Autodesk University, or AU, is the premier learning destination for Autodesk customers worldwide. We know this because it is listed on their webpage. This event is large enough that it is held in thirteen different locations throughout 2015. Autodesk University comes to Las Vegas, December 1-3.
This event will bring over 10,000 design, engineering, and manufacturing professionals together. There are over 650 sessions available. There will be keynote addresses, exhibit halls, certification, sessions, and round tables.
This particular AU will be noteworthy to me personally, because it will be my first one. Wanting to know what attendees thought about AU, I visited their social media pages to see what people were saying. On their Facebook page, there was a snap poll asking how many AU’s people have been to previously. Of the 36 responses, the average was 5.8. Some people have been to over a dozen, and others like me, it will be their first time.
What keeps users coming back to an event like this? Is it finding new ways to improve their business, or being able to see the latest and greatest technologies, or having their voice on product heard at a round table, or learning new tricks? The answer of course, is all of those things. More than that, it’s also the valuable community and relationships that are made or strengthened at events like this.
Not only does Autodesk University continue to grow, the amount of advanced manufacturing products present at AU continues to grow. In case you have missed it, Autodesk has become a real powerhouse with regards to advanced manufacturing. Through new development and outside acquisitions, Autodesk is able to provide industry leading solutions for some of manufacturing’s greatest challenges.
In CAM alone you have full CAD integrated solutions, cloud based solutions, and high end functionality compliments of Delcam that can mill just about anything. Nesting and CNC manufacturing thin or thick plates is available via TruNest. There are various solutions for working with composites, including TruNest Composites, Helius and TruLaser. In addition to the subtractive manufacturing (CAM) you also have additive manufacturing, or 3D Printing, including Spark, an open platform. Next, you have to make all those manufacturing machines work within your Factory Design. All of those products are just the tip of the manufacturing iceberg.
So I’m looking forward to AU this year, I’m also looking forward to meeting more of our customers. Below I’ve listed some manufacturing sessions for AU2015 that still have openings that you may be interested in signing up for. If you go to AU, and I hope you do, look me up, I'd like to meet you. See you in December. If you are going to AU, or have been before, share your tips or fond memories in the comment section.
NC Machining Interested in improving profitability using CNC machining? Whether you are considering your first CNC machine, looking to improve productivity of existing mills, turning and turn/mill centers or adding robotics to your CNC capabilities, there are classes at AU for you, including:
- MFG12189 - Bringing Machining in House—Where Do I Start?
- MFG12197 - FeatureCAM Hands On Milling, turning and mill turn with Feature Based Machining
- IM12186 - High-Efficiency Roughing
- MFG12198 - Off-line Programming of Robots for Machining, Trimming, Polishing and Other Applications Using PowerMILL Robot
Factory Design & Planning
Looking to reduce risk and improve results for factory projects?
Learn how capabilities in Factory Design Suite (FDS) enable you to efficiently design manufacturing layouts, and evaluate what-if factory layout scenarios for equipment placement and costing. Register for the classes below to find out more:
- PM12100 - From Planning to Project
- IM12101 - Using FDS to Create Compelling Bid Packages
- PM10277 - Factory Design Suite: Asset Development Checklist
Composite and Manufacturing
Want to automate your composite manufacturing processes?
The use of composites in markets like aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and industrial applications is growing at an ever increasing pace. If you work with carbon fiber, fiberglass, honeycomb, or film composites then you will want to check out Autodesk’s newest products for composite manufacturing. Autodesk TruNest, TruLaser and TruPlan come together based on your manufacturing needs for nesting, cutting, visualization, taping, hand & robot layup and more.
- DE12497-L - Composite Manufacturing Solution for Optimum Material Nesting and Ply Layup
- DE12498-L - Automate Composite Manufacturing
- FB12940-R - Composite Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Automotive Applications
- AT12502-R - Composite for Automotive: Design and Manufacturing of High-Performance Chassis for Sport Cars
Plate / Sheet Nesting and Fabricating
Want to improve material utilization and manufacturing productivity for fabrication?
Whether fabricating from thick plates, sheet metal, or composite fabric materials, efficient material utilization and cutting productivity is important to your bottom line. Autodesk provides solutions to automate the nesting process, generate CNC code for a variety of cutting and punch machines and connect to MRP and ERP systems to integrate fabrication with stock management. Learn more by registering for these classes:
- PM12500-L - Advanced Solution for Heavy Plate Fabrication
- FB12939 - Maximize Material Yield and ROI on Sheet Metal High Production
- DE12497-L - Composite Manufacturing Solution for Optimum Material Nesting and Ply Layup
- FB12940-R - Composite Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Automotive Applications
