Digital-Prototyping Software a Highlight at Autodesk Confab
Machine Design
May 24, 2010
Of the major CAD developers, Autodesk is probably best known for supporting the so-called "digital prototype' approach to product development. So it was no surprise that a main theme of the recent Autodesk Manufacturing Tech Day event in Lake Oswego, Oregon was that of interoperability. > Read More
Digital Prototyping Strategy from Autodesk Takes Giant Steps
Design Product News
May 24, 2010
Feeling optimistic these days? Despite media negativity, many manufacturing CEOs are upbeat. This time last year 86% of respondents to the PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) Global CEO Survey were confident or very confident about the prospects for increasing their companies' revenues. > Read More
Product Development Solution
IndustryWeek
May 24, 2010
Improved tools for digital prototyping and a focus on sustainability define Autodesk's 2010 line of 2-D and 3-D design and engineering software. > Read More
Autodesk Tests New Design Technology
Managing Automation
May 24, 2010
Autodesk is providing a free download for users to preview new digital prototyping technology that promises to speed product development by allowing them to switch between two different modeling approaches in one application.
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Transcending The BIM Hype: How To Make Sense And Dollars From Building Information Modeling
AECBytes
May 24, 2010
A byline, by Eric Lamb, Dean Reed and Atul Khanzode, discussed about BIM concepts, its history and the principle of Software Interoperability. The authors explained the concept with many examples, including Autodesk's One Market Office and Customer Briefing Center. The authors noted that for this project, DPR coordinated more than 15 different models into one integrated BIM system using Navisworks and added that this project was one of the first in the country of its type and size to use IPD. Jason Medal-Katz, Senior Manager of Autodesk, said, "BIM and IPD enabled the team to achieve a LEED Platinum certification on the project and exceed owner quality expectations based on a third-party inspection and evaluation.'
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Building Information Modeling Gains Ground
Environmental Leader
May 24, 2010
The article discussed about a report from McGraw-Hill Construction, The Business Value of BIM: Getting Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the Bottom Line, produced with Autodesk and 26 other industry organizations, which profiles the adoption of BIM in North America. The report showed that nearly half of the construction industry is using BIM tools or BIM-related tools. The article also noted that BIM benefits in increased productivity, profitability and reputation, but the study finds there is still work to be done in terms of the convergence of BIM with lean and green strategies. > Read More