Since 2017
Since 2017, Soya Co., Ltd. has been developing AI-powered drawing search technologies. After debuting our service at a trade show in January 2018, we’ve continued to refine our models by learning from client drawings across a wide range of industries.
Each implementation is customized to meet individual client requirements, ensuring high search accuracy and smooth integration with existing systems.
Our commitment remains the same: to develop customized AI models and supporting systems tailored to each client, delivering solutions that precisely meet their needs.
News
As of October 2024, our AI-powered similar drawing search supports 3D CAD data. Just upload a CAD file, and the system will quickly find similar shapes.
Patent Pending !
Overwhelmed by the growing volume of drawings and documents? Souya’s Drawing Solutions simplify management and save you time.
We flexibly support everything from simple needs like “I just want to search and manage drawings,” to more complex requests such as full integration with your in-house systems.
You can start small and expand the system step by step as your needs grow!
■What is the AI Drawing Search Engine?
Our AI Drawing Search Engine extracts and stores feature data from drawings, compares them to calculate similarity scores, and delivers precise search results.
※Feature data refers to essential characteristics extracted from drawings, forming the basis for accurate machine learning performance.
※Secure Usage: No drawing data is stored on the server, ensuring a high level of security.
The search engine server is installed within the company’s internal network.The server communicates with existing business and core systems via API integration to exchange data. Note that the server does not include a user interface.
※ API integration requires customization.
Additionally, during drawing registration, users can input related metadata—such as part numbers, materials, shapes, and sizes. Linking drawings with existing master data, quotations, and order records further enhances operational efficiency. Even without system integration, a simplified web-based interface is available for use directly via browser access from any PC.
■Feature Comparison Table
- The server is leased and deployed on-premise within the company.
- Initial costs vary based on the environment and will be quoted separately.
- System usage fees vary depending on the number of PCs and registered drawings, and will be quoted separately.
- Monthly maintenance fees will be quoted separately.
| 2D API AI Similar Drawing Search Engine | 2D + 3D API AI Similar Drawing Search Engine | All-in-One Solution: 3D-Compatible Drawing Management System + AI Similar Drawing Search Engine |
| Service Model | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| Scope | AI Drawing Search Engine | AI Drawing Search Engine | Drawing Management System
+ AI Drawing Search Engine |
| Verification Cost for Accuracy Testing | Free | Free
Costs may apply depending on validation scope. | Free
Costs may apply depending on validation scope. |
| Customization Available | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Development of Custom AI Models | 〇 | △
Available upon request. | △
Available upon request. |
| Supported Drawings | 2D | 2D、3D | 2D、3D |
| Supported File Formats | pdf、png、jpg、tiff | 2D=pdf、png、jpg、tiff
3D=step、STL | 2D=pdf、png、jpg、tiff
3D=step、STL |
| Operation Environment | Accessible via a browser-based simplified viewer, or integrated into existing systems through API connectivity. | Accessible via a browser-based simplified viewer, or integrated into existing systems through API connectivity. | Compatible with Windows PCs only. |
| Supported Languages | Japanese and English (other languages available upon request)） | Japanese and English (other languages available upon request) | Japanese and English (other languages available upon request) |
| Deployment Environment | On-premise installation (server hosted within your internal network) | On-premise installation (server hosted within your internal network) | On-premise installation (server hosted within your internal network) |
| Cost for Additional PCs | ー | － | Quoted separately. |
| Minimum Contract Term | 1 year. | 1 year. | 1 year. |
| Drawing Management | ✕ | ✕ | 〇 |
| 2D-to-2D Similar Drawing Search | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| 2D-to-3D Similar Drawing Search | ✕ | 〇 | 〇 |
| 3D-to-3D Similar Drawing Search | ✕ | 〇 | 〇 |
| 2D-to-3D Similar Drawing Search | ✕ | 〇 | 〇 |
| Editing of PDF-Based 2D Drawings | ✕ | ✕ | 〇(Adding notes, comments, and annotations) |
| Linked Document Management for Drawings | ✕ | ✕ | 〇 |
| Inspection Sheet Data Entry | ✕ | ✕ | 〇 |
■Drawing Solution Offerings
Our drawing solution is offered in two formats:
・Standalone AI Drawing Search Engine (2D API / 2D+3D API)
・All-in-One package combining the Drawing Search Engine with the Drawing Management System
The AI Drawing Search Engine exchanges data with the existing in-house system via API integration.
※ API integration requires customization.
□2D API AI Similar Drawing Search Engine
Supported Source Data: 2D images (PNG, JPG, PDF, TIFF)
AI server provided and integrated with your existing systems via API.
※No drawing data is stored on the server.
□2D+3D API AI Similar Drawing Search Engine
Supported Source Data: 2D images (PNG, JPG, PDF, TIFF) and 3D CAD data (STEP, STL).
AI server provided, integrated with existing systems via API.
※Security: No drawing data is stored on the server
※Additional Requirements: Handling 3D data requires higher-spec machines.
□3D-Compatible All-in-One Drawing Management System + AI Drawing Search Engine
An all-in-one solution with drawing management and similarity search functions.
The system is installed on a Windows PC.
Please note that we do not provide a Windows PC. You will need to prepare one yourself.
Drawing registration and search are conducted through the Drawing Management System, with all registered drawings securely stored on the server.
You can register related documents such as quotations, setup instructions, defect reports, and inspection sheets. These documents can also be compared during drawing-to-drawing searches.
An efficient system where all necessary information can be accessed simply by viewing the drawing.
For more details, please refer to the following information.
■Souya’s Drawing Solutions
The AI Drawing Search Engine is integrated into AI Similar Drawing Search, making it highly effective for quickly finding similar drawings.
When integrated with the Drawing Management System and Drawing Quotation Management, it significantly improves efficiency in order processing.
For more details on Souya’s Drawing Solution Services, please refer to the link below.
We link design and manufacturing drawings with related documents such as quotations, machining records, and inspection data. This drawing-centric information system allows easy access to past manufacturing know-how and cost estimates.
We use AI to identify drawings with similar shapes for parts and components. Seamlessly integrate with your existing ERP or sales systems to reduce time and boost productivity and quality.
Manage drawings and quotations centrally in the cloud. Easily share them between clients and partner companies to improve workflow efficiency.
Combined with AI-powered similar drawing search, it reduces man-hours and improves accuracy.