ImplicitCAD

ImplicitCAD is a technical-grade, programmatic CAD system designed to overcome the discrete mesh limitations of traditional CSG (Constructive Solid Geometry) engines. In the 2026 hardware landscape, ImplicitCAD occupies a critical niche for 'Hardware-as-Code' workflows, utilizing functional representation (f-rep) to define objects through implicit functions rather than boundary meshes. This architectural choice enables infinite resolution and the tool's signature feature: mathematically smooth boolean operations. Unlike OpenSCAD, which often struggles with filleting and rounding complex intersections, ImplicitCAD treats these as continuous mathematical transitions, making it ideal for high-stress aerospace components and organic aesthetic designs. The engine is written in Haskell, providing a robust, type-safe environment for procedural generation. As AI-driven hardware synthesis gains traction, ImplicitCAD serves as a preferred backend for LLM-generated geometry due to its deterministic script-to-object pipeline and its ability to export high-quality STL, DXF, and G-code directly from code without the artifacts common in polygonal modeling software.