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The First Portland Media & Entertainment Showcase

Last evening in the new Autodesk Portland office, about 150 local 3D creatives and some Autodesk employees gathered for the first ever M&E (Media & Entertainment) Showcase event put on by two local Portland Autodesk employees Jordan Giboney and Hagen Deloss. There were several top local 3D talent presenting and some VR demos, and a really good food and beverages. The event was free and solely held to showcase the amazing talent in Portland's creative artist community. Roland Gauthier, Executive... Read more →

THE FACTORY Powered by Fusion 360 Back at AU 2018

Do you remember the awesome speakers many made at Autodesk University 2017, and how popular this was? We're bringing the crowd favorite back to AU2018! This year a new project where attendees will have the chance to roll up their sleeves in a unique hands-on factory setting to design and manufacture their own air quality sensing lamp. THE FACTORY powered by Fusion 360 will be front-and-center in the Expo Hall and is open to a limited number of participants on... Read more →

Digitally Designing the Physical World – XR for Architecture and Construction

A week ago, last Monday evening I presented at a local meetup group Design Reality that was for an AEC focused XR event. My goal was to expand the awareness of AR/VR beyond the 3D rendered images commonly used in pre-construction design reviews and into what I see as a sweet spot in AEC construction. XR is the new term for eXtended Reality which combined AR/MR/VR and is a nice high level since it appears that all three will be... Read more →

Linking Engineering and Philanthropy (LEAP) 2018

The LEAP 2018 competition challenges FIRST FRC teams to develop new technologies to engage and assist resource-poor youth in farming and agriculture, while working alongside Mercy Corps. Autodesk has proudly partnered with Mercy Corps and Team 1540 to support FIRST Robotics Teams designing a solution to a global challenge. LEAP was started by students of Catlin Gabel here in Portland as FIRST FRC Team 1540 Flaming Chickens. It is such a good way to connect engineering design and philanthropy and... Read more →

Calling All Portland 3D Creatives

Are you located in or near Portland Oregon and work with 3D such as animation, design visualization, and vfx using 3ds max and Maya? We are holding a great event with awesome local Portland talent, Autodesk employees, along with some beverages and snack foods. This event is free and being held in our new sweet Autodesk Portland office. The Autodesk M&E Showcase is an event for folks in the 3D creative industry to network and learn, hosted at Autodesks' new... Read more →

Generative Design Workshop in Portland October 4th

What: Join us at Autodesk Portland office to explore what is possible through generative design. This 1-day Workshop will gather engineers and designers for an exclusive hands-on look at Autodesk's generative design technology. This in person event is FREE so register soon as available seats go fast. When: Thursday, October 04, 2018 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Lunch is included. Where: Autodesk Portland at 2212 SE Ankeny By the end of the session, attendees will: Understand how to save... Read more →

Autodesk Accelerate 2018 is a Wrap

What a truly amazing event Autodesk’s Accelerate 2018 was, and I will be attending again next year for sure. The attendees in attendance, the presentations, the deep quality conversations, the networking, the Autodesk Toronto office in MaRS District were all top notch. Amazing Location. Thank you Autodesk Canada and all the Autodesk employees that made this a reality and great event like Jamie Eckmier, Denese Gordon, Stephen Hooper, Paul Sohi and many others including staff that provided great tours like... Read more →

See You this Week in MaRS Toronto

The Accelerate with Autodesk event is this week in beautiful Toronto for those interested in the future of design and manufacturing. The location is the MaRS Discovery District which is the world’s largest urban innovation hub and also where the new Autodesk Technology Center is located. We can say with all honestly that we are going to MaRS this week. Explore the future of design and manufacturing This year's event will focus on the convergence of design and manufacturing technology,... Read more →

Calling 3D Creatives In or Near Portland Oregon

We are holding a Media & Entertainment Showcase event in Portland Oregon October 4th complete with great speakers, snacks, and beverages in our new Portland office in the renovated and historic Towne Storage building located on the Central Eastside Industrial District. Come see a great presentation, eat, drink, and see the new office. Several of our staff from 3ds Max and Maya product teams will be there as will I be there to show you around and make introductions. Its... Read more →

Want to Learn More About Blockchain Technology?

Autodesk is hosting an annual meeting of blockchain experts at our Portland office Friday September 12th. “Join us for the premier gathering of tech industry professionals. Learn about blockchain from businesses built on the distributed ledger platform, potential applications and innovations, and how Coinbase and new blockchain-based businesses will impact Portland’s technology landscape.” Interested, Learn more and RSVP http://bit.ly/2MVHMRx Read more →

Hip Hop Architecture Video

Several Autodesk employees including myself participated in the 2018 Hip Hop Architecture Camp in Portland at Benson Polytechnic High School this past June. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp uses hip hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning and design. Here is the blog post I made that week, as they finished their week designing their architecture project using LEGOs and Tinkercad. Hip Hop Architecture Camp in Portland this Week. The week culminated in the... Read more →

Generative Design Makes a Great Design Assistant

You can use Autodesk’s generative design technology in Fusion 360 today to assist you in the design process. You will be assisted in finding design options beyond just shape and material optimization as you can consider strength, cost, and materials. We looked at a design inspired by the famous Elbo chair using generative design. Generative design came up with a design that resulted in 18% less material and 78% stress reduction as well as looking amazing in Fusion 360- and... Read more →

