Joining us at AU 2015 in Las Vegas? We hope so. Among the AU 2015 sessions we’re most excited about is 1 that will highlight the experience of award-winning architecture and engineering firm, Bates, and their collaboration on a US$140 million Mercy Hospital Jefferson project near St. Louis. Bates relied on A360 to support collaboration throughout the design and engineering phases of the project.   To learn more, sign up for this AU Las Vegas session offered by 2 of Bates’ top dogs. The session will take an in-depth look at project collaboration using A360: Stress Test: Using A360 and C... READ MORE >

With 650+ classes on offer at AU Las Vegas this year, deciding which to attend can be rough business indeed. Don’t worry—we’re here to help. In addition to plenty of classes that build on previous sessions and topics, we’ve also got some brand new selections for you this year. Here are a few of our favorites. If you haven’t already filled your schedule, you should definitely check out 1 (or more) of these great classes: “A Job Weld Done:” Getting to the Bottom of Modeling Welds in FEA…Debunking Common Perceptions IM11105 READ MORE >

AU is just around the corner now, and it’s time to start making connections. If you’re not already following us on social media, what are you waiting for? It’s a great way to get in touch with other attendees and speakers. Follow all the action once you get to Las Vegas with #AU2015. Plus, you can take part in our snap polls like these folks did. Surviving AU takes grit. What gets you through a week of intensive career development? Angela C. Snider says, “Good shoes, a sweater, notepad, and a smile.” Mark Behrens recommends, “Review the maps feature on the mobile app and learn where your cl... READ MORE >

Innovation Forums are 1 of the highlights of AU Las Vegas. As we mentioned a couple weeks ago, we’re shaking things up this year with 3 forums that will connect to tell a larger story of disruptive innovation, taking you on a journey from the spark of an idea through to its actualization. Your guide on this adventure will be Roman Mars. We’ll look at how technology is shaping a new class of consumers, changing the nature of products, and rewriting customer demand across all industries. We’ll dive deep into the ways technology—additive manufacturing, robotic fabrication, advanced materials, fro... READ MORE >

Maybe this is your first time attending AU Las Vegas, or maybe you’ve been there and done that many times over. (If it’s your first time, check out last week’s post and be sure to sign up for Freshman Orientation—Lynn Allen and other AU old hands will give you inside info on what not to miss, and you’ll get to connect with fellow freshman even before classes start.) Either way, to ensure you get the most out of your week with us, we asked AU veterans to tell us 1 thing about AU that only alumni know. Here’s the scoop. READ MORE >