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Create a 3D Human Skull

Have you ever wanted your own 3D skull or other unique object? Now you can make any 3D model you create or find on the web into a real physical 3D object of cardboard or clay without a 3D printer. Check out this tutorial created by David of Make Something using the free and fun Autodesk 123D Make to create a full size 3D skull. You can create some really cool abstract sculptures from cardboard as well. You could use... Read more →

What is Generative Design

I was surprised when the computer using Autodesk’s generative design technology Dreamcatcher mimicked nature’s optimal designs. When we were researching the next evolution in design, we found that computers could iterate design options for strength, material usage, and cost for an engineer and designer faster than the the engineer or designer alone. We ran a design on a quad rotor UAV and generative design software returned what was almost identical in form to that of a flying squirrel. To me... Read more →

What Do You Do While 3D Laser Scanning?

Fort those that have done a fair bit of laser scanning, what do you do while the scanner is rotating 360 degrees and you try to stay out of the beams view and pass time? My laser scanner shuffle moving around the scanner instead of sitting underneath or walking away. I will most times wear headphones with music playing. So do you Play air guitar and drums, make sound effects like a laser “pew pew pew”, or just look boss... Read more →

Revit Guide to Drinks

Robin Deurloo from the Holland (Netherlands) took me up on the challenge to re-create the Engineers Guide to Drinks drawing using Autodesk products, and he nailed it. He researched the history of the about 40 year old drawing and started a Revit version complete with Revit formulas. Read more →