Project Impossible

For those in the US that have access to a TV with the History Channel, there is a television series named Project Impossible that Autodesk helped sponsor showing our customers as well as some Autodesk employees on some large projects. The series celebrates the engineers, builders and construction professionals that are transforming our world. Project Impossible is an original 10-part series that follows a new generation of epic engineering projects that were considered unthinkable just a few years ago. In... Read more →

Digitally Design the Physical World - XR for Architecture and Construction

I will be presenting next month at the Design Reality meetup event in Portland on using VR/AR in AEC Construction. While many think of a 3D immersive experience and walkthroughs for the design phase, the really valuable sweet spot to AEC professionals is using AR/MR in construction to to plan, review, spot errors, and more. I will talk about the many ways Autodesk and our products generate and enable VR/AR/MR for many industries, but then specifically focus on the AEC... Read more →

Portland Sneaker Week Tech Talk

A free Portland Sneaker Week Tech Talk event is being held in our Autodesk Portland office this evening. Portland is ground zero for footwear with big names like Nike, Adidas, UnderArmour, Keen, Columbia, and many others with headquarters or a major presence here. This evening, a Tech Talk is being held to showcase the cutting edge technology that is leading the footwear industry into the future. Join Us: SIGN UP http://bit.ly/2BNfnIl DATE & TIME Mon, August 27, 2018 5:30 PM... Read more →

We Hope They Come Back

15 energetic high school interns led by two college interns and working with Autodesk Portland employees worked on a real product that is open source and added new features for FIRST Robotics FRC teams to simulate their competition robot designs. Synthesis an Autodesk technology that was solely developed by these amazing students. It is inspiring to see them work just like any other high performing product team within Autodesk except they are a bit younger and can eat snacks all... Read more →

Autodesk Accelerate Event Next Month in Toronto

Join us in Toronto next month for a nice intimate Autodesk hosted event named Autodesk Accelerate. It is being held in the creative MaRS Discovery District where Autodesk has its office. Technically you could tell colleagues that you were visiting MaRS to learn about the latest in manufacturing and design technology. https://autodeskaccelerate.com/ Current speakers include RAMLAB, Steelcase, Modelab, Denise Schindler and others. Explore the future of design and manufacturing Accelerate brings together Autodesk customers, industry executives, top market analysts, and... Read more →

FIRST Robotics Teams Come Learn about Synthesis

Come see our open source simulator Synthesis that takes your FRC robot designs and lets you dynamically test them on virtual fields. Join us in Portland Oregon on August 7th for our in-person workshop, or join our online webinar on the 8th! At the beautiful Autodesk Portland office Tuesday August 7th, 2018 10:00am – 3:00pm (lunch included) Online webinar Wednesday August 8th, 2018 Register for either workshop at http://bxd.autodesk.com/synthesis/workshops.html Read more →

Hurry Up and Vote for AU 2018 Classes

The deadline for voting on Autodesk University 2018 classes is this Friday, July 13th. You have the opportunity to help select which speakers and classes will be available when registration begins August 8. Vote for AU 2018 Classes Autodesk University 2018 is November 13-15, in Las Vegas. I hope to see you there. Read more →

Pride 2018 in Portland

Autodesk ‘s Portland office celebrated Pride this weekend. Autodesk is a proud sponsor and employees, families, friends, and community walked in the parade to show support for everyone. Autodesk believes strongly in inclusion not only in our workplace, but also our community, and our world. Our group were at the front of the parade this year with decorated Autodesk A logos. The Autodesk A logo I decorated was picked up by one person to carry in the parade. Thank you... Read more →

Hip Hop Architecture Camp in Portland this Week

This week, a very special week long camp is going on in Portland Oregon for middle school kids. Hip Hop Architecture with Michael Ford is here, and I volunteered Monday and Tuesday and will be back again before the week is over. “The Hip Hop Architecture Camp™ uses hip hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning and design.“ Attending this camp is free (Autodesk is one of the proud sponsors) and is a fascinating... Read more →

Something Special Coming

We have been working hard with something very special planned “on deck” tomorrow. Stay tuned to @Autodesk Instagram tomorrow, and then later this blog Update 6/7/18: The Instagram story will go today as well as a couple blog posts. It was a very busy day for the Portland team.. This isn't a PowerPoint deck, but it is something we have patiently and anxiously waited to tell everyone about. Read more →

DIY Meetup + Potluck in Portland Friday

A local 3D Printing user group the Portland 3D Printing Lab is holding a meetup at our new Portland office this Friday to share stories of the projects they are working on and share some food. If you are in the Portland area, interested in 3D printing, and meeting other awesome local Makers, then consider attending this free meetup and definitely bring something to share for the potluck. Join Us Read more →

Join Me at Autodesk Accelerate 2018 experience in Toronto

The Accelerate with Autodesk event is September 19th and 20th and is for those interested in the future of design and manufacturing. The early bird rate is only $49 until June 15, 2018 for 2 days of sessions. You will also get a bonus tour of the MaRS Discovery District which is the world’s largest urban innovation hub and where the new Autodesk Technology Center is located. https://autodeskaccelerate.attendease.com/ “Explore the future of design and manufacturing Accelerate brings together Autodesk customers,... Read more →

Autodesk Generative Design Workshop Portland

The workshop involving Autodesk’s Fusion 360 Ultimate and generative design technology walks through concepts then hands on training for free. Autodesk Generative Design Workshop 2018 – Overview We had yesterday planned in sunny Portland Oregon yesterday but it was so popular that it was held again for another full session of new participants today. Participants not only got free training, free time limited licenses of Fusion 360 Ultimate and generative design technology, but they also to see the new Autodesk... Read more →