Inspired by an unrelenting passion for the industries we serve, our business consultants understand that we only succeed when our clients succeed. Team D3 serves as a true business partner backed by unrivaled expertise, proven processes and advanced technologies. As customer lifecycle experts, we know how products, buildings, and systems get designed, engineered, simulated, manufactured, and constructed. Team D3 empowers makers to create unique products, sustainable buildings, robust infrastructure, and dependable vital systems. We build the roadmap that moves clients forward on their digital transformation journey using holistic and pragmatic approaches that look at the entire organization.
Gordon, Inc. Outpaces Competitors with Tailored Training For Autodesk Revit
Founded in 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Gordon, Inc. has grown to over 175 employee-owners with a state-of-the-art 255,000-square-foot facility and a global network of 70+ independent agents. Specializing in sustainable architectural metal products for various environments, Gordon, Inc.’s offerings include specialty metal ceilings, wall systems, and trims. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, creating divisions for cleanrooms, acoustic systems, security ceilings, exteriors, and data centers. Known for custom CNC fabrication and eco-friendly finishes, Gordon, Inc. emphasizes environmental responsibility and ethical behavior.Gordon, Inc. found themselves at a technological crossroads where historic design methods and manufacturing systems intersected with available newer technologies and processes. Because Autodesk Revit had, over time, become the collaborative link between their internal design team and intermediate project architects and general contractors, they needed the ability to utilize Autodesk Revit to create shop drawings that could also enhance their communications with their supporting subcontractors and end-clients through both the design and manufacturing stages of a project’s lifecycle.While their design and innovation tools were still relevant, they realized they needed to increase their understanding of the advanced capabilities available in those existing tools.Training for new hires became an obvious and critical need in ensuring that the team members use their creative Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) tools efficiently and consistently with corporate methods and standards. Their leadership conclusion was that if a new hire is left to train themselves, their compliance with corporate standards and procedures is an extremely low probability.Tailored and personalized training was essential in unifying their diverse team, which had varying experience levels and familiarity with Autodesk solutions.
Spire Collective with Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage
The issue faced by Spire Collective was that the current PLM system was outdated and did not allow for proper process control between different departments within the company. A system was needed that could be adapted to the existing workflow, rather than having the system dictate operational methods. Concerns arose about the large amount of data, perceived as difficult and time-consuming to transfer to a new system, causing hesitation in adopting a new solution. The Bill of Materials (BOM) management in the old system was so cumbersome that it was essentially unused, leading to data being dispersed across multiple pieces of software and compromising data integrity.
Inventor Phase: 3D Model Automation
WJ Higgins had a long-standing customer who expressed a need for a quicker and more innovative methodology for the design and manufacturing of their construction components. As a result of their customer’s necessity, WJ Higgins began to examine what, of their current design and manufacturing procedures, might be changed or upgraded in ways that could enhance their ability to both accelerate and produce more advanced deliverables for their customer. Considering their long-term “tried and true” processes and design tools, they consulted with TeamD3 seeking assistance in identifying more efficient ways of leveraging their Autodesk software tools. “Glass envelope systems,” are often used for much of the exterior façade of high-rise building structures. Since the “glass envelope systems” are the most challenging and intricate parts of the construction of skyscrapers, the “envelope systems” became the litmus test by which proposed design process changes would be evaluated.The “glass envelope systems” are especially challenging structural elements for several reasons:Each of the panels of glass needs to be uniquely designed and fabricated taking into consideration the entire external building facade.The manufactured assemblies need to integrate into equally complex construction assemblages which highlighted the need for a more robust form of team collaboration among all the project stakeholders and construction participants, including architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and more.Changes from the architect or other project members could mean going as far back as the beginning stages of design. So, design changes for whatever reason, could result in significant cost impact, lost team man-hours, or wasted materials.
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Learn to edit, debug and customize post processors for Fusion 360.
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How to implement Civil 3D on infrastructure projects
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How to implement Revit on building projects.
FeatureCAM Starter Pack
Learn how to achieve reliable results using FeatureCAM workflows while preparing parts for machining.
BIM 360 Design Starter Pack
The BIM 360 Design Starter Pack helps customers implement BIM 360 Design on building projects with a concentration on project administration, model authoring, drawing production, and design review.
Vault Starter Pack
Implement Vault for projects with a concentration on folder architecture, security, data integrity, and property management.
ACC Build Document Management Process Foundation
Implement the Document Management (ACC Build) Foundation and help organize, distribute, and share files on a single, connected document management platform, ensuring all team members have access to the information they need.
Forge Starter Pack (AEC)
How to best use Forge to build applications for design and engineering.
Fusion 360: Machining Extension Starter Pack
Implement and amplify Advanced CAM workflows capabilities with the Machining Extension.
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Program FFF programs easily, with optimized print settings and customize a post processor.
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How to improve efficiency and reduce rework with streamlined project management workflows.
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Configure all CAM functionality, such as: milling, turning, turn-mill and probing toolpaths.
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How to use PowerMill workflows when preparing parts for machining.
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