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View the Zika Virus in the the Autodesk Research Molecule Viewer

This may be news to many if not most people, but Autodesk’s expertise and impact extends far beyond the traditional realm of design and into the life sciences research on computational & synthetic biology. The Bio/Nanotechnology Team has performed a... Read more →

FRC 2016 PNW District 8

Over 30 teams of high school students with robots have descended on Oregon City, Oregon. The event is the FIRST Robotics PNW district 8 playoffs. I have worked with Team 1540 the Flaming Chickens from Catlin Gabel who will be... Read more →

2016 Autodesk Summer Internship in Lake Oswego Oregon

Are you an ambitious high school student located in the Portland Oregon area that has participated in FRC and looking for some Summer paid internship with a super cool company? Apply for a 2016 Autodesk Summer Internship with Autodesk. Paid... Read more →

Made In Space Additive Manufacturing Facility

Made In Space is developing manufacturing technologies that are enabling people to live and work in space. The Made In Space Additive Manufacturing Facility was launched on March 22nd, 2016 and arrived at the International Space Station on March 26th, 2016. This is a first step toward putting manufacturing systems on the Moon, Mars, and on deep space missions. Read more →

Best of Autodesk Labs

Autodesk Labs has been a long passion of mine here at Autodesk since starting it in 2006. Scott Sheppard has made Autodesk Labs the polished success it has grown into over the years launching many of Autodesk products you know... Read more →

Autodesk ReCap 360 on an iPad

The Autodesk ReCap team is looking for iPad users who want to actively participate in the ReCap 360 Mobile preview project using reality computing tools on a mobile device. The projects pre-release iOS application will be delivered to participants using... Read more →

Autodesk Inventor 2017

Autodesk Inventor 2017 was just released today and those who provided feedback and tested it during beta testing it are free to discuss the product publicly. Autodesk Inventor 2017 Arms Customers with Enhanced Design, Interoperability, and Communication Capabilities Ketiv posted... Read more →

Ember 3D Printer 24X Faster

Some recent software optimizations were updated on the Autodesk Ember 3D Printer resulting in it 3D printing 24 times faster and because it is open source it could be used on a host of other 3D printers. “True to the... Read more →

Wonderful Weekend in the Columbia Gorge

I hope you enjoyed your weekend, I certainly did enjoy mine. It has been almost a year since I moved back to Oregon. I am certainly enjoying the outdoors and being back here after 18 long years away. Yesterday I... Read more →

Bring your Autodesk Fusion 360 Questions April 6th

Mark your calendar now, the next Autodesk Answer Day is coming up on April 6th, 2016, from 6am to 6pm Pacific Time and will be on Autodesk Fusion 360. This is a live Questions & Answers online event where you... Read more →

DEVELOP3D LIVE

The fine folks over a DEVELOP3D have their annual conference coming up on March 31, 2016. They will be broadcasting live the main stage presentations including Autodesk’s own Scott Reese VP of Cloud Platform. Scott will present on the main... Read more →

AMF in Orbit

The Atlas V launch vehicle lifts off from Cape Canaveral. Credit: NASA Congratulations to NASA, Orbital ATK, and Made in Space for launching the new 3D Printer Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF) into orbit last night. It will soon arrive and... Read more →

AutoCAD 2017 System Requirements

So the new AutoCAD 2017 version has been released this week and you want to know if your current computer is up to the task? The published system requirements will help you determine this. One thing to be aware of... Read more →

AutoCAD 2017 is Release 32 or 31

I am in the process of updating my AutoCAD History page after we just released the new AutoCAD 2017 Monday March 21, 2016. AutoCAD 2017 was codenamed Nautilus in alpha and beta testing prior to being officially released publicly. Update:... Read more →

AutoCAD 2017 File Format

AutoCAD 2017 was just released today. One of the most common questions I get is “did Autodesk change the DWG file format version?” Answer: No, AutoCAD 2017 uses the same AutoCAD 2013 (AC1027) DWG format so you will not have... Read more →

Download AutoCAD 2017 Free Today

Kick the tires of the newly released AutoCAD 2017 with new PDF abilities, greater performance enhancements, crisper 2D, and better 3D graphics. You can download the 30 day time limited trial right now without entering a credit card. Check out... Read more →

What's New in AutoCAD 2017 – AutoCAD 2017 Preview Guide

Heidi Hewett has over the years done a great job detailing the highlights of each new release including with this newly released AutoCAD 2017. Read through as there is certain to be something that interests you in this new release... Read more →

AutoCAD 2017- What's New

Michael Mizuno, Autodesk Senior Product Manager, introduces AutoCAD 2017 – the world's leading design and drafting software! Enjoy the powerful tools and improved performance to simplify and personalize your AutoCAD 2017 experience. Check out the AutoCAD Desktop App with enhanced... Read more →

Beta – When Can I Talk About it?

Just a friendly reminder as some products are nearing completion of lengthy beta testing with excited customers wanting to spread the word publicly. Autodesk keeps your information confidential and expects you to also keep things confidential until you are specifically... Read more →

A New 3D Printer Heading to the International Space Station

Autodesk partner, friends, and Fusion 360 users Made in Space sent the first 3D printer designed for space 2011 is again sending a new updated 3D printer up to the International Space Station this Tuesday, March 22nd at 11:05 pm... Read more →

Happy Equinox

In the Northern hemisphere spring started at 12:30 a.m. this morning and the sun is directly overhead at the equator in the spring equinox. To my friends in the Southern hemisphere, I wish you a nice Fall celebrating your autumnal... Read more →

St Paddy's Day Fusion 360 Shamrock

Being part Irish, St Patrick's Day is a fun holiday for me whether chasing snakes from a village or emptying a pint. Our awesome Autodesk Portland area office intern Grant Holmberg-Baugher from the University of Oregon recorded a Screencast recording... Read more →

FIRST Robotics Competitions PNW Wilsonville District

The high school FIRST Robotics team I have been working with this year participated in the PNW (Pacific Northwest) Wilsonville District competition this past weekend in Wilsonville Oregon. Team 1540 Catlin Gabel got into the later rounds with their robot... Read more →

REAL 2016 is a Wrap

Yesterday was the final of two days of the REAL 2016 conference ending with a great reception and stunning sunset with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. There were many great exhibits as well as presentations. Here are a... Read more →

Great First Day of REAL 2016

Yesterday was the fist of two days for the REAL 2016 conference in it’s second year. Being held at scenic Fort Mason there are about 900 attendees networking, attending presentations, and looking at exhibits and vendors.Autodesk was periscoping several of... Read more →