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Written by Autodesk Team Upliance.ai is India’s first AI-powered cooking assistant, built to make home cooking smarter, simpler, and more creative. It guides users through complex recipes with automated controls, real-time adjustments, and intuitive support, turning everyday meals into effortless experiences. Founded in 2021 under React Labs Pvt. Ltd., Upliance.ai is pioneering a new category of intelligent kitchen appliances in India. Featured on Shark Tank India , the com

Differences and similarities Written by Drawbridge Team Both CMMs and 3D scanners are powerhouses in measurement, but they shine in different ways. Discover when to use each for top-tier accuracy and efficiency.  Overview CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) A precision measurement device that uses a mechanical probe to touch points on a part’s surface to determine its geometry. Usually stationary and very accurate. 3D Scanner A portable, handheld laser scanner that captures

Written by Autodesk Team At  AU 2025 , we shared our future vision for how artificial intelligence will transform the way people design and make. We’re now entering an  agentic era  of AI—where intelligent systems can make decisions, act autonomously, and collaborate with people to accelerate innovation.  With fifteen years of AI research and product development under its belt, Autodesk is prepared to help our customers meet this moment.  Autodesk AI,  for example, is already

Written by Autodesk Team The AutoCAD Foundations guide takes you step-by-step through AutoCAD basics. In our blog series, we’re moving on to AutoCAD drawing for beginners. Here are some quick tips with exercises to get you going, and you can also check out the full article here . How to Create a New Drawing in AutoCAD There are two easy ways to create a new drawing by either clicking “New” on the Start tab or on the Quick Access toolbar that will provide drawing template opt

Written by Peel Team Step 1: Capturing Physical Objects with Peel 3D The process starts with the Peel 3D scanner . This portable and user-friendly tool captures detailed 3D data from real objects. Whether you’re scanning a car seat, a mannequin, or a custom furniture piece, Peel 3D allows you to digitize complex surfaces quickly and accurately. It’s faster, more precise, and far more efficient than traditional measuring methods. This makes it a perfect fit for modern pattern-

Written by Autodesk Team Why embracing AI-assisted writing can strengthen research clarity, accessibility, and ethical knowledge creation Earlier this year, the Autodesk team  attended the European Conference on Education Research (ECER), the annual meeting of the European Educational Research Association (EERA). The team participated as a representative of a doctoral program in Educational Sustainability and as part of ongoing work at Autodesk Research, where the focus is on

Written by Drawbridge Team Reflective targets aren't just stickers, they're the key to HandySCAN's world-class accuracy and flexibility. Here's why they're the essentials in many scanning workflows. 1. They Provide Spatial Awareness Reflective targets allow the scanner to recognize its position in 3D space during the scanning process. They act like reference points, letting the system continuously calculate its movement and orientation with precision. 2. They Maintain Accurac

Written by Drawbridge Team Penang, 4 December 2025  — Manufacturing professionals from across the northern region convened at Amari Hotel, Penang, for an industry seminar focused on how simulation technology is being applied to improve production efficiency and support smarter factory decision-making. The seminar, “Smart Factory Simulation: Unlocking Efficiency with FlexSim Technology” , brought together engineers, managers and industry leaders to showcase practical approache

Written by Peel Team 3D scanners create precise digital replicas of physical objects, driving innovation in 3D printing, manufacturing, art preservation, archaeology, and education.  In manufacturing, they ensure quality control and enable reverse engineering by providing accurate dimensional data for improved product development.  In art and heritage, they digitally preserve artifacts and sites, allowing safe, virtual access for research and public appreciation. In educatio

Written by Autodesk Team This article explores how smart factories turn real-time data into business intelligence that drives efficiency and agility. It examines the technologies powering this transformation and how Autodesk solutions like Autodesk FlexSim and Fusion Operations enable manufacturers to optimize performance, sustainability, and profitability through connected digital systems. Factory operators are converting traditional factories into “smart” facilities by inte

Written by Drawbridge Team In the maintenance service industry, unexpected part failures can lead to costly downtime especially when dealing with older equipment and missing part files. This was the case when a team needed to replace a worn turbine blade from a legacy hydropower system, with no CAD models or technical drawings available. The 3D scanning was conducted inside a hydropower station, where a centrifugal turbine uses water flow to generate electricity. Using the Ha

A 100-year-old industry leader finds a modern solution in 3D scanning. Written by Creaform Team In heavy equipment, "close enough" doesn’t cut it. When your machines work in extreme conditions, even the smallest quality slip can lead to downtime, repair bills, or a lost customer. Bradken knew the risks and took them seriously. With over a century of engineering under its belt, Bradken supplies wear solutions for the global mining market. Their equipment powers some of the tou

Written by Autodesk Team Discover the new Intent-driven design Preview in Fusion—choose Part, Assembly, or Hybrid workflows for faster design starts, clarity, and cloud collaboration. Solidworks users often tell us that their early modeling steps have either felt too rigid, too ambiguous, too confusing, or too easy to mess up. And if you’ve ever struggled with bodies vs. components or sunk hours into a design before realizing you forgot to activate a component, then you also

Turning Scans into CAD Models: The Key to Efficient Design Written by Creaform Team Turning scans into CAD models works best with the right tools. However, many software platforms force designers to switch between multiple programs. This can cause interruptions and mistakes. Additionally, some advanced scan-to-CAD tools are challenging to learn. This slows down adoption and complicates reverse engineering for typical users. What Happens When a Reverse Engineering Process Star

By the Autodesk Team Explore how Autodesk’s integrated factory production solutions help manufacturers optimize factory layouts, streamline production processes, and improve operational efficiency for smarter, faster factory production. Autodesk is entering a new era of unified production—one where smart collaboration and digital factory solutions converge to transform how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured across industries. By integrating FlexSim with AutoC

Working in AutoCAD efficiently starts with mastering commands. Whether you’re drawing a simple line or designing a complex model, commands help you draw and edit with ease. For our AutoCAD Foundations blog series, we’re sharing three quick tips to help you understand how to start commands, use Dynamic Input, and cancel and undo a command. For the full tutorial on how to use AutoCAD commands, you can also check out the AutoCAD Foundations article . Tip #1: How to Start a Comm

Written by Drawbridge Team We often mistake resolution for accuracy. But the question is, is there a correlation between the two, or none at all?  You’ve heard both terms. You’ve probably mixed them up. Let’s break down the real difference between resolution and accuracy. A common misconception High resolution ≠ high accuracy Many assume they’re the same, but they serve different purposes. Resolution and accuracy are not interchangeable; and one matters more when it comes to

Written by Autodesk Team What is "Neural CAD"? This new generative AI technology can create designs spontaneously based on a text prompt and spatial constraints, generating editable precision CAD geometry. Additionally, neural CAD for geometry can also generate the sequence of commands within a traditional parametric CAD software tool needed to create an object. Whether you need organic, curved surfaces found commonly in consumer goods or flat surfaces and clearly defined edg

We’ve all heard the comment: “Wow, you look just like your brother!” But how accurate is that resemblance? Today, we put it to the test using cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. The Experiment: Scanning Brothers We scanned two brothers, aged 26 and 30, who share the same parents. Using the Peel handheld 3D scanner , our goal was to compare their facial structures in detail. Visualizing the Differences Once scanned, we aligned both facial models in Peel 3D software using t

Written by AutoDesk Team AutoCAD is thrilled to announce that AutoCAD 2026.1 and AutoCAD LT 2026.1 are now available, packed with exciting new features and enhancements designed to make your design experience more productive and collaborative. Autodesk, constantly strive to innovate and improve tools based on user feedback, and these new 2026.1 releases are a testament to this commitment. There are several significant updates to features that you’ll want to check out. If yo