What are the design challenges of developing a car that can walk? Hyundai Motor engineers recently set about exploring that idea and developed a prototype vehicle called the Elevate. The goal was for the car to have several types of … [Read more...] about How to make a car walk
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Generative design and 3D printing help make a walking car
It’s 2020 and we don’t have flying cars. But maybe, we’ll have cars that can walk soon. Through the use of the generative design capabilities in Autodesk’s Fusion 360 software and 3D printing, Hyundai Motor is developing a walking car it calls the … [Read more...] about Generative design and 3D printing help make a walking car
MakerBot and Autodesk host a design challenge
MakerBot and Autodesk are hosting a design challenge. There are three design categories that contestants can enter - Wearable that keeps someone safe while commuting Desktop notification device Office desk organizer for compact work … [Read more...] about MakerBot and Autodesk host a design challenge
Imagining a better space lander through generative design
As newer technologies--like additive manufacturing and generative design—converge, engineers are tackling design challenges they couldn’t address, let along build, previously. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor NASA has spent decades exploring … [Read more...] about Imagining a better space lander through generative design
An integrated workflow for additive manufacturing
Authentise, a leader in data-driven workflow tools for additive manufacturing, announced it is collaborating with Autodesk to release an integration that makes seamless use of Autodesk’s Netfabb software with Authentise’s additive workflow management … [Read more...] about An integrated workflow for additive manufacturing
The digital transformation—making design and manufacturing seamless
“The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles.” More companies are combining the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Design and 3D printing into platforms that bring design and manufacturing closer … [Read more...] about The digital transformation—making design and manufacturing seamless
Autodesk agrees to acquire netfabb
The chess board of the 3D printing industry just rearranged a bit with this announcement that Autodesk, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire netfabb, a Lupburg, Germany-based developer of software for industrial additive design and … [Read more...] about Autodesk agrees to acquire netfabb
3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
When the 3DRV tour rolled into Toledo, Ohio, we drove over to see the latest in 3D printing technology. The RV tour is driving across the United States with a mission to explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are changing the way things … [Read more...] about 3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
Accelerating the Future of 3D Printing
A news release including this commentary from Carl Bass just crossed my desk. Check it out; it's an interesting development By Carl Bass, Autodesk President and Chief Executive Officer For years, I’ve been fascinated by the promise … [Read more...] about Accelerating the Future of 3D Printing
Autodesk buys Tinkercad
Here's a recent note from Kai Backman, Founder & CEO of Tinkercad. You may have heard that, briefly, Tinkercad was going to be discontinued as a CAD tool. Many in the personal 3D printer market have used Tinkercad to create their designs, as … [Read more...] about Autodesk buys Tinkercad
