Aaron Chow, CEO of Vixiv, is leveraging machine learning to revolutionize manufacturing by automating lattice generation, producing parts that are both lighter and stronger. Based in Cincinnati, his technology aims to bridge the divide between design and production, aiding manufacturers in optimizing components while addressing the ongoing skills gap in the industry.
Engineers have historically grappled with a challenging trade-off: reducing a part’s weight or maintaining its strength. The design process has often been slow and labor-intensive, requiring months of simulations with no guarantee of achieving an optimal solution. Chow is transforming this dynamic. At Vixiv, he is developing machine learning-driven lattice generation that automatically designs the internal structures of components to meet specific performance criteria. The outcome is a new class of parts, optimized in ways traditional engineering struggles to achieve at scale.
“We’re solving a fundamental challenge in advanced manufacturing: how do you design parts that are not only functional, but optimized for material, structure, and mechanics?” Chow said. “Traditionally, if you want to reduce the weight of a component without sacrificing strength, an engineer will go through an extensive design iteration process to narrow down to one solution. This is slow, expensive, and it is almost guaranteed that you still won’t find the optimal design.”
With more than a decade of experience in additive manufacturing and collaborations with industry giants like Autodesk, GE Aviation, and NASA, Chow’s work spans multiple sectors, including aerospace, medical, defense, and heavy industry. His technology facilitates the rapid identification of optimal part geometries, significantly reducing the traditional design cycle from months to a matter of days.
Under Chow’s leadership, Vixiv is positioning its advanced latticing solutions as the next evolution in digital engineering—tools that could fundamentally reshape how products are designed and manufactured. “Cincinnati was the first location of metal 3D printers in the US, with industrial printing capabilities emerging in 2003,” Chow noted. This historical context has fostered a talent pool and a network of expertise, making the Midwest an ideal location for innovation in advanced manufacturing.
“The Midwest has always been a powerhouse in manufacturing and is the right place for ripe re-onshoring efforts in the coming years,” Chow stated. “We see our technology revitalizing what the Midwest does best—manufacturing—and we see the US being able to manufacture things that no one else on the planet can design and build.”
Vixiv’s technology also addresses a critical issue in the manufacturing sector: the widening skills gap. “This technology will allow sophisticated groups to build more, better, faster, and help other manufacturers bridge some of the skill gap that has been so challenging recently,” Chow explained, highlighting the broader implications of his work.
Chow envisions Vixiv as a pioneer in the next generation of digital engineering tools. “The 1980s saw the adoption of CAD and the elimination of drafting tables, and the tools Vixiv is developing will see adoption across everyone who designs and builds anything with any technology,” he remarked. His ambition is to democratize advanced engineering knowledge in the same way that CAD democratized technical drawing, making sophisticated design capabilities accessible to a wider range of users.
This vision aligns with the Midwest’s legacy in manufacturing, fostering a technical talent base and proximity to national research labs, which Chow believes creates a fertile environment for innovation. Vixiv aims not only to enhance the manufacturing sector but also to redefine engineering processes in the years to come, positioning itself at the forefront of a technological evolution that could change how products are conceived and produced.
This profile is part of the OhioX and Ohio Tech News Next25, a series highlighting leaders under 35 driving the state’s innovation economy. From responsible AI to medtech breakthroughs, the full class of 2025 encapsulates the spirit of progress in Ohio.
See also
monday.com Reports Strong Q4 Earnings but Issues Cautious 2026 AI Revenue Guidance
Check Point Reveals Four-Pillar AI Security Strategy with Key Acquisitions to Enhance Protection
AI Transforms Health Care Workflows, Elevating Patient Care and Outcomes
Tamil Nadu’s Anbil Mahesh Seeks Exemption for In-Service Teachers from TET Requirements
Top AI Note-Taking Apps of 2026: Boost Productivity with 95% Accurate Transcriptions
