Between the Lines

Digital Twins in the AEC Industry: A Game Changer!

Are you as excited about the latest tech trends as I am? One trend in the digital transformation of industries that's got me on the edge of my seat is Digital Twins. These virtual replicas can transform the way we work in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) world and the data we use to inform decisions and drive design. Let's dive in! Read more →

How Might AI Impact the AEC industry and Construction

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the 21st century, and to me, it is feeling like the speed is accelerating. With the introduction of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the industry is undergoing a transformation that is expected to have a major impact on the AEC design tools, data, construction process, and the entire industry, including all of us. The what and how we build. The potential applications of AI in the... Read more →

Autodesk Forge Digital Twin Example Using Data Visualization API

The Forge team has provided a reference architecture example of a digital twin application using the Forge platform data visualization APIs, complete with some documentation and code samples. | The live web browser based reference architecture will demonstrate the type of applications you can build using the available Forge APIs. You could build your own custom digital twin application customized for your business or industry needs. Documentation https://forge.autodesk.com/en/docs/dataviz/v1/developers_guide/quickstart/ Read more →

2022 Autodesk Design & Manufacturing Showreel

Autodesk Design & Manufacturing customers push the boundaries of change and transform industry processes and procedures in exciting and inspiring ways. Our annual Product Design & Manufacturing showcase highlights their incredible work: https://autode.sk/3L80KOJ . Read more →

Congratulations to AEC Hackathon Teams

Recently, over the course of two weeks there has been the AEC hackathon that for the first time after over AEC industry hackathon just had to resort to go in digital since we cant meet in person safely. There were many teams from around the world competing in this global event and many presentations over the course of the two weeks with the final presentations and and the awards held on July 26th. It has been an absolute honor to... Read more →

Attention Startups - Apply to PIE Shop Portland

Applications for the next classes of PIE and PIE Shop are now open. They will close on August 18. Please share far and wide with promising founders and startups https://piepdx.com/apply We’re super interested in the startup you’re building and we’d love to hear more about it Applications are currently open for two flavors of PIE: PIE supports companies that are building digital products. We have a deep history in Software as a Service (SaaS) and B2B companies, having helped startups... Read more →

Are You a Portland Startup? Last Day to Apply to PIE Shop

PIE and Uncorked Studios are seeking Internet of Things and connected device startups to join us for our inaugural PIE Shop, a manufacturing focused startup accelerator. Selected startups will join us in Portland, Oregon, to work with Autodesk, PIE, Uncorked Studios and other PIE alums, and the world-class PIE mentor network. We'll provide you with advice, connections, office space, and other benefits. For this initial version of PIE Shop, there will neither be capital allocated to startups nor equity taken... Read more →

PIE Shop Opens in Autodesk Portland Office

Last Thursday our Portland office held a traditional beer bust celebrating the opening of the incubator space on our second floor that i currently hosting 5 startups and 2 organizations. We had beer, wine, food, cookies, and of course pie. About the PIE Shop ”Autodesk have launched an ambitious program that looks to foster new product startups and help entrepreneurs overcome challenges tied to making physical objects. Portland design and product agency Uncorked Studios, 3D software maker Autodesk Inc. and... Read more →

Come Work with Us in the PIE Shop

It is so fitting to post this on Pi Day (3.14), but this is about a collaboration with PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment) and Autodesk. There will be a collaboration in creating an advanced manufacturing and prototyping incubator in beautiful downtown Portland Oregon. Learn about the PIE Shop and Apply “PIE and Uncorked Studios are seeking Internet of Things and connected device startups to join us for our inaugural PIE Shop, a manufacturing focused startup accelerator. Selected startups will join us... Read more →

Autodesk Forge Developer Conference Keynote

If you were unable to attend the Autodesk Forge Conference this week, you can still watch the keynote on YouTube. Forge is powerful set of cloud services, APIs, and resources for developers to quickly create the data-centric apps, experiences, and services that power the future of making things. Read more →