Category: PRODUCT NEWS


  • AIF: 2024 highlights & 2025 save the date

    Our 2024 AIF in Darmstadt, Germany 2024 brought over 550 people together to hear the latest about automotive design and manufacturing. Attendees from across the globe attended sessions from leading OEMs, suppliers, start-ups, and technology partners. They also had the opportunity to meet and talk with experts in design, manufacturing, and engineering. AIF 2025: Save…


  • AIF 2024: Day 2 recap

    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…


  • AIF 2024: Day 1 recap

    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…


  • AIF 2024: What’s ahead

    Our annual Automotive Innovation Forum — happening for over a decade — takes place Tuesday and Wednesday May 7-8 in Darmstadt, Germany. We have a fantastic agenda filled with industry leaders from Porsche, Kia, Italdesign, Rivian, SAIC, Mercedes-Benz, FAW-VW, and Toyota. We also have presentations on key technologies and interesting case studies for our software…


  • Alias and VRED 2025 releases

    We are excited to announce that the new releases of Autodesk Alias and Autodesk VRED 2025 are now available for subscribers and users to download. While the Alias 2025 release continues its focus on providing the best experience for users, there has been significant work done in several other areas as well: Watch the video…


  • The new era of Autodesk AI

    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…


  • Taking Autodesk VRED beyond the Studio with ZeroLight’s Enterprise Standard Cloud Streaming

    Imagine being able to instantly share a design review-ready Autodesk VRED model with team members across the world. They could evaluate it in real-time on any device, with the same level of detail as exploring it on a high-spec workstation. Seamless collaboration like this is invaluable to automotive teams, especially given the extent to which…


  • AI in the design studio: Welcome to BlankAI

    Freeing up creative energy, reducing cognitive demand Design studios – automotive and industrial – are under increasing pressure to create differentiated concepts faster than ever. Development timelines are shrinking, so design teams must work faster and smarter to develop and get their transformative concepts to market. This is the perfect time for Artificial Intelligence (AI),…


  • Autodesk Alias training material

    For those of you who follow Autodesk Alias on social media, you will probably be aware of the many YouTube videos we have on the Alias channel.  There are several Deep Dive as well as What’s New videos available. Autodesk Alias YouTube Channel What you may not be aware of, is the many training resources…


  • Learn Alias and VRED at home: Renew your license for Alias and VRED Learning Editions

    Alias and VRED Learning Editions Last year we announced the release of Alias and VRED Learning Editions. These special editions are meant to increase user access to our software, giving users the time to really learn the programs and finesse their skills. These licenses are tailored for individual use on private, non-commercial projects. We’ve set…


  • PAUSE: The best of Autodesk Automotive, 2023

    Our PAUSE series aims to share Design Studio Blog posts you may have missed. It’s a chance for you to pause on a particular subject or series and take it in. In this PAUSE post, we’ve looked back on a year of industry stories, product news, and design inspiration and chosen our top 5 stories…


  • VRED 2024.2 release

    The new VRED 2024.2 release is now available for subscribers to download. A lot of work was done to add amazing new functionality in the areas of: The video below goes into all these in detail and then some!! You can also check out the help documentation on the 2024.2 release here Recap of the…


  • Alias 2024.1 release

    The new 2024.1 release of Alias is now available for subscribers to download. Alias 2024 introduced us to a brand new user interface while preserving a lot of the Alias DNA. New modernized icons and workflows were apparent and this new release of Alias touches on this and more. What’s new in this release can…


  • Design Studio solution: Finding help in Alias, VRED, and ShotGrid

    Alongside our 2024 releases of Alias and VRED, we’ve refreshed the Alias Help system. Autodesk Help Systems are tailored to make using the software easier and more intuitive. Read on for details about the new Alias user experience, as well as the Alias, VRED, and ShotGrid Help systems, to support your learning journey. New Alias…


  • VRED 2024.1 release

    The new 2024.1 release of VRED is now available for subscribers to download. This first point release continues its focus on creating a great customer experience. Much has been added to this VRED 2024.1 to increase your flexibility, customization and visual quality. Among the enhancements to this release are: The video below goes into these…