Question: Is there a tool that can convert 2D object measurements into CAD files without requiring special equipment?

If you're looking for a tool that can convert 2D object measurements into CAD files without any special hardware, Flatify could be the ticket. The system lets you measure 2D objects by taking a photo and then selecting reference dimensions and edges that it converts into CAD files. Its main advantages are tracing ease, single photo measurement and digitization of complex shapes.

Leo is another contender, though it's geared more toward turning text, sketches and specs into 3D CAD models. It also offers design options, technical documentation and collaboration tools, so it's geared toward engineers who want to improve their design process and cut project costs and time.

If you're interested in AI-based tools, Gencraft is a system that generates 3D models and textures from a single 2D image. That can dramatically speed up the creation of detailed 3D models and textures, and it's potentially useful for architecture and product design.