In the dynamic world of immersive technology, the demand is clear: XR experiences need to be more accessible, flexible, and easier to deploy. Enter Hololight Stream Runtime, in combination with Autodesk VRED – a groundbreaking duo that redefines powerful 3D visualization across various devices. Whether you’re validating complex design data or collaborating on product variants,…
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Are you an enrolled student with a passion for innovation and a drive to make a difference? Is your school a hub of creativity and forward-thinking? Autodesk is now calling for school entries to our second annual 2026 AIF Student Competition. Why should you enter? FAQ In it to Win Read about the Autodesk 2025…
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We’re excited to announce that the Autodesk Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF) is back in 2026—and bigger than ever. Join us June 2–3, 2026, at the Darmstadtium Science & Congress Center in Darmstadt, Germany, for two immersive days of insight, innovation, networking and inspiration at the intersection of automotive design, engineering, and visualization. Whether you’re shaping…
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At AIF25, BMW showcased its bold approach to the future of automotive design collaboration—bringing high-fidelity workflows directly into the cloud. Centered on pushing efficiency, security, and innovation, BMW’s demonstration focused on how VRED Core’s cutting-edge streaming functionality is reshaping collaborative design reviews from anywhere at every step in the process. Watch the BMW Cloud Streaming…
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At this year’s Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF25), the spotlight wasn’t only on the latest technologies, software, and OEM strategies — it was also on the next generation of automotive design talent. The Autodesk Automotive Student Design Competition, hosted in collaboration with leading design institutions, challenged students to develop bold new vehicle concepts using industry-standard design…
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At the 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF25), global EV innovator NIO shared how their team streamlined complex design and engineering workflows using Autodesk Flow Production Tracking — a solution built to support collaboration, transparency and process automation across fast-paced, creative production pipelines. As NIO scaled its operations to manage more concurrent programs, the need for…
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In a world where timelines are tighter, teams are more distributed, and technology is constantly changing, one thing remains essential: supporting creativity without compromise.
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The 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF25) opened with a keynote from Raphael Gielgen, Future of Work Trendscout at Vitra, that set a reflective and energizing tone for the event: “After All, There Is No Finish Line.”
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The 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF25) brought together over 550 industry professionals, representing over 60 global automotive and mobility companies plus many individual designers, for two days of deep discussion around a central theme: Adaptability. Featuring 34 sessions, 28 external speakers, and 24 Autodesk experts, AIF25 explored how the design, engineering, and manufacturing landscape is evolving — and how teams must adapt their…
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The Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF25), Autodesk’s flagship annual event dedicated to the automotive and mobility industry, has just concluded. It’s been an exciting event, packed with meetings with our customers, networking, inspiring keynotes and sessions from our customers, sharing how they are adapting to face challenges in automotive design. Highlights from Day 2 Thomas Heermann,…
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The Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF) 2025, Autodesk’s flagship annual event dedicated to the automotive and mobility industry, is currently underway at the darmstadtium Congress Centre in Darmstadt, Germany. Running from May 13-14, this forum is a gathering of senior business leaders, designers, and experts who are sharing transformative insights and showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Highlights from…
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The Podcast Pierre-Paul Andriani, a Design Studio specialist at Autodesk sits down with Carl Lyttle, owner of Domeble for this Design Studio podcast. Domeble is a premium rights-managed stock library for photographic backplates, 360-degree domes, and VR environments. Carl is also the co-creator of the Domeble-Symetri Student Awards. Carl Lyttle talks about his experiences and…
STORIES & INSPIRATION
AIF 2024 Day 2 sessions HX50: Premium Auto at 1,500 ft — Henry Moorshead Day 2 of the 2024 Automotive Innovation Forum took supercar design to 1,500 feet. Henry Moorshead from Hill Helicopter demonstrated how they brought automotive interior and exterior styling techniques into the design of their luxury HX50 recreational helicopter. As an Alias…
INDUSTRY NEWS
This year’s AIF is off to a strong start. At the spectacular Darmstadtium Congress Center, Autodesk welcomed over 550 guests to 2 days of keynotes and sessions led by industry leaders, a large exhibition floor featuring Autodesk partners and products and lots of networking. The building is not only visually spectacular but is designed with…
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Autodesk University 2023 kicked off by introducing Autodesk AI. AI is transforming the world, and we are committed to exploring and developing appropriate Artificial Intelligence tools that can elevate our solutions and we are bringing our customers along on this journey. Although we are no stranger to AI, this new era will empower customers to shift…
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