aviation, and NASA. It is a member of America Makes and was named to the OhioX Next25 class of 2025, which recognizes young leaders driving innovation in Ohio.

The company competes with nTopology, Synera, and PTC's Frustum, but differentiates on speed and data foundation: its AI model is pre-trained on empirical test data, eliminating iterative solver loops. Founded in 2019 at the University of Michigan as Voxel, the company rebranded to Vixiv in June 2024. It has raised $5.32 million from Cintrifuse Capital, Outlander VC, CincyTech, and JobsOhio. A key open question is whether the platform's lattice optimization can expand beyond AM into broader structural design workflows.