The Cognitive Revolution · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Thomas Von Schamer of Neural Concept explained that the AI-driven acceleration of engineering processes is a pattern seen across various domains, similar to protein folding. Neural Concept is developing specialist models for physics-based simulations like aerodynamics, crash safety, and thermal management, aiming for general-purpose foundation models for engineering.
“That is a real echo of a pattern that I see across all kinds of different spaces right now, where there's this ability for models to learn a sort of intuitive physics, I sometimes call it.”
“Aerodynamics is one. Especially specific critical for EVs, right? for the range, to improve the range on your next EV.”
“Crash safety, pedestrian and passengers, is another big one.”
“Then thermal management, when you want to cool the batteries, cool the engine, but also for ventilation systems inside the car, right?”