Mesa Associates, Inc., is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm specializing in power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal entities. Learn how Mesa met its project- and data-management challenges with a discussion on the selection, implementation, and launch of Vault Professional software. Listen to an industry leader discuss the use of Vault Professional software as a single source of management for document preparation/development, distribution/receipt, and coordination within a multioffice, multidiscipline engineering environment.

For the equipment manufacturer of OLED production, the following are included in the key scope of the project: product portfolio management, CAD data management, change management (engineering change request, engineering change order), BOM management, and new product introduction for the equipment of OLED.

A transformation of an organization's legacy engineering design systems first requires a vision. This class will discuss the vision of using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for 3D intelligent design to transform San Diego Gas & Electric's transmission and substation engineering design and construction process. The transformation includes the implementation of a number of Autodesk, Inc., Solutions in an integrated mosaic of engineering design workflows. We start with conceptual design using InfraWorks software. We will follow this with detailed design and analysis with AutoCAD Civil 3D software, Inventor software, AutoCAD Electrical software, and Substation Design Solution software. A fundamental concept is the adoption of 3D model components for engineering design standardization and construction standards publishing and training. The implementation of BIM 360 software for construction quality assurance / quality control management will complete the transformation. We will discuss a strategic 3-year plan, and we will demonstrate visuals that are being used to convey the vision and build consensus across the organization.

This class will examine the challenges and the most efficient practices to effectively implement a comprehensive Data Management Solution for capital projects. We will explore the various components of data management and the different roles in these projects. Covering both Vault software and Microsoft SharePoint software, we will reveal how to most effectively utilize both tools. We will touch upon document control, master document register management, transmittals, model management, deliverables, progress tracking, and much more.

Product lifecycle management (PLM) is often treated as a system of record for BOMs but leading teams are using it to drive product strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment. In this session, we'll show how to evolve PLM into a product management backbone that connects engineering, operations, and business decisions. You'll learn practical workflows for managing product definitions, changes, and lifecycle data in a way that improves visibility, reduces delays, and enables better decision making. Walk away with patterns you can apply immediately to move beyond BOM management and unlock real business value from PLM.

Autodesk Fusion Manage software is often positioned for engineering change and data management but its real value emerges when extended across the broader product lifecycle. This session will show how manufacturing organizations use Fusion Manage to connect quality processes, supplier collaboration, ideation, and requirements management in a single system. Learn how to structure workflows for nonengineering teams, improve cross-functional visibility, and reduce delays caused by disconnected systems. You'll leave with a practical framework to expand Fusion Manage beyond engineering and drive more-coordinated, traceable product development.

Where are we four years after the launch of ISO 19650? Digital transformation is accelerating as we speak, and standards are coming to make our life easier. Everyone wants to be the first runner and the best in class. But how do we cope with this speed and get the job done? This class will give an example of SYSTRA digital transformation strategy and the effort needed to launch the implementation of ISO 19650 on both the organizational and project levels. We’ll give an overview of the lessons learned and describe "must" actions to be deployed. We’ll uncover how ISO 19650 served to ramp up our digital engineering and data management capabilities, and how it pushed us to invest in development of our own digital solutions based on Autodesk Forge. We’ll also briefly present their implementation on different ongoing projects. To conclude, we’ll look at the direction we are heading right now on our digital transformation journey. The BIM 360 and Autodesk Forge digital solutions will include eLODy, Pablo, Carbon Tracker, and SafebyBIM, among others.

Learn how to capitalize on the important design and product detail generated in engineering with downstream consumers using Vault Office software. This class will look at how system administrators can provide a connected environment to non-CAD and non-technical-process contributors for change management, and approvals through to viewing and printing of documents while enforcing and maintaining data access integrity with Vault Office software. This class is designed to help you understand the features and functions of Vault Office software and how it fits in your organization.

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) of Victoria, Australia, is delivering a major digital transformation program to manage the transport infrastructure of a state where 6+ million people live. With more than $100 billion in transport infrastructure projects in development through 180+ major projects and with 20,000+ people in jobs, the DTP needed to implement digital engineering standards, processes, and technologies to effectively and securely manage the asset lifecycle from planning to operation and maintenance. This program aims to enhance efficiency through better collaboration and flow of information throughout the project lifecycle. The DTP will present its current digital engineering and digital asset information management initiatives. The session will focus on the road map for streamlining building information modeling (BIM) standards, workflows, and technologies associated with the digital delivery process, and how Autodesk, Esri, and IBM Maximo helped the department better align its processes with technology.

The rapid pace of technological developments and the emergence of disruptive technologies such as cloud and mobile computing mean that the opportunities in capitalizing on such advancements have never been greater. However, successfully implementing technology in your business is not just about purchasing software and getting some training. The biggest benefits come to those who step back and reevaluate how they do business, as well as take a strategic approach to changing management. This class will look at the art of business process re-engineering and change management.

Current the method of teaching engineering drawing consists of teaching the fundamentals such as orthographic projection of views and asking thee students to visualize what the object will look like in 3 D. this makes it very challenging and often times difficult for the students to comprehend the principles. A new method is developed by a group of faculty members at an engineering college in India under the mentorship of the speaker and Dr. Rio D'Souza, the Principal of the engineering college. The method was then validated with faculty in other engineering colleges and the students. All of them have found the new approach to be far superior in achieving the outcomes of better educated students and more motivated faculty..

Building the tallest skyscraper in the world (over 1,000 meters high with 250-plus floors) is a chilling experience and leaves no scope for mistakes and rework. This class will discuss detailed Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow and setup for the complete design engineering, simulation, and construction of this engineering challenge. Attendees will learn the interface of Building Design Suite along with third-party software to manage the design iterations for optimization and changing specifications from owners. This will be an in-depth presentation on how BIM facilitated various design disciplines to collaborate in a seamless manner to enhance the construction efficiency and building performance. This session features Revit and Navisworks Manage.

Discover our successful transition from a heavily customized, end-of-life forms automation system processing more than 600 engineering change orders (ECOs) annually to Autodesk Fusion Manage integrated with Vault Professional software. Learn how we mitigated critical system-failure risks that could have doubled annual change-process costs from ~$130,000 to more than $250,000 and disrupted on-time shipments of multimillion-dollar orders worldwide. Explore the enhanced change-management capabilities we now benefit from, including task and milestone assignments, approval tracking, and metric dashboards. We'll also share our road map and planned next steps for expanding into quality processes linked to product data as well as future enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration.

A major gas utility client recognized the benefits of 3D design and engaged Autodesk consulting to develop a strategy and solution to replace their existing 2D CAD tools. The project introduces Building Information Modeling (BIM) for pipeline engineering design with an agile implementation plan to accelerate adoption. The recommended solution used Plant Design Suite, including AutoCAD® P&ID software and AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software, in combination with AutoCAD® Electrical software, AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software, and Vault software to completely replace the existing systems and provide significant productivity improvements. In this class, we discuss the process that was conducted to develop the system solution business and functional requirements, the solution design, and the business justification for 2D to 3D design adoption. We also discuss the implementation strategy based on best practices and agile methods to completely train and upgrade the design and engineering data management environment.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping AECO, but most solutions remain disconnected from engineering and fabrication workflows where technical decisions are made. Through live demonstrations, this session will show AI embedded within production environments, leveraging engineering standards, deterministic calculation engines, fabrication rules, and BIM data. Explore AI-assisted model management, load generation, detailing, and cross-platform workflows enabled through AI skills and APIs/MCPs, delivering reliable, auditable results while keeping engineers and fabricators in control.

What breaks when a 10-person engineering team becomes a 70-person manufacturing organization? This session will explore M2X's real-world journey scaling with Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Autodesk Fusion Manage software. Learn how the team transitioned from ad hoc design workflows to structured data management and a connected PDM/PLM strategy. We'll cover how to time tool adoption, avoid common scaling missteps, and enable cross-functional collaboration between engineering and production. You'll gain practical frameworks to structure product data, build a digital thread, and support rapid growth while improving quality, reducing rework, and maintaining control across the product lifecycle.

In 2015, IMI Precision launched a 5-year mission, FIX8, to fix, focus, and grow. It comprised 8 strategic enablers, including investing in group-wide IT and infrastructure, and working together as a single simplified organization. To support the FIX8 mission, there was a need to standardise our workflows globally to remove waste and increase productivity, to meet the aggressive innovation targets we had set. To achieve our goals, we partnered with Autodesk to implement Vault Professional globally, replacing our disparate systems, to create a backbone for effective data management and collaboration. This industry talk will explore the steps taken and lessons learned, through managing and implementing a global data migration program comprising of 31 sites, across 20 countries, involving a dedicated IMI Global Engineering Applications Team, Autodesk Consultancy, and 5 Autodesk Partners.

The new backbone of Pfizer's data management brings transformation in how engineering data is managed. By a strategic data migration into Autodesk Vault and Forma, legacy information has been consolidated into a more structured, reliable system. Previously fragmented datasets are organized, enabling cleaner access, better traceability, and improved governance. This modernization enhances project communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring stakeholders are aligned throughout the engineering project lifecycle. With streamlined file handover processes and centralized control, project management becomes more efficient. Vault and Forma establish a robust foundation that supports scalability and consistency across Pfizer's operations.

Connected project data is the foundation of Autodesk Forma. Join this roadmap session to see how Autodesk is advancing Autodesk Forma Data Management as the common data environment (CDE) that connects teams, workflows, and phases across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) lifecycle. The product team will share the latest developments, what's coming next, and the future direction of Forma Data Management.

Air pollution is a global health issue, and affects more than 90% of the world’s population. Our team at University of Colorado Boulder, with support from the Autodesk Foundation, has developed air-quality feedback systems and other environmental sensors to help improve public health around the world. We use engineering technology to address global health problems. In partnership with a team from Autodesk Pier 9, a health-based air-quality feedback system (the desktop lamp featured at Autodesk University’s Factory exhibit) was developed using distance design techniques. Fusion 360 software’s CAD, CAM, and Render workspaces were used to collaboratively design the product with inputs from team members in multiple cities, and the electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) integration with EAGLE software was used to design the open-source circuit board. This class will introduce the field of global engineering, with specific examples of how we use CAD, ECAD, and CAM to rapidly prototype solutions to global health problems, from Rwanda to San Francisco.