Get an inside look at our multiaxis drilling add-in for Autodesk Fusion software. It automatically detects holes, groups them by orientation, and respects machine kinematics to optimize computer numerical control (CNC) workflows, including cross drilling and advanced parameter controls. This live demo will walk you through the entire process—from hole detection to final toolpath generation—showing how to reduce programming time, prevent collisions, and ensure consistent results. By automating repetitive tasks and adding safety checks that prevent unintended breakthroughs or hole intersections, shops have cut drilling cycle times by up to 40%. Whether you’re a CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer, or CAM enthusiast, this session will offer an exciting glimpse at how intelligent drilling Automation, Integration, & Customization can boost your productivity and profitability.

Hear from ASME experts as they share the in-depth research results and insights that predict how new workflows will shape the future of work in manufacturing throughout the next five to ten years. A panel of industry and technology experts will discuss the overarching industry implications and business outcomes driving the advancement of manufacturing and how the roles of mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and machinists will evolve—and we’ll identify the new set of hard and soft skills required to succeed. Learn how new workflows are taking hold in the industry. And discover the workforce training, technology, and operations infrastructure that is required to achieve fundamental improvements in productivity, quality, and profitability. Finally, learn how industry, academia, and government can support the development of the skills and knowledge among students and professionals.

Autodesk Inventor software can be used to save time, money, and scrap in manufacturing. Successfully manufacturing a product is not only about the final product, it also includes how you get there. In this class, we will show you how to use Inventor to work backwards to develop all the process steps of manufacturing a part. You first design the finished part you need, then use iParts and iLogic to engineer all the steps that are needed to get from a block of steel to a finished part. We will show you a workflow that takes advantage of the associative abilities of the "i" tools. As your finished product evolves, all of the production steps change as well. This workflow enables you to develop documentation for inspection, fabrication, work holding, fixturing, and machining 3D models of each progression. You can use stress analysis of parts in process to ensure that the process won't damage the final product. We will also offer tips and tricks that will help manufacturing engineers incorporate Inventor on the shop floor.

Generative design in Fusion is not just for complex aerospace components that require expensive and time-consuming additive manufacturing or 5-axis CNC. In this session we will demonstrate an end-to-end workflow from 2.5-axis Fusion generative design through CAM for “everyday” CNC parts which can be programmed and machined in a matter of minutes, not hours or days. Starting with generative design, we will explore how to make the best use of the new 2.5-axis machining constraints with one of the Autodesk nerds behind the technology, then discuss editing and refining outcomes. Finally, one of the Autodesk experts in CAM for generative outcomes will share strategies for programming and producing the generative parts. The emphasis will be on improving designer and manufacturing engineer productivity, reducing CAD, CAM, and machining time, and going from problem definition through production in hours, not days.

With the manufacturing focus being on providing a credible TurnMill platform for Fusion customers in FY24, this session will look to give an overview of the TurnMill discipline and will cover why and where these machines are commonly used within Industry. A focus on the different machine types and configurations that are available to our customers including the benefits and limitations of additional axis, spindles and turrets. We would also look to focus on how the processes are commonly automated.

Your next big factory layout project requires you to collaborate with various stakeholders and you would like to use Autodesk Construction Cloud. This class will walk you through the process of producing a factory layout using Autodesk Factory Design Utilities software and interfacing with a collaborative project on the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform. Embracing this new technology may be the key to the productive outcome of your next project.

More than 80% of Autodesk customers have said they're prioritizing climate action as a top UN Sustainability Goal. However, they're facing practical obstacles, such as navigating the maze of data collection to the hurdles of interoperability and nuanced analysis. Join this panel discussion with sustainability tech partners Oris, EHDD, One Click LCA, and SimaPro as they discuss how technology enables customers to achieve sustainable outcomes even amid these challenges. By showcasing real-world examples and sharing insights, they'll illustrate how innovative solutions can pave the way for transformative change, even in the face of daunting data obstacles. Join us as we discuss the evolving landscape where sustainability and technology converge. Discover the emerging trends and innovations that promise to reshape the way we approach sustainability in architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing. Together, we'll navigate the complexities, uncover opportunities, and catalyze a data-driven shift toward a greener tomorrow.

In this course, Kennametal's tooling experts will walk you through the expansive electric vehicle (EV) portfolio and proven application solutions to fit your specific machining needs. As a global leader in automotive machining solutions for more than 80 years, Kennametal has forged a legacy in the industry based on accuracy, speed, and versatility. From internal combustion engine (ICE) production to EVs and everything in between, we machine solutions that drive productivity. We are helping customers grow and evolve in EV and hybrid spaces with custom and standard tools to manufacture components—a direct result of not only our legacy in automotive solutions, but also of our growing and modernized manufacturing footprint in more than 60 countries.

Digital factories offer manufacturers critical benefits of efficiency, innovation, and stability — but they're only truly effective if they are designed, built, and operated thoughtfully. In this first session of the Digital Factory Symposium, you'll hear from top leaders about the opportunities they see for companies who are implementing a digital factory. *This session is part of the Digital Factory Symposium, a learning pathway and networking experience on Wednesday, October 16. To see all related sessions, select the "Digital Factory Symposium" filter. If you would like to attend the private welcome reception on Tuesday, October 15, please email DigitalFactoryAU@autodesk.com.

Unlock the power of Autodesk Fusion for Inventor users! Join us as we explore the dynamic world of Fusion software. Discover the essential variances between Fusion and Inventor, unveiling the unique strengths of each platform. Gain invaluable insights to optimize your workflow and enhance your design prowess. Elevate your skill set and embrace the future of CAD with Fusion for the Inventor user!

This class is an overview of the vibration analysis capabilities in Autodesk, Inc.’s, Simulation software products.

Estimating and understanding costs is paramount to the success of any project. This course will show how to use Process Analysis 360 software to model your manufacturing processes, test various options, and generate associated costs for capital equipment, energy, labor, consumables, and waste.

From quoting a workpiece, thru programming in CAM and operating on a CNC machine tool, to finished workpiece

Developing a great set of assets for Autodesk Factory Design Utilities can be a challenge. In this class, we will discuss and demonstrate the top techniques used to create the most-functional factory assets.

As our industry strives to address global issues such as productivity and resources, we see productization surfacing as a key driver for change. In this session, we'll dive into what technology can do to support this change, and we'll explore existing solutions.

Autodesk Fusion 360 software continues to evolve for design and manufacturing in a single package. Sheet metal components can be designed using Fusion 360 or imported for virtually any CAD package to have the cutting toolpaths created using the Fusion 360 Manufacture workspace. This class will demonstrate methods for creating nests using both the Arrange command as well as the Nesting using the Nesting and Fabrication Extension. This class will demonstrate how you can use both Advanced Arrange and Nesting to arrange components on a sheet that can be cut using the Fusion 360 Manufacture workspace. The presentation will cover creating or importing files to be nested, setting up nest materials, creating nests, and finally using the Manufacture workspace to add cutting toolpaths to cut out the nests.

This is customer round table will provide specific examples of success that came from using Factory Design Suite to improve the manufacturing planning process.

The Simulation Moldflow Insight Certification Exams will be held Monday, December 1, at Mandalay Bay J from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn how to utilize Inventor software for manufacturing. Discover things to consider when you're designing parts and you're creating stock for castings and boolean operations for jigs and fixtures. Then bring your design into Inventor HSM software and machine like a pro.

Meet the members from the Technical and development teams behind the Autodesk CAM Products.