All eyes were on the red carpet yesterday for the 88th Annual Academy Awards—we just love the celebrity glitz and Hollywood glamor. But the real stars of the entertainment industry are the men and women who create the incredible worlds that the stars and stories inhabit. As you know, Autodesk software is a prominent player in the world of animated films. Autodesk Maya first made headlines in 2009 when James Cameron and John Landau used it to create the revolutionary film, Avatar. (Landau spoke at AU Las Vegas 2009, saying, “[Autodesk] made the impossible possible.”) But did you know Autodesk... READ MORE >

Did you know February 21-27, 2016 is Engineers Week? This is a great opportunity for engineers to share your passion with the next generation. Visit the DiscoverE website to find out how you can get involved with projects like the Future City competition, Global Day of the Engineer on February 24, and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on February 25. READ MORE >

Hot off the press—Informed Infrastructure has published an article on the powerful impact design visualization and navigable 3D models can have on complex infrastructure projects. Once upon a time, civil engineers had to rely on complicated drawings or physical models to bring their designs to life. Now those days are over, thanks to new tools and technologies including real-time game engines like Autodesk Stingray, and new features in Infrastructure Design Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Dynamo Studio. Civil engineers can now create accurate, explorable 3D models that enhance their abilit... READ MORE >

[caption id="attachment_1378" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image courtesy of Christian Kasper[/caption] Do you have a story to share with the AU audience? Great! We’d love to hear from you. We’re always on the lookout for inspiring ideas and experiences about everything from thought leadership and industry best practices, to technology trends, workflows, and tips for professional development. We just updated the AU blog and we’d love to feature your story. We’re especially interested in posts on these current hot topics: 3D printing, architecture and design visualization, and CAD manageme... READ MORE >

Ever since AU went international back in 2008, we’ve been expanding our reach to bring rich learning, expert insight, and thought leadership to professionals around the world. Did you know that last year we had over 17,000 AU International attendees from about 8,000 companies? If you add AU Las Vegas 2015, we had over 27,000 participants worldwide. We’re excited to announce the dates for our 2016 AU International events. We’re still waiting on final confirmation for AU Australia’s date, and we may see 1 or 2 other small changes, so stay tuned for more info. READ MORE >