In the catalog since Aug 19, 2026
Backflip AI
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3D model generator from Backflip: turns text, a sketch, or a scan into a model for printing and CAD editing, with STEP export. The focus is on real-world objects, not renders.
Facts
- December 18, 2024: emerged from stealth with $30 million from NEA and Andreessen Horowitz; founders Greg Mark and David Benhaim had previously built Markforged.
- The 3D scan-to-CAD model was trained on a synthetic dataset of more than 100 million unique geometries.
- Plans as of Aug 19, 2026: Builder $20/month (100 credits), Pro $50/month (300), Business $380/month (2500); 60 trial credits without a card (backflip.ai/pricing).
- Offering as of Aug 19, 2026: a web app with STEP export and an Autodesk Fusion add-on; plugins for other CAD tools are promised later in 2026.
The full card is in the works: the "worth it or not" verdict, pricing and a comparison with neighbors will appear as it moves through the card factory.