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Right On Track: 5 Innovative Trends that Showcase the Future of Rail
Rail has come a long way since James Watt introduced a method of transforming steam power into a circular motion back in 1763. With the invention of steam engines and a growing network of railroad tracks, the railway industry quickly became an economic boon throughout the world, moving goods and people on a mass scale. It…
Infrastructure
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Must-see tech highlights at Autodesk University 2023
Each year, civil engineers, designers, tech enthusiasts, innovators, and industry leaders come together at Autodesk University to share insights and explore the future of design and construction. Autodesk University showcases the cutting-edge tools and advanced capabilities that continue to support the digital transformation of the AEC industry. Check out the top innovations for AEC design…
What’s New
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Welcome to the AEC Tech Drop
Hello, you’ve arrived at the new AEC blog from Autodesk. We launched this blog to bring together essential news and notes for people that use Autodesk software and for those looking to learn more. One place to go, all things AEC at Autodesk. That’s our mission. This will be an evolution. Buckle up! We hope…
Architecture
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What’s new in openBIM and Infrastructure: IFC 4.3 for Civil 3D
The extension IFC 4.3 for Civil 3D 2024 allows civil engineers and designers to share data and context for open project delivery and localization. For architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms working with complex data, software interoperability is a game-changer. Open data formats like IFC allow data to be transferred accurately across different software platforms,…
Infrastructure
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Spotlight On Air Travel: How Technology Tackles 5 Key Infrastructure Challenges
The future may be unpredictable, but one thing seems certain: The air travel and cargo sector will keep booming. More specifically, passenger travel is expected to expand to 8.2 billion air travelers annually by 2037 and the number of cargo freight aircraft is expected to jump 30 percent. If these projections come true, airport designers…
Infrastructure
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Exploring the art of the possible
BIM plus the power of cloud-enabled technology fosters innovative projects Do you find yourself saying things would be better “if only…”? You could have a better design, a shorter schedule, or be more profitable, if only you could have X or if only Y existed. It’s time to start removing “if only” from your vocabulary;…
Construction