Learn techniques for rigging mechanical objects, vehicles, machines, and other inanimate objects in 3ds Max software. Many people normally use 3ds Max software's rigging tools for characters, but you can also use them to rig things such as vehicles, motors, pistons, assemblies, conveyor belts, and more. This course will demonstrate practical applications of 3ds Max software's extensive rigging tools to automate the animation of a variety of mechanical objects and systems.

Inventor 2014 3D CAD software has an amazing set of new tools and options in the assembly environment to speed up the design process. This class teaches you how to improve your productivity using these new tools and enhancements that have completely redefined the assembly workflow. Learn how to create relationships to save time by defining the connection type, position, and motion of components in 1 step. Finally, the class demonstrates how to create both a dynamic simulation and an animation from relationships.

The session will present concept design development workflow for industrial designers with Fusion 360 software quick Sculpt and Solid Modeling, plus Rendering. We will also mix with Physical Sketching on Wacom Tablet. The class is about introducing new early design iteration process with Fusion 360 software for industrial designers. Traditionally, designers start sketching when they’ve received overall goal/direction for the product. This class suggests that designers mix quick 3D modeling with their traditional sketching workflow. For example, Fusion 360 software has super-flexible Sculpt Modeling, and it takes just a few minutes to generate basic forms. Designers can start their sketches over these basic product forms and find balance and details based on real scale. This session features Fusion 360 and SketchBook Pro.

Sol Rogers will use REWIND:VR case studies to show the sort of work that is currently being commissioned and utilized—from architectural design and development to Rolls-Royce’s new Vision vehicles, BBC’s International Space Station Space Walk, and the launch of Nike’s new Soccer Team kit. You may remember the early, overhyped virtual-reality (VR) attempts of the mid 1990s that were expensive and unable to deliver a truly immersive experience—and in many cases, just left people feeling nauseous. This is the year where VR truly becomes a viable consumer product. So, what's changed in the past 20 years? Sol Rogers, CEO and founder of REWIND:VR, will look at the developments—from technology and platforms to smartphones and appetite for the medium. VR is no longer just a marketing gimmick. It's a serious industry predicted to have 170 million active users by 2018.

Autodesk Alias is used by leading global automotive brands for design and class A modeling. Alias's class A modeling tools in particular have been heavily invested in over the past several years. Autodesk is in the process of creating new learning material for class A that takes advantage of these new tools. In this class, class A expert Barry Kimball will introduce this new learning material.

Attendees will get an insider’s look at Autodesk’s newly-developed class A learning material for Alias in this class taught by Barry Kimball, recognized world expert in class A modeling and one of the authors of the material. Class members will learn about the key skills required to be an automotive class A modeler, which personality types typically make a good class A modeler, and what it’s like to work as a class A modeler. Additionally, we will discuss what defines class A modeling, and introduce the course content, which is designed to take a generally proficient Alias modeler and provide the skills needed to become a class A modeler.

Subdivision bodies are a type of geometry in Alias software that provides smooth continuous surfaces for the creation of objects and organic shapes. Alias subdivision bodies are compatible with standard Catmull-Clark subdivision surfaces, which makes them like subdivision surfaces in other content creation applications such as Maya software and 3ds Max software. However, Alias subdivision bodies are a collection of continuous NURBS surface patches, so they also inherit characteristics from Alias surfaces. This means that Alias subdivision bodies include the strengths of Alias NURBS surfaces and traditional subdivision surfaces. This class will cover the new subdivision tools and integrated workflows in Alias.

The dilemma of choosing to open a startup or a nonprofit is always present in the mind of entrepreneurs. In this age, where small startups are raising money and there are huge investments in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator (AECO) industry, what is missing and what can be an opportunity? In this panel, the San Francisco Computational Design Institute will try to find the winning formula. This effort aims to promote cooperation under the same umbrella and help the AECO community as a whole. We will focus on how we, as experts, can help our community to share our knowledge and provide better solutions. The panel will host: Zachary Kron from Autodesk Dynamo Team Matt Jezyk: Tesla Dennis Shelden: Georgia Tech Kayleigh Houde: Buro Happold - BHoM All our panelists come from different experiences and career paths, universities, enterprises, startup and they contributed and are keep contributing in the main open-source or closed source initiatives in the AEC space. They will answers to questions related to how to run successfully and open-source project, a startup, they will share with us their personally story and career paths, and they will provide some good insights for other organizations who are approaching this Digital Transformation.

Learn how to use Inventor software to create lightweight versions of your part design. We will have a hands-on lab and you will have time at the end to provide feedback to the Development Team.

There are many different types of 3D reality-capture sensors and software in the marketplace today, and they all have a laundry list of industry jargon to go along with them. This presentation is a vendor-neutral overview of what technologies are out there for the consumer to choose. This includes sensors that range from high-accuracy metrology-type instruments to static laser scanners to aerial-mounted or unmanned aerial vehicles systems to handheld sensors. All of these have different accuracies and other components built into the systems that can prove to be confusing to a potential consumer. There is also a larger group of software products that consumes the 3D data where the user creates end deliverables. This session will provide an overview of all these topics so consumers know what kinds of conversations to have with vendors to make good buying decisions. AIA Approved

Bercella will present a case study about utilizing composite design and manufacturing processes for critical parts such as the chassis, and other key components.

As BIM & technology is further adopted around the world, the inherent benefits to construction have become obvious to anyone involved. Whether it’s providing time savings, deeper project insights, reduced waste, or safer site conditions, the value is just waiting to be reaped. This class is meant to take a look at the value that technology provides and begin to think outside of the box. By compiling all of the other benefits and looking at them together, is there a common trend that emerges? Yes—efficiency. Technology driven workflows provide contractors and designers with exact quantities for materials extremely quickly, but way more importantly, models provide the right data, empowering intelligent, informed decisions. This improved decision making and precise information can reduce materials waste, reduce rework, and even reduce emissions produced by trucking things to the site. We will discuss all of this and more while we look at technology driving sustainability, including how industry leaders around the world are already seeing the benefits today.

AI is reshaping how regulated industries build products by streamlining requirements management and reducing compliance costs. This session introduces Visure Requirements ALM with Vivia, the AI-driven assistant that transforms the Requirements Engineering lifecycle. From elicitation, analysis, and review to adherence to standards, Vivia minimizes manual effort, accelerates decision-making, and improves compliance efficiency. We’ll also show how these capabilities integrate with Autodesk Fusion Manage, bridging Requirements Management with ALM and PLM practices. Attendees will learn how combining Visure with Fusion Manage enhances collaboration, boosts product quality, shortens development cycles, and ensures readiness for evolving standards. Designed for professionals in consumer electronics, railways, medical devices, automotive, and aerospace, this session reveals how to future-proof product development and achieve AI-driven success.

There is no single way to design a new product. The design principles needed to manufacture a coffee maker will be different from those needed for an electric vehicle. So, why can’t today’s software tools adapt to meet designers' needs? Generative AI may offer a path forward to enabling product designers to adopt agile and adaptive design workflows and support the design of complex assemblies. In this interactive session, we’ll take an in-depth look at an early-stage software prototype for AI-assisted assembly design, developed by Autodesk Research. Participants will gain insights into how the researchers used large language models (LLMs), multimodal data, and system modeling to design products from 1D to 3D. Join us if you’re a product designer, software engineer, or UX designer interested in advancing your understanding of assembly design and learning how this new innovative technology can shape the future of Design and Make industries.

Discover how to implement Dynamo Player scripts within Alias software for automotive and industrial design, illustrated through examples like a subdivision car configurator. We'll explore the advantages of real-time slider adjustments that enhance creative flexibility and support precise, proportional modeling based on dimensional constraints. The session will also explore how to enable optional curve input while maintaining functional subdivision topology and providing instant annotational feedback directly in the viewport. Learn how to make beginner-friendly scripts that are ready for immediate use, yet adaptable enough to support your design intent. You will see how to use external spreadsheets as preset files to easily customize inputs.

The landscape of automotive design is rapidly evolving, driven by the transition to electric architectures and the emergence of agile new competitors. This evolution places immense pressure on design studios to streamline their development processes. At Autodesk, our AI teams are dedicated to assisting these studios in unleashing their creative potential and achieving unprecedented levels of productivity. At this year's Automotive Innovation Forum, we gave a tech preview of Form Explorer, the first AI capability delivered within Alias software. With Form Explorer, automotive concept designers can effortlessly generate and refine 3D concepts within seconds, seamlessly transforming them into functional SubD surfaces. This creates the potential to expedite the creation of proportional exterior designs. This groundbreaking tool harnesses a fusion of AI capabilities exclusive to Autodesk, paving the way for a suite of innovative design interactions within Autodesk's arsenal of tools.

Unlock the power of Autodesk Fusion for Inventor users! Join us as we explore the dynamic world of Fusion software. Discover the essential variances between Fusion and Inventor, unveiling the unique strengths of each platform. Gain invaluable insights to optimize your workflow and enhance your design prowess. Elevate your skill set and embrace the future of CAD with Fusion for the Inventor user!

This will be a live demonstration of Alias 2025 software—showcasing the latest features in Alias 2025 and providing a sneak preview of new technologies under development. See firsthand how Alias is still an evolving and powerful surface modeling package for designers.

Rivian Automotive is adapting to digital transformation by automating the setup of its prototype machining centers using Configurations in Autodesk Fusion software to improve flow and allow for adjustability in the setup of its manufacturing process. In this session, experts from Rivian and Autodesk will guide you on your journey to a more sustainable and automated approach to setting up your machining operations using Configurations. Spend more time programming your parts and less time setting them up to maximize your efficiency and reduce waste. Improve collaboration between departments by keeping a centralized, cloud-based, easy-to-use work-holding setup. See how Rivian reduces human error and rework by always simulating machining operations when using various high-end professional machining centers and expensive raw materials across multiple locations throughout the United States. Apply lessons learned in this technical instruction to save time and automate your design and manufacturing processes using configurations throughout Fusion.

Alliances and frameworks are increasingly key procurement vehicles to facilitate large-scale delivery with multiple contractors supporting the delivery of a common goal. We'll discuss how our experience of alliance and framework contracts has been enhanced through using the Autodesk Build software and the integration possibilities enabled by the open API Autodesk Build Service. We'll demonstrate how Autodesk Docs software enables contractors to share information, capture collaborative lessons learned, and use standardized details—and the program, cost, and quality benefits that this creates for clients. In this talk, we'll discuss transparency between contractors as well as the trust and confidence that Autodesk and OpenSpace can provide to clients. With one eye on the future, we'll also explore the potential game-changing impact that Autodesk Informed Design software could have on contractor collaboration through safe sharing of intellectual property in design.