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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

Written by Creaform Team Turning scans into CAD models works best with the right tools, but many software platforms make designers switch between multiple programs, causing interruptions and mistakes. Plus, some advanced scan-to-CAD tools are hard to learn, which slows down adoption and makes reverse engineering harder for typical users. What happens when a reverse engineering process starts with noisy or incomplete data? Raw scan data (point clouds or meshes) often has noise

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

Since its debut, AutoCAD has stood as a pillar in the CAD (computer-aided design) world, embraced by engineers, architects and designers worldwide. Two main versions are offered: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. While they share common foundations, there are key differences in capabilities — especially when it comes to 2D vs 3D, advanced automation and industry-specific toolsets. This guide will help you compare both versions by exploring their features, workflows and cost implication

Written by Creaform Team In the petrochemical industry, ensuring the structural integrity of equipment is vital for safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. However, traditional inspection methods such as visual checks, calipers, and gauges are often time-consuming, inaccurate, and highly dependent on the inspector’s experience. This case study highlights how a Spanish refinery overcame these challenges by adopting the HandySCAN SILVER™|Elite  and VXintegrit

Who are eligible to get official Autodesk Software for Free? Students and educators can get a free one-year subscription to all Autodesk products. This includes AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and Fusion 360. The subscription is renewable. The Fusion 360 Personal Use License   is a free version for hobbyists. It is for non-commercial projects. For commercial use or advanced features, you need a paid subscription. This includes cloud simulation and multi-user collaboration. The Auto

Written by Peel team Duna was established in 1974 by Franco Rosiglioni, who continues to serve as the company's president, as a small artisan enterprise specializing in orthopedic footwear for children. From its inception, the company quickly distinguished itself as a reference point in the sector. Over the years, Duna has significantly broadened its scope, incorporating the production of both custom-made and mass-produced orthopedic footwear for adults. In addition, the comp