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Pathfinder Labs

Engineering intelligent software and hardware solutions at the frontier — integrating AI, embedded systems, and modern automation to turn ideas into deployable products.

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About

Founder bio

Matthew Vaerewyck

Matthew Vaerewyck is an engineer and founder of Pathfinder Labs. He has led AI‑infused generative design and automation efforts across spacecraft and advanced engineering domains, including work at NASA Goddard.

Pathfinder Labs focuses on practical, production‑ready AI: LLM‑powered design assistants, computer vision for inspection, optimization for mechanical/optomechanical parts, and robust data pipelines that connect CAD/PLM and test systems.

Capabilities

AI Software

  • LLM copilots for engineering workflows
  • RAG over specs, procedures, and designs
  • Web apps & APIs with secure auth

Hardware & Embedded

  • Edge AI (vision, routing, inspection)
  • Rapid prototyping with MCU/FPGA
  • Test automation & data logging

CAD / PLM Automation

  • Onshape/Fusion/SolidWorks integrations
  • Generative design pipelines
  • Report generation & traceability

Future Growth

Exploratory areas we’re building toward.

Text‑to‑Design Platforms

Multi‑agent systems that translate natural language into requirements, designs, and manufacturing plans across mechanical, optical, and electrical domains.

XR‑Guided Assembly & Inspection

AR/VR overlays connected to CAD and test data for on‑site validation, error reduction, and training.

Blockchain Traceability

On‑prem and hybrid solutions to track parts, provenance, and test results with auditable, low‑overhead ledgers.

Autonomous Test & Evaluation

Closed‑loop benches that learn, adapt limits, and generate human‑readable reports for certification.

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