Innovators don’t wait for progress. They design it. They build it. They make it. And AU 2021 is the conference where it all begins. Registration is now open, and you’re invited. Save your spot today. READ MORE >

This interview is part of a series featuring the members of our diverse AU community, from speakers and conference attendees to authors, forum participants, and online commenters. You are AU. READ MORE >

Automation can take many forms, from steam turbines to industrial robots to design software. Anytime a technology replaces work done by a person, that’s automation. And as our automation changes, our work changes, too. READ MORE >

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Digital twins originated as an approach for manufacturing—a way to replicate, verify, and optimize production lines. The idea was to create a digital version of a physical space—including every object and system within it—that was constantly updated and updating via a two-directional flow of data with the physical version. The goal of a twin goes beyond the merely descriptive: it is a functional representation of a model, able to simulate, predict, and inform. READ MORE >