There was a time when manufacturing and architecture didn’t have much in common—they were different industries using different workflows. And entertainment?  That was a galaxy far, far away. But times have changed. With new digital technologies, these industries are converging, learning from each other, and adopting shared approaches for making, building, and producing. In AEC, architects and contractors are increasingly turning to more modular, industrial approaches—creating building components that can be fabricated off-site, replicated easily, and fit together in repeatable ways that e... READ MORE >

“Immersive technologies give us a superpower—an agency to experience the future before it happens, to see the unseen,” says Brian Pene, director of emerging technology in engineering at Autodesk. With virtual reality (VR), we can view products before they’re manufactured, walk through structures before they’re built, and make changes in real time. With augmented reality (AR), we can have relevant data and designs associated with a thing or a place floating right in front of our eyes when we look at it—and control that data with just a blink. And the possibilities are just beginning. Learn how ... READ MORE >

Maybe you’re interested in A Look at How BIM and Prefabrication Can Lead to Fully Automated Building Construction. Maybe learning about Bringing Virtual Reality to the Labor Force would make all the difference to you and your team going forward. Maybe a class about Hybrid Techniques for Modeling Sheet Metal Parts in Fusion 360 is what you’re looking for at AU Las Vegas this year. Or maybe you need to know more about Diagnosing Bad Models in Autodesk Nastran In-CAD. Whatever you’re looking to learn at AU this November, let us know—community voting on AU Las Vegas 2018 class proposals is hap... READ MORE >

If you were at Tobacco Dock last week for AU London, you saw another example of what makes this learning community special. More than 1,600 professionals from across construction, manufacturing, and media gathered to share knowledge, gather perspective, and learn how others are adapting to the changes taking place in our industries. What went down? 75 different classes and 26 hands-on labs. An Industry Keynote and a General Session. Multiple networking events. And an Expo Hall filled with examples of the future of making things in practice. Free Cloud Credits Announced for Fusion 360 Ultim... READ MORE >

AU London kicks off today, chock full of classes and learning sessions, mind-expanding keynotes, interactive exhibits, and receptions for networking with your peers. If you want to discover what lies ahead for the future of making and building, London’s Tobacco Dock is the place to be today. Can’t be there? You can still get in on the learning. Tune in to the AU London 2018 live stream to see the keynotes from CEO Andrew Anagnost and Director of Robotics within the Office of the CTO, Erin Bradner, along with others. They’ll be discussing the convergence of the manufacturing, construction, and... READ MORE >