The South China University of Technology (SCUT) robotic team never stop seeking brand-new solutions for improved efficiency and quality workflow from design to manufacturing. Zhen-Po led his team, the South China Tigers, to a first-place RoboMaster 2019 regional championship through the adoption of generative design tools in Fusion 360 software. Zhen-Po was hired by the RoboMaster’s organizer, DJI, an electronics manufacturer in China after graduation. Combining 27 parts to only a single part for the stabilizer mount achieved a final weight of 170 grams—a 42% weight reduction compared to the original computer numerical control (CNC) process. Reducing the material waste while enhancing the strength by generativity adding support, therefore reducing the mass of the robot while ensuring structural integrity, the mechanical team’s entire iterative cost was reduced by 80%, which would not have been possible before.

Fusion 360 software could be your most powerful tool as a designer, maker, or engineer. Fusion 360 is an all-encompassing piece of software that helps users with processes from start to end, design to manufacture, utilizing CAD, CAM, Simulation, and Rendering to envisage a design. This class will focus on the middle of that process—Simulation for Fusion 360. Simulation lets designers test (simulate) their designs before reaching the manufacturing process. This enables iterative changes without the time and money (and potential waste) that can go into making a product only to find it doesn't meet the standards needed. The Simulation workspace in Fusion 360 can feel a little intimidating at first glance—with so many options to choose from. This class will take you through the steps, showing you which study type of simulation can be used depending on what your aims are. You will leave this class feeling more confident and ready to improve your whole design process!

Micromachining is a notoriously demanding process that requires precision beyond levels that most machine shops are comfortable with. However, any shop can take on micromachining jobs with the right cutting tools, machines, accessories, and some knowledge on the differences between traditional machining and the nuances that micromachining brings with it. In this session, we will dive into strategies for successful micromachining, covering both micromilling and microturning applications. We will talk about cutting-tool selection and how it can differ from traditional machining standards, how miniature tooling reacts differently in the cut than larger tooling, and ways that you can take your machines to the next level with high-speed spindles and accessories.

We’ll start by exploring the basics of Generative Design in Fusion 360 software, then look at how understanding the inputs can help us to design not only functional but also fun designs. To make our new artistic design, we need to explore how 3D printers see the designs. Small tweaks can help the 3D printer create better results. We will show examples of artistic designs and the quality of the 3D-printed outcomes.

3D models help us to create better-quality products, but also help us to visualize our designs in various ways: 3D images, videos, games, 360 panoramas, virtual tours, augmented reality, virtual reality, and so on. All these are digital and are able to reach a big audience. Sometimes we need to step out of this digital world and go back to the basics! Brick Reality is a partly 3D printed and partly Lego build of a 3D road design. This class will show you how an InfraWorks model was made and turned into visualizations and a 3D-printed/Lego model.

Fusion 360 software is a complete product-design tool that enables users to go from concept to production with integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE technology. We hear that a lot, but in reality, what does it actually mean? Is it the Swiss Army knife of design software? Can it do everything? This class will take attendees through the complete design and manufacturing process, from initial concept scribbles all the way through to generating files for 3D printing and toolpaths for a computer numerical control (CNC) job. We'll kick off with bringing some drawings into the Fusion 360 environment and using them as template. Then we will move on to some basic simulations, carrying out a design change and generating some communication visuals with custom materials. Finally, we'll hit up the Manufacture workspace to generate some toolpaths for CNC machining and potentially fire up a CNC machine (using Fusion Team to share tool libraries).

Spring of 2020 was an interesting and stressful period for many professions. Teaching was no exception. Faculty at Ivy Tech Community College had one week to transition courses from in-person to entirely virtual. The use of Fusion 360 software made this possible. DESN 195 (Manufacturing Principles and Design) is a course that takes students through various aspects of manufacturing. Course objectives include: learning about workplace safety, creating G-code, using metrology tools, discussing lean principles, and developing a facility layout. Students typically take this course during their first year. In this class, we will journey through DESN 195 during Spring 2020. See how Fusion 360 lets people smoothly transition from in-person to virtual, even when creating computer numerical control (CNC) programs. During this class session, we will cover examples of what worked well, what did not, and what people in education and industry can learn from this experience.

With increasing pressure from consumers and regulations, manufacturers need to figure out how to produce more-efficient products with reduced negative impact on the environment. Beyond reducing their pollution levels, organizations embracing sustainability save costs and are more competitive and innovative. In this class, we’ll discuss the impact and opportunities of the major trends in sustainability for designers and manufacturers. Find out how you can use Fusion 360 software to drive efficiencies and innovation in your processes that will benefit your bottom line and the planet.

Fusion 360 software has four unique design workflows: Solid, Surface, Sculpt (T-Spline), and Sheet Metal. Each workflow has unique tools that are specialized for the different types of modeling. The Sheet Metal workflow can be simple, yet confusing. Certain tools have multiple functions and use. There are Sheet Metal Rules and it is important to understand the role they play. Join this class to better understand the proper workflow for modeling sheet metal components in Fusion 360. We will discuss how to capitalize on the Sheet Metal Rules and the multiple applications of the Flange command. During this demonstration, we will recreate a component and show how to document the formed part and flat pattern with a 2D drawing.

Learn how to kickstart your design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) process by using Fusion Lifecycle software for rapid innovation and concurrent design. Conventional design methodologies tend to be linear with siloed functional groups relegated to their respective touchpoints in the design development lifecycle. The complexities and nuances of DfAM require a modern and flexible approach that facilitates additive manufacturing’s unique design space and value proposition. With an emphasis on exploring divergent and creative thinking, we will examine how Fusion Lifecycle can manage innovative design development for DfAM and become the foundation of a digital product thread.

This class will present both techniques and actual working methods and workflows used by end-user companies utilizing Inventor software with customized toolsets. The creation of architectural content, furniture, cabinetry, millwork, doors, windows, trade show booths, stairs, store fixtures, and interiors for boats, planes, and tour buses are just a few of the industries utilizing the software today. This class will emphasize actual construction procedures using the latest version of Inventor software and several core development tools. The presentation of multiple approaches to shortening cycle time to manufacturing is the key in increasing accuracy as well as time to manufacturing. One-button CNC can be a reality. If 25% or more of your design is utilizing wood products, this class will assist you by presenting automated alternatives. The end goal is that designers have more time for creativity, enabling them to work more efficiently and accurately.

In this class, you will learn about products in the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow software ecosystem that can bring fantastic and unique capabilities to Moldflow products. We will introduce you to capabilities that can help make your job easier, better, and more fun. The class will cover several products, including Autodesk® Simulation 360 cloud-based software and the Autodesk® Inventor® Fusion Technology Preview, which is a free history-free modeler that you can use to make simple changes to existing CAD geometry. We will also cover the Autodesk® Simulation® DFM add-on, which is a designer tool that helps you develop a plastic part that follows standard plastic design rules and can help you avoid time-consuming iterations between the Moldflow user and the CAD designer. You will learn about Autodesk® PLM 360 cloud-based product lifecyle management and Autodesk® Vault, Autodesk® Showcase®, and Autodesk® Inventor® Publisher software. We will also examine Autodesk® Simulation Mechanical software and the tooling capabilities of Autodesk® Inventor® software. Finally, we will introduce you to the Project Simulus Technology Preview from Autodesk Labs.

Explore best practices for industrialized construction to ensure fast, efficient, and sustainable workflows. Learn how Beca from Australia and Windover Construction from the United States used building information modeling (BIM) to improve off-site workflows and facilities operations. Case studies will cover academic and affordable housing projects, including the digitalization of asset management at the University of Melbourne and Windover's 153,000-square-foot, modular, mixed-use community in Massachusetts. You'll also explore the application of additive manufacturing in fabricating historic preservation facades at the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston. Gain insights into the convergence of manufacturing and architecture, engineering, and construction workflows, leading to reduced waste and improved quality. Discover how combining off-site construction and digital twins is paving the way toward a zero-waste future. Explore how design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) workflows can empower prefab design, manufacturing, and installation, maximizing sustainability, schedule, and cost benefits across your portfolio.

This session will delve deep into BIG's workflow with D5 Render, discovering how BIG harnesses this AI-powered tool to enhance architectural design processes. You will also gain exclusive insights into AI integration and visualization trends from Jens Majdal Kaarsholm, director of design technology at BIG. Come to learn firsthand how these advancements drive design progress, streamline workflows, and ignite fresh creative possibilities. Whether you're an experienced industry professional or an enthusiastic newcomer, this session promises to deliver invaluable insights into powerful architectural methodologies at the forefront of innovation.

A cross-industry technology fusion! We used Autodesk Generative Design software to create an adaptive connector bracket for robot-operated 3D scans of ancient structures. ReCap software and Dynamo helped us study traditional construction methods and enrich our restoration efforts. This report covers our process in Autodesk Fusion 360 software, including entering design parameters and extracting constraints from the historical site. It explains how we turned the bracket's requirements into criteria for rapid iteration and selection, quickly finding the best solution. It also explains how ReCap processed robot-collected point cloud data to investigate architectural principles and features of ancient buildings in Southern China. Finally, it describes how Dynamo converted these insights into automated building information modeling (BIM) scripting, bridging historical knowledge with modern technology for efficient restoration practices.

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.

The transformations taking place in design and manufacturing continue to create huge opportunities for businesses to rethink how they work. Technologies like artificial intelligence are helping businesses improve their productivity and unlock the data at their disposal to create competitive advantage. In our Design & Manufacturing Keynote, Autodesk leaders will detail important updates to Autodesk Fusion and our product portfolio, as well as highlight how customers are leveraging our technology to achieve better outcomes. Join us to learn how Autodesk is partnering with our customers to support them in Making the Future!

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.

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.