In this workshop, we'll discuss how we used Maya software to create our short film Scrap Metal. We will take a deep dive into what kickstarted the project, how we got it funded, and all the technical and creative challenges. We'll also talk about managing a short film of this scale and complexity on an indie budget. At the end, we'll discuss the further development of the IP, and where we want to go next.

We all know the advantages of using Revit software for modeling and design, but when it comes to getting your MEP fabrication documents generated from the model, you better have a plan. Creating assembly drawings is a great tool, but too many of them and your model will come to a crawl. Modular fabrication and design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) have also been hot topics over the last few years, and that adds a whole new set of challenges. We will show you the tips we use to model and detail modular skids and standardized DfMA components in Revit. We'll also cover how we manage hangers and all the fabrication documents, and the methods required to make the shop and field successful.

This session will explore the innovative integration of building information modeling (BIM) and artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing sustainable design, focusing on achieving LEED certification through an AI-powered BIM Process. The merging of AI with BIM marks a significant leap in design precision, efficiency, and sustainability, setting new industry benchmarks. This integration transforms the approach to LEED certification, using AI-driven analytics within BIM tools to make sustainable design accessible and effective. Through practical examples and case studies, attendees will gain insights into the practical application of different technologies—such as chatbots and dynamic dashboards—in real-world projects. This session aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to use the synergy between BIM and AI, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable design.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the operation and management of public water systems, improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. However, there is uncertainty about the value it can bring. By understanding these dimensions, participants will be better equipped to navigate the complex landscape of AI in water, fostering responsible and sustainable practices for the benefit of communities and the environment. We will discuss a multi-tier approach to using AI-enabled technology, such as that developed by Autodesk, to equip users to proceed with use of the technology. Each of the four tiers—cost-focused AI, performance-driven AI, human-centered AI, and socially responsible AI—has business goals and stakeholder values connected to it. For example, cost-focused AI results in efficiency gain or increased profits, whereas performance-driven AI would result in improved customer service or reliability, and socially responsible AI provides equitable infrastructure.

Join us for an insightful session led by Rania deLeon, a renowned quality and regulatory expert from Mina Methods. During this presentation, Rania will share the transformative journey of PPMDM, a medical device company, and its strategic use of product lifecycle management (PLM). Learn how in an industry with stringent regulatory demands, PLM has been a game changer for PPMDM, enabling a small team to manage vast operations efficiently. Rania will share how the use of PLM for quality management has enabled the manufacturing of high-quality products with an impressively low complaint rate. The presentation will explore lessons learned and take a glimpse into the future—translating this compliance success to other organizations. Key takeaways will include how PLM helped build and validate an effective quality-management system, leading to efficient operations, successful audits, and the delivery of superior quality products.

In this session, we will show the new media and entertainment Autodesk Platform Services-oriented software and give an introduction to how the APIs work. The Autodesk Platform Services Flow Graph Engine API is already in beta, with the Media and Entertainment Data Model coming soon to support the Flow Asset Management tools. This class will focus on those features that will also be included in the digital content creation (DCC) tools, but from an API perspective to show how customers can automate and access the data and functionality in an automated way.

Companies struggle with cost overruns, supply chain disruptions, and inefficient production due to poorly managed Bills of Materials (BOMs). Inaccurate BOMs can lead to delays, excess inventory, and missed revenue opportunities. So, let's take a deep dive into the important world of the BOM and build a blueprint for successful product development and equipment manufacturing. This session will equip you with practical strategies to create accurate, optimized BOMs. We'll explore best practices, tools, and case studies to streamline BOM processes. We'll start in CAD, building a good foundation. Then we'll move this information into product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other production-related applications.

Join artist Danial Ezzati in a captivating session where we'll explore the groundbreaking project "Persepolis Reborn: A Virtual Journey to the Achaemenid Empire," where art, technology, and cultural preservation converge. Through this initiative, Danial embarks on a mission to combat the threat of digital colonization by authentically representing Iran's rich heritage and architectural marvels. Explore the immersive experience that transcends traditional boundaries, offering a profound exploration of Persian identity and history. Discover how "Creative Reconstruction" not only safeguards cultural heritage but also serves as a universal model for preserving endangered traditions worldwide. Join the movement of cultural preservation and digital liberation as Danial unveils the power of art and technology to inspire change and ignite a brighter future.

With today's rise in construction, design costs, and extremely tight budgets for CAD work, we must ensure we are using the most-efficient methods in Civil 3D software to meet project demands. We can easily go over budget by overmodeling in Civil 3D. Conversely, when we fail to properly use Civil 3D tools, we can waste time and money. So herein lies the question: When do I fully model and design something, and when do I draw some polylines? When do I hold, and when do I fold? Let's take a journey into how a complex corridor model may not be best for a site plan where a feature line is sufficient. A simple polyline can represent and benefit more than a full creation of a pipe or pressure network system. As we look at keeping some things simple, there are times to make all the abilities of Civil 3D work for us. Longer roadway projects may require conditional corridors and complex targeting. How much is too much? There comes a time to think through all scenarios—or just simply show the cards.

This case study explores how Curiosity 3D—an Autodesk Learning Partner—is using the power of Autodesk Fusion software and 3D printing to revolutionize education in India by making online education hands-on. The idea was born at a time when the world stopped—the COVID-19 era. Universities and schools were shut, but education found a way and went online, and learning became e-learning. However, this was at the expense of practical hands-on learning experiences. Learn how Curiosity solved this by shipping 3D printers to students' homes! While Fusion was taught online, students 3D-printed projects at home. The design and make journey never stopped. This session will take you through examples of similar innovative strategies that are driving education in emerging markets like India. It will also explore how market challenges—such as limited lab infrastructure, accessibility, and affordability—can be overcome while maintaining hands-on experience and effectively preparing for the future of work.

Managing external rules presents challenges, including where to store them. For instance, is a network location secure enough? The speaker has faced this conundrum firsthand, and will demonstrate how Inventor software, iLogic, Vault software, and coding expertise enable a transition to a secure Vault environment. By using Vault software's advantages—such as revision control, lifecycle states, and permission management—we ensure safer, more organized external rule storage. Furthermore, we'll explore methods for keeping rules up to date and best practices for managing changes in a collaborative, multi-developer environment. With the right tools and knowledge, we maximize Inventor and Vault.

Of environmental impact, 80% is determined at the design phase. Yet designers have no way to understand the impacts of their design choices. To enable such calculations to happen, Manufacturing Data Model offers promising opportunities for sustainability partners to use and enable impact analysis. In this presentation, we'll walk you through how ProtoTech Solutions and SimaPro used the new functionalities of the Manufacturing Data Model APIs to ease the extraction of critical data for impact calculations like user's design (component) information (last modified, version number, name, id, and so on), and bring the results information into the design using Manufacturing Data Model writeback custom properties capability. Overall, this presentation will showcase how Manufacturing Data Model is helping automate sustainability workflows for partners and customers.

Join Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to discover its journey of adopting and deploying OpenUSD to build an interoperable Spatial Technology Stack (STS) with tools that include Maya software, 3ds Max software, Epic Unreal, and McNeel Rhino. The STS lets ZHA build immersive digital twins that enable deeper integrations between design and construction, enhance spatial experiences, and increase efficiencies in design and review cycles. In the session, we'll cover how no-code or low-code platforms and APIs, such as NVIDIA Omniverse, are enabling ZHA to build proprietary tools. These tools allow the firm to interact with and manipulate its data sets in processes such as robotics and digital fabrication. This approach reduces material waste while increasing sustainability and innovation. Join us to explore how this innovative approach revolutionizes architectural design, making it more engaging, responsible, and accessible to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

Hear the story of how Cascadia Structural Timber Solutions went from being a small hand fabrication and truss manufacturer to a fast-growing glulam fabricator, looking to lead the way in new mass timber buildings using Informed Design in Inventor software. The mass timber industry is on the rise, and with it comes unique challenges on the jobsite. As many projects move to a hybrid of steel and wood, we need to be able to provide products that can be easily used and understood early in the design process. With Informed Design we can predefine structural members—from columns to beams to preassembled trusses—that can be added at the beginning of the design process. We can provide flexibility for our customers by giving them specific parameters they can change while still allowing the design to be easy to manufacture. With our push to implement lean manufacturing principles, these designs allow us to scale our business and increase profitability while providing a great experience for our customers.

In this session, we'll explore how to get started on the path to productization. What makes a good starting or pilot product, what data needs to be taken into account, how to build a parts library, and how to produce a parts catalog to kick-start the transition from prefabrication to productization. Learn the keys to successfully planning and implementing products into projects.

The industry is responsible for a significant part of the global GHG emissions from energy. It is crucial that modern organizations understand energy use in their production facilities. Energy-use planning should consider not only the total amount consumed, but also timing—taking into account intermittent renewable generation, dynamic pricing, and variable CO2 intensity. On-site generation and energy storage cannot be evaluated without a model of the production process. FlexSim is a simulation product that has been used in manufacturing applications for more than 20 years. Flexcon Helios extends general-purpose FlexSim and can specify power requirements for different phases of any process modeled in FlexSim. The simulation can predict a realistic power curve, and the Flexcon Helios module allows users to define a dynamic policy on how energy sources are used. If coupled with an intermittency model, dynamic pricing, or CO2 intensity data, this approach can assess the total costs and carbon footprint of the process.

In this session, we'll introduce GraphQL and explore how it is being used to deliver the promise of "granular" data. As you have heard before, Autodesk is investing heavily in cloud data with Autodesk Fusion (manufacturing), Autodesk Forma [architecture, engineering, and construction; building information modeling (BIM)], and Autodesk Flow (media and entertainment) industry groups. At the center is also the Data Exchange API that allows data to be shared in a specific and durable way. From authoring to access, this class will explain the details about each software system, and how to use the GraphQL API to access the data. We'll also cover the fact that data can easily be accessed across each of the information models, and via Data Exchange.

Attend this session for an in-depth exploration of animation techniques in game development using Maya software. Gain valuable insights into hand-keyed animation, considering the demands of modern gaming environments. Dive deep into Maya software's sophisticated toolset, discovering how you can refine your animation process with precision and finesse. Learn an optimized workflow engineered for seamless integration with diverse game engines, facilitating the smooth transition of your animations into the game engine you work.

Digital transformation ​is how manufacturing processes are managed throughout production on the factory floor. It helps operations collect the capacity limits, real-time asset usage, and effectiveness.​ This is achieved by production planning and tracking, empowering interested parties to evaluate production efficiency and identify areas of congestion. Improve visibility and reporting by acquiring data from different manufacturing operations. Digital manufacturing operations enable evidence-based examinations of present environment opportunities to enhance quality and productivity. The data will also underscore areas where investment or divestment might be beneficial.

Although the character-animation process has been largely digitized, the fundamental approach has remained relatively unchanged for more than a century. Animators create performances by creating key poses, which they then string together in a sequence to create motion. They continue to add and finesse these keyframes until they get a believable performance. In this presentation, we will demonstrate a new approach to character animation that uses AI to transform the way animators work. With neural motion controllers, we use machine learning to model how characters move and behave. An animator then only needs to specify high-level intent, like when and where they want the character to move, and the neural motion controller does the tedious work of producing natural, believable motion. We will also demonstrate that by connecting this new technique with core Autodesk capabilities, we can create a production-ready workflow where animators retain full artistic control over the final animation.