Since 80% of carbon is already locked into a product by the decisions made at the design phase, making good design and manufacturing choices is key to producing products with lower carbon impact. However, today, designers and engineers lack the data and tools to inform their design and manufacturing decisions, all while new and upcoming regulations are forcing designers and manufacturers to produce their products in more-sustainable ways. To tackle this issue, this talk will introduce Autodesk's new Manufacturing Sustainability Insights tool. Created in partnership with Gravity Climate, this interactive manufacturing-impact exploration tool for Autodesk Fusion 360 will provide users with valuable insights into the carbon emissions associated with producing their designs via various manufacturing methods, enabling users to make better informed decisions that support sustainable manufacturing practices, resulting in better products for the planet.

Take a grand tour of the new Configurations capabilities in Autodesk Fusion 360 with members of the Configurations team. Learn how Configurations can help you save time in the design and manufacture of similar products by reusing shared logic and tracking differences in key parameters for individual components or full assemblies. Extend beyond design and consume Configurations in the Drawing, Render, Animation, Simulation, Generative Design, and Manufacture workspaces without leaving Fusion 360. We may also discuss what's coming next in the development of Configurations as a one-stop shop for design-to-make on the Fusion 360 platform.

Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are cornerstones of any solid manufacturing process. Whereas QA looks to the future to ensure product requirements and goals will be met, QC focuses on the past and present of the process to ensure the goals have been achieved. Autodesk Fusion 360 software and Prodsmart provide data integrity to the quality management process through inspection methods, QC reports, and feedback reporting in a connected environment to enhance collaboration and audit tracking.

This session will highlight key innovations from the smallest efficiencies to large workflows that are being delivered and our strategies for the future. Join us to learn about all of the new tools inside Inventor that will delight you daily and unlock new design methodologies that help you innovate. The Inventor Product Management team along with our development organization will be there to wow you with product, take your feedback and answer your questions.

Sustainability has become an urgent necessity, and Autodesk is committed to empowering customers to achieve remarkable and environmentally conscious outcomes. As the mounting pressure to deliver sustainable results intensifies—whether fueled by emerging government regulations or the need for comprehensive reporting—Autodesk's innovative products are accelerating impact at scale. In order to create a thriving ecosystem of sustainability services, Autodesk is forging powerful alliances with industry experts in the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and manufacturing industries. This session will be a discussion between Ron Locklin, global sustainability platform lead, and sustainability tech partners Commerzial, FenestraPro, Gravity Climate, and OneClick LCA . They will explore customer priorities, challenges, and the impact of Autodesk products on achieving sustainable outcomes. Discover groundbreaking strategies and inspiring stories that showcase the power of collaboration and innovation.

Autodesk Fusion software is one of the most powerful design and engineering tools available on the market. It allows industrial designers and mechanical engineers to design, analyze, and manufacture their ideas. Thankfully, there are plenty of learning resources to help people new to CAD—or just new to Fusion. However, it can be difficult to find more advanced content that shows how to get from an intermediate level all the way to an expert level—how to design and engineer the best products possible and do so more quickly and easily. In this technical session, you'll learn the most effective techniques to take your product design and engineering skills to the next level and beyond. If you're interested in becoming a Fusion design and engineering expert, this class is for you!

SwissDrones is a leading manufacturer and operator of long-range unmanned helicopter systems designed to replace manned helicopters for safe and cost-effective aerial intelligence gathering in surveillance, linear inspection, and search and rescue missions beyond visual line of sight. In this theater talk, we'll shine a light on how SwissDrones uses Autodesk Fusion software to bring commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to market for various exciting purposes: inspection and monitoring, search and rescue, and aerial surveillance. Flying drones instead of manned helicopters bear many benefits. For example, they are safe, even under dangerous conditions like bad weather, darkness, or flight over hostile or otherwise unsafe areas. These drones are also exceptionally sustainable, allowing CO2 emission reduction of up to 95% compared to manned helicopters, and are therefore a significant enabler for a greener future. Explore with us how a team uses Fusion software's collaborative capabilities for these exceptional machines.

The Autodesk 2024 Design and Make report showcases that 77% of companies report that upskilling employees is important. They also report they lack resources needed to design training programs. The Design and Make report also reflects that between 2021 and 2023 there's been a 143% increase in Autodesk's Media and Entertainment certification adoption, a 71% increase in AECO certification adoption, and a 100% increase in Autodesk's Design and Make certification adoption. Professionals and educators will learn about Autodesk's recognized certification and how earning certification helps validate your skills to employers and gives you the ability to differentiate yourself in this competitive labor force. Attendees will learn about available learning and training to upskill in Autodesk products. Additionally, they'll learn about our global distribution channels and reduced-price bulk vouchers for teams or students. Lastly, we'll discuss available state government funding for students. Twenty-five random attendees will receive a free voucher to take a professional Autodesk Certification exam.

The Autodesk Research Residency Program is open to external groups in academia, the startup ecosystem, and industries focused on novel project work. The program provides Autodesk with industry insights and offers resident teams access to a global network of innovators, events, and the Autodesk Technology Centers. Resident teams often work alongside Autodesk researchers and peers, fostering a conducive environment for problem-solving, ideation, and development with rapidly advancing technology like artificial intelligence (AI). As leaders in AI research and a trusted partner to industry, Autodesk Research and the Autodesk Residency Program are natural fits for Design and Make teams developing high-impact industry solutions with AI. This session will provide multiple case studies of the AI work taking place within the Autodesk Research Residency Program. We will feature specific teams using AI, and highlight how their participation in the Residency Program is accelerating their work and use of AI.

Explore the fusion of ancient culture and modern technology in the Longmen Grottoes metaverse project by Xu Hui Design Co., Ltd. Discover how Autodesk software was instrumental in creating a digital replica of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This session will cover the innovative process—from 3D modeling with Autodesk tools to virtual space planning—culminating in a metaverse experience that preserves and promotes cultural heritage. Learn about the challenges of digitizing intricate sculptures and the impact on sustainable tourism and education. This case study is for professionals interested in the intersection of technology, cultural preservation, and the future of interactive learning experiences.

Learn how returning to the sport of mountain biking as a wheelchair user inspired Noel Joyce to develop an open-source design for an adaptive mountain bike for others with disabilities, and see how Autodesk Fusion software has powered this concept as an educational opportunity for students all over the world at New York University. Discover how the project developed from idea to prototype to bikes being built in multiple locations around the world. See how the disabled community has been empowered by being able to participate in the building and creation of their own bikes.

Applied learning is at the core of defining every graduate's progression to becoming a professional engineer. For mechanical engineering students at University College London (UCL), this is embedded in our curriculum and facilitated at MechSpace. MechSpace is a practical teaching space where students learn to apply their theoretical skills to real-world engineering problems. It's a safe space to try things out, iteratively improve, and learn from those experiences. While having dedicated physical space is a great start for this learning format, it needs to be underpinned by the digital tools at the forefront of Industry 4.0. Autodesk Fusion software serves as the digital backbone for all that we do at UCL, from ultraefficient hydrogen-powered vehicles to minimally invasive heart surgery devices. Using MechSpace as a case study, this talk will explain the benefits of Autodesk Fusion, from hands-on teaching of design fundamentals to enhancing the student-led education experience within UCL.

University College London (UCL) Mechanical Engineering faces the challenge of teaching 200+ new students each year—95% of whom have never used a CAD package before. By using both Autodesk learning content and self-paced learning for Autodesk Fusion software, a student's educational journey can be tailored to their individual experience levels. Working with Autodesk Academic Partners, such as Fabrio, the educational feedback loop can be scaled by developing interactive courses that integrate learning, feedback, and live assessment. This case study will detail UCL's unique experience of training the next generation of engineers: from complete beginners to national design prize winners. At its core, Autodesk Fusion software acts as a catalyst to inspire students to teach themselves and each other, outpacing traditional classroom-based learning. Join us to explore the best tools to teach CAD in 2024.

Pierlite (business of Signify, formerly Philips Lighting) had a vision to supply project quantities of bespoke lighting products, designed by customers in real time and manufactured within a week. To deliver this unique value proposition to the market, Pierlite partnered with Tentech to design a new business model. This collaboration involved the implementation of Minute Configurator, a configuration interface and engine used to integrate product data, purchasing, planning, and production. Minute Configurator used parameterized models and a generation engine to let users customize lighting solutions, displaying a live 3D render and providing instant technical data. Production was streamlined with automated ordering and optimization of manufacturing processes, delivering a reduction in human resource. Configuration can revolutionize a broad range of product development processes, delivering speed, customization, and a new user experience.

Considering the imminent climate crisis, we need to reduce our emissions drastically. However, at the same time, the mobility sector is steadily growing. One solution can be the Hyperloop, promising shorter travel times than air passenger travel with fewer emissions. mu-zero HYPERLOOP is a team of 50+ passionate students from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with a mission to contribute to a sustainable future of transportation. Each year, we design and build a Hyperloop Pod using Autodesk Fusion software, and ultimately compete very successfully against other teams at the European Hyperloop Week (EHW). This session will explore how we use Fusion to design and manage a complex project with 25,000+ components and collaborate with 50+ team members. Learn how to use Fusion as a comprehensive platform for concept sketching, simulation, generative design, and the handling of large assemblies and streamlined manufacturing workflows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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