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Autodesk University 2026 took place in Las Vegas from 15 to 17 September. This year's message for manufacturers was simple: AI should take the repetitive work off engineers' plates, so they can spend more time on the problems that actually need their expertise. Autodesk was also clear about one thing. AI for the physical world has to meet a higher standard than general-purpose AI. When you are programming a CNC machine or validating an assembly, "close enough" isn't good enou

Autodesk University 2026 wrapped in Las Vegas on 17 September, and the announcements ranged far wider than any one product. Reading the coverage product by product misses the actual story: Autodesk is pushing one AI strategy across everything it sells. Here's the company-wide picture - what's live, what's coming, and what it signals about where the platform is heading. The big theme: one AI, three industry clouds Autodesk organizes its business into three "industry clouds": F

A wrong 3D scanner purchase doesn't show up on day one. This 3D scanners Malaysia buying guide walks Malaysian engineering teams through the 6 checks that actually predict whether a scanner will hold up on real shop-floor work. 3D scanning application industries With Malaysia's manufacturing sector posting some of its strongest growth in years, more engineering teams are bringing 3D scanning in-house for reverse engineering, quality inspection, and legacy part replacement. Be

Manufacturing decisions often involve uncertainty: Will a new layout meet throughput targets? Is additional equipment really needed? Where is the true bottleneck? What staffing or scheduling changes will improve performance? Join this 4-part factory simulation webinar series to explore how simulation can help manufacturing teams evaluate alternatives, understand operational trade-offs, and reduce risk before making changes or investments. These sessions are application-led an

Real case study: validating a boat hull mold with 3D scanning - wear analysis, damage assessment, and design QA in one workflow Boat hulls are some of the hardest surfaces in manufacturing to get right - long, continuously curved, and unforgiving of even small deviations once a mold is cast. For maritime builders, the question isn't just "does the hull look right," it's "does it match the design intent within tolerance, before we commit to production." That's the exact proble

Buy 1x Fusion License, Free 1-day Online Training. Autodesk Fusion Promo Malaysia From concept to production: choosing the right Autodesk Fusion solution Product teams need to move quickly - from early ideas and engineering design to validated, production-ready parts. But disconnected tools, manual handoffs, design changes, and repetitive programming can slow progress and increase the risk of errors. Autodesk Fusion brings design, manufacturing, simulation, electronics, data

As an Autodesk Gold Partner in Malaysia, Drawbridge Technologies runs a free, live webinar series aimed at helping local engineering, manufacturing, and design teams get more out of the Autodesk tools they already use. Upcoming: Standard Parts. Zero Rework. (10 September 2026, 11:00 AM MYT) Topic: Building assemblies faster with Inventor Content Center. Rework from mismatched or manually-modeled standard parts is one of the most common time sinks in Inventor assembly work. Th

Written by Creaform Team Rolling stock is designed to operate for decades, but maintaining locomotives, railcars, and rail infrastructure over such long lifecycles can be complex. As systems age, rail operators and manufacturers often face challenges such as outdated assets, incomplete documentation, and growing demands to maximize uptime while maintaining strict safety standards. To overcome these issues, the rail industry has increasingly adopted 3D scanning as a practical

Written by: Creaform Team Companies depend on suppliers for custom-made parts, but any deviation from required dimensions can cause major assembly issues. To prevent this, parts are inspected through internal quality checks or third-party services. Creaform has over 15 years of experience providing measurement and engineering services to leading manufacturers across industries like aerospace, transportation, recreational vehicles, and consumer products. Leveraging the power o

Written by Autodesk Team AI in manufacturing is no longer an emerging trend, it’s a fundamental shift in how decisions are made across design, engineering, and production. As product complexity increases and margins tighten, manufacturers are under pressure to make faster, better‑informed decisions with less tolerance for risk. Artificial intelligence is redefining manufacturing decision‑making by moving insight earlier in the process, reducing reliance on manual judgment, a

Written by Autodesk Team If you're still working across disconnected tools, you're already behind. As product development cycles accelerate and product complexity continues to rise, manufacturers can no longer rely on disconnected engineering workflows. Siloed systems slow innovation, introduce costly errors, and limit an organization’s ability to respond to global competition. To stay competitive, manufacturers must adopt connected product development making a unified approa

Written by Autodesk Team In manufacturing, few things are as disruptive, or as expensive, as a bill of materials that’s wrong. A missing fastener, an outdated revision, or a mismatched part number can ripple through procurement, production, and assembly, leading to scrap, rework, delays, and strained customer relationships. As products grow more complex and teams become more distributed, maintaining BOM accuracy is no longer just an engineering concern—it’s a business imperat

In 2026, manufacturing isn't just about precision anymore, now it's about intelligence. Honestly, after two decades helping Malaysian companies transition to digital tools, I still get a thrill seeing how AI and generative design let engineers explore thousands of optimized alternatives in minutes. It cuts material waste, reduces weight, and dramatically shortens time-to-market. As Malaysia’s leading Autodesk Gold Partner, Drawbridge Technologies is right here to help local m

Written by Autodesk Markets are moving faster, competitors are adopting modern tools, and outdated, disconnected systems are making it harder to keep up. What once felt sufficient is now slowing progress – siloed data, manual processes, and costly prototyping cycles create barriers to staying competitive and delivering innovative products to market. The truth is simple: if your tools aren’t keeping up, neither is your business. Why digital transformation can’t wait Digital tr

Discover how connected data strategies powered by Autodesk Fusion unify product lifecycle management, strengthen collaboration, and improve traceability across distributed teams. Manufacturers are increasingly moving toward connected data models that unify information across the product lifecycle. As products grow more complex and timelines accelerate, disconnected systems create bottlenecks and errors. Connected data strategies provide a path forward. By tying information t

Written by Creaform Team An international company and global leader in business aviation service has turned to 3D modeling of the plane’s interior to design, produce, and assemble Boeing 737 BBJ2 furnishings. The project was carried out in two main phases: first, a complete scan of the aircraft interior; second, the creation of detailed 3D model files. For the initial phase, a team of Creaform application engineers traveled to the client’s site in Germany. They brought a ran

Written by Peel Team In motorsport and specialist vehicle manufacturing, precision matters. Based in the UK, NS85 is a focused engineering team known for delivering high-performance braking systems, lightweight structures, and complex low-volume projects for some of the industry’s most demanding applications. The Challenge: Designing Without Perfect Data Unlike mass-production settings, NS85 frequently operates without reliable CAD models, detailed drawings, or ready-made par

Written by the Drawbridge Team Does your usage behavior match how Autodesk licenses are designed to work? Here are three practices that will save you the time of explaining to the Autodesk Licensing team. 1. One User = One Login Autodesk subscriptions use a "Named User licensing model". Each license is assigned to one unique ID and User Sharing logins, even for convenience will break this model and can trigger: - Access interruptions - Audit and compliance risks

Written by Autodesk Team Here are 5 unique ways to use automated modelling in fusion to collaborate faster, streamline prototyping, create custom tooling, accelerate design, and optimize workflows. Automated modeling in Fusion is a breakthrough for design and engineering workflows, streamlining tasks that once required hours of manual modeling. While most users know the tool for creating connections between multiple bodies, there are powerful, lesser-known ways to leverage au

Written by Autodesk Team Achieve process improvement in manufacturing with Autodesk Fusion—streamline workflows, cut waste, and accelerate production in one connected platform. Manufacturing success today depends on one critical factor: operational efficiency. Companies that fail to optimize processes face rising costs, missed deadlines, and shrinking margins. In contrast, organizations that embrace systematic process improvement achieve productivity gains of 25–40%, defect r