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Somerset Community College Uses Generative Design as Distinguishing Factor in Curriculum

It all started with Heather Beebe’s skull—her 3D printed skull, that is. Beebe was a pre-med student collaborating with Eric Wooldridge, professor and head of the additive manufacturing program at Somerset Community College (SCC)in Kentucky. Together, