About Us
Thought2Design: Redefining the Future of Design Automation
At Thought2Design (a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Delhi), we are shaping the future of CAD, EDA, and high-performance computing through innovation, intelligence, and precision. Our startup focuses on developing AI-enhanced tools for 3D modeling, PCB design, and simulation, integrating cutting-edge GenAI technologies for intuitive design experiences. With a commitment to automation, accuracy, and user-centric solutions, we empower engineers, designers, and researchers to bring their ideas from concept to reality — faster and smarter.
Our platforms are built to adapt to evolving industry needs, supporting agile development and cross-domain collaboration. By bridging the gap between traditional workflows and AI-driven design, we are redefining what’s possible in digital engineering.
Products
eCAD Tool for PCB Design
A versatile PCB editing tool that runs standalone as well as in a cloud-based setup. It can automatically fetch schematic and footprint information from online repositories and also extract it from datasheets. Includes built-in FEM simulation capabilities for SI/PI/EM and AI-based automatic routing.
Designed for modern electronics design workflows, this tool streamlines PCB development by combining intelligent automation with advanced simulation. Whether you’re building high-speed circuits or compact embedded boards, it accelerates design cycles while ensuring precision and performance.
mCAD Tool for Solid Components
A powerful and flexible tool for designing solid components within modern PCB and electronics design workflows. It operates both as a standalone application and through a cloud-based interface, offering seamless integration across platforms. The tool intelligently retrieves schematic and footprint data from online libraries or directly from datasheets.
Equipped with built-in FEM simulation for Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and Electromagnetic (EM) analysis, it also features AI-driven automatic routing. Whether you’re developing high-speed systems or compact embedded solutions, this mCAD tool enhances precision, shortens development time, and ensures top-tier design performance.
Services in High-Performance and Data-Oriented Computing
A comprehensive suite designed to accelerate complex computations and manage large-scale data workflows across diverse scientific and industrial applications. These services operate seamlessly on both on-premise clusters and cloud-native platforms, offering flexibility and scalability.
They support parallel processing, distributed computing frameworks, and GPU acceleration, while integrating with leading data analytics and machine learning pipelines. Whether tackling simulations, real-time analytics, or AI model training, these services optimize performance, reduce processing time, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Inspire Hub
Chairman: Prof. Smruti Ranjan Sarangi
Professor , Computer Science Department, IIT Delhi
- srsarangi@thought2design.com
Prof. Smruti Ranjan Sarangi (Chairman) is a full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi. He has a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and a B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur. He has been working on EDA and simulation-related technologies since 2007. After working in industry at Synopsys Research and IBM Research Labs, he joined IIT Delhi in 2011. His group has created the popular Tejas processor simulator, which is the most comprehensive CPU, GPU and accelerator simulation toolkit. Along with that he has 100+ papers in EDA, computer architecture and systems software.
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Nivedita Shrivastava
- nivedita@thought2design.com
Dr. Nivedita Shrivastava completed her PhD from IIT Delhi under the guidance of Prof. Sarangi. In her PhD thesis, she worked on creating novel secure systems for neural network accelerators. She has extensive experience in processor simulation, intelligent systems and secure architectures.
Our Clients Say
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The eCAD tool developed at IIT has transformed how I design PCBs. Its AI-powered suggestions, real-time error detection, and seamless layout experience have made circuit design faster, smarter, and much more reliable for academic and personal projects.
Dr. Richa Malhotra
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We use the mCAD tool in our advanced mechanical design course. Students can quickly model, test, and simulate solid components with high precision. It’s powerful, user-friendly, and integrates perfectly with our curriculum for prototyping and product design.
Arvind Nair
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During my research at IIT, the eCAD platform became an essential asset. Its simulation accuracy, multilayer routing features, and intuitive UI helped me bring complex PCBs to life with minimal revision cycles and maximum confidence in every design.
Meenal Rajput
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The mCAD tool has been invaluable during my product design internship. Its solid modeling, tolerance testing, and real-time rendering help visualize every component in detail—bridging the gap between creativity and practical engineering within minutes.
Ankit Verma
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Working alongside IIT Delhi and adopting their intelligent CAD tools accelerated our development process. The eCAD and mCAD systems are tailored for innovation—blending academic depth with industry-grade performance for high-impact design and manufacturing workflows.
Priya Nandan
get in touch
Thought2Design
- 3-A-1A, Research and Innovation Park (R&I Park) IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016
- contact@thought2design.com