Prodsmart helps manufacturers and fabricators to schedule, track and trace their production and quality processes in real-time. Our MES software provides real-time understanding and visibility of the whole manufacturing operation while enabling our customers to achieve paperless production and automation. This product demo will be covering the aspects of data tracking on the shop floor and how that can create a feedback loop with the managers on the top floor.

Our smartphones are filled with apps that track numerous things like our heart rate, running speed, and sleep patterns, but what can this new world of internet-connected devices do for our work lives in industry? Growth of a new class of products called “connected devices” or the “Internet of Things (IoT)” will usher in a new era of smarter, more cost-effective factories. These devices will make production data visible and useful, and will do much to help factory managers make more strategic decisions. This class will cover emerging trends in the Internet of Things and introduce a new, easy-to-implement application for managing factory operations. The cloud-based application uses data collected from wireless, non-intrusive sensors, and displays it in the context of a digital model in order to deliver actionable insights for energy and production management.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets. In 2016, GEA generated consolidated revenues of about EUR 4.5 billion. The food and beverages sector, which is a long-term growth industry, accounted for around 70 percent. GEA's vision is to provide the world with innovative solutions for smart food processing and for a more efficient use of energy resources. Which means �We want to be known by our customers for providing innovative solutions that help them be even more successful�. The cornerstones of GEA strategy include: Market leadership and focus (concentrate on core competencies and technologies), Technology leadership through innovation (differentiation based on technological advantage), Strong focus on the bottom line (decentralized global structure, rigorous cost management), Calculated risks (diversification and project risk management) Dr Christian Hirschen, team manager for GEA's Digital Twin project, is looking together with his team for innovative solutions which are effective against information silos, increase automation and customer satisfaction. The program has the following key objectives: Link Design & Build data with Operations (maintenance), Connect past, present and future to improve performance, Establish a single access point for information for all types of users, Remove silos, Add customer value through innovation. The target personas for the solution are the GEA project manager, customer project manager and GEA services technicians. Two main scenarios where addressed in this first project: the first aimed at delivering an overview of the plant design to the GEA and customer project managers, giving them access to the relevant data. The second scenario was for services technicians, to receive live information from sensors placed over key components of the plant and instant notifications of predicted or occurring failures of components. Authorised maintenance staff would get an alert and immediately gain access to the right information to request targeted inspections and send requests for new parts. The solution delivered by Autodesk Consulting leveraged the reusable �Forge Toolkit for Information Hubs� to enable: the display of service alerts, the correlation between 2D with 3D views, document browsing (filtered

Join other licensing experts and innovators from the enterprise community. Autodesk Enterprise licensing offerings have evolved significantly in recent years. Find out how these changes have influenced management techniques and what works well in your area of industry. Veteran Autodesk University speaker and licensing evangelist Jerry Milana will host the session, starting with 15 minutes for introductions and topic nomination and prioritization. We will then allot 20 minutes to each of the top-3 topics. We will finish up by summarizing the highlights of our session, including a wish list for the Autodesk Licensing Team.

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

Since the early days of AutoCAD software, users and companies have struggled with maintaining standards and managing block libraries. After all, having a company block library on a network drive and using a layer standard is great, but it's hard to make sure people use the right block and put the text on the correct layer. This class will address the easiest and most effective methods for managing existing blocks and Dynamic Blocks and ensuring that the correct colors, layers, and linetypes are used for the creation of all geometry. You'll also learn the secret of how to create, display, and manage shared palettes securely as an Enterprise Solution for your company standards.

I don't know how many Autodesk University classes I've attended over the last 7 years, but each year I usually find myself in at least a couple where IT becomes the root of the discussions. Users and management express frustration when talking about software/hardware, upgrades, and incident management with the IT department. IT also has challenges with incomplete information or requirements definitions from its users. But nearly always the discussion is about communication. In fact, most implementation failures or disappointments boil down to a lack of simple communication (listening skills), understanding perspective, and goals. This talk is your chance to get access to an IT professional with many successes and service strategies who will help you begin to make a change for yourself and your company. If any of this resonates with you, bring your IT person or just your needs and questions so that we can all share and discuss different ways to get from A to Z and enjoy the journey together.

This lecture offers a sneak peek into functionality for Autodesk PLM 360 software, services, and more.

Learn how the new Fusion 360 Production software can take your job shop digital. This class is a beginner level. You will learn how to get real-time production visibility; how to schedule work; and how to track, plan, and monitor the job shop floor with Fusion 360 Production via a web browser and your mobile device.

Get an in-depth exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Autodesk PLM 360 software's largest customer deployments. Learn directly from the customer about the software's uses, the challenges encountered during the process, and the ways that users overcame those struggles. This panel discussion will introduce the customer, the customer's intended use, and the outcome. The remainder of the time will be for questions and answers. This was one of the more popular classes last year, with multiple customers talking about their plans; now let's go behind the music to hear the ups, downs, and rockin' good times with Autodesk PLM 360 software.

Amish Solanki and Laurens Wijnschenk will showcase various advanced 5-axis toolpaths and work-holding strategies for 3+2 and 5-axis parts using Fusion 360 software and Autodesk HSM software. This will be a small guide that will help you program your parts and tips on work-holding tools and setups.

Reduction of waste is the main goal of any lean initiative. Learn how Factory Design Suite can help you to minimize inventory, maximize space efficiency, optimize product travel in the factory, and decrease energy costs. If you are participating in or thinking about lean manufacturing, this class will help you to meet your objectives

We will examine the classification feature in depth. In particular looking at creation of a classification hierarchy, class-dependent fields, and classification use in the workspace.

As a user of Autodesk PLM 360 software, you will undoubtedly have a good knowledge of the core capabilities of the product, such as creating and modifying items, and taking part in process workflows. But, outside of this, there is a broader range of features which many users never take advantage of. Sometimes they are unaware they exist, or they shy away from them. Learning how to use these features—such as creating your own reports and charts, importing and exporting data, and developing your own print views—opens up a host of possibilities to be more efficient and to get the most value from Autodesk PLM 360 software. This session will introduce you to these broader features and, in no time at all, you will become an Autodesk PLM 360 software power user!