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Aaron Wu, Founder and CEOTrained as an aerospace engineer, Aaron Wu combines expertise in physics, AI, and advanced manufacturing, spanning hyperscale simulation, CFD, and rocket propulsion. Building on this foundation, he founded Khorium, an AI-driven simulation acceleration platform for engineers designing physical products. Rather than replacing existing CAD or simulation software, the platform connects these tools into a single, coordinated system, reducing manual effort and shortening development cycles.
“We do not replace workflows; we automate them end to end with AI, freeing engineers to focus on real physics, creative design, and engineering decisions,” says Wu, Founder and CEO of Khorium.
Automating the Simulation Loop
How does Khorium automate the simulation loop end to end?
Khorium builds infrastructure to run simulations efficiently. With its platform, companies design and test parts from any device, anywhere, using a centralized cloud-based platform. This approach removes infrastructure complexity and offers a flexible, economical business model.
At the core of the workflow are two key components. MeshGen automates 3D mesh generation by breaking down designs and applying simulation-ready conditions. Once complete, the model is passed to SimOps, which manages simulation execution across connected tools and produces results for review. Approval or revision triggers the next iteration automatically, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration.
By consolidating fragmented workflows into a single environment, Khorium reduces file handling issues, operational complexity, and software overhead. Manufacturers no longer need to stitch together multiple systems to complete a single simulation cycle.
Built for Manufacturing Reality
Where does Khorium deliver impact in manufacturing environments?
Khorium’s customers are primarily manufacturing companies, with additional adoption in academic and research institutions. Key use cases include the development of high-density batteries for eVTOL aircraft and the design of advanced cooling systems for data centers. These applications rely heavily on computational fluid dynamics to solve challenges related to airflow, heat transfer, and liquid cooling.
System-level cooling companies utilize Khorium to simulate the movement of specialized fluids through complex server geometries, thereby optimizing thermal performance for large-scale infrastructure. In other scenarios, engineers use the platform to design fans, pumps, and piping systems through repeated simulation-driven refinement.
The platform is also applied in automotive and aerospace design, where aerodynamic performance is critical. Vehicle and aircraft shapes can be tested and optimized through multiple simulation cycles without rebuilding workflows each time, enabling faster experimentation and more confident design decisions.
AI-Native by Design
What differentiates Khorium’s AI-native architecture?
Khorium’s differentiation lies in its AI-native foundation. Every tool on the platform is designed from the start to be operated by automated systems, not retrofitted for AI later. This enables machines to handle repetitive and time-intensive tasks, allowing engineers to concentrate on creativity, physics, and engineering judgment.
As manufacturing organizations strive for faster development cycles and increased efficiency, Khorium provides a practical path forward. By automating end-to-end simulation workflows, the platform turns simulation back into what it was meant to be: an accelerator, not a constraint.
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Company
Khorium
Management
Aaron Wu, Founder and CEO
Description
Khorium is an AI-driven engineering platform that accelerates simulation workflows by automating CAD modification, mesh generation, and simulation execution, enabling manufacturers to reduce manual effort, shorten development cycles, and make faster, physics-driven design decisions.