2020 is no ordinary year, and AU 2020 will be no ordinary AU conference. It will be a global digital experience for the worldwide AU learning community to come together in new ways for four days of learning, connecting, and exploring the future of our industries. We’ll be able to share knowledge and build community—and in more languages than ever before. We want you to be a part of it. Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE >

3D printing and other digital processes are introducing greater agility and flexibility to manufacturing. Traditional manufacturing lines have been far from agile—though carefully planned, hard to change. Efficient? Yes, but primarily because they specialize in making the same thing in the same way over and over. Today, new fabrication processes and digital workflows are changing what’s possible, enabling manufacturers to adapt quickly and pivot easily to meet changing needs and dynamic conditions. And given the current global disruption, that’s more important than ever. READ MORE >

Call for Proposals for this year’s digital AU experience is open and going strong. Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far. READ MORE >

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

AU conferences are going digital in 2020, and that means we can connect and share knowledge in new ways—and on a global scale. But the essence of AU remains the same: it’s about learning through community and discovering what’s possible together. Be an AU speaker and broadcast your expertise at this year’s global digital experience. Call for Proposals is now open. Submit your proposal to lead a class, present a Theater talk, or write an article for publication on the AU website. READ MORE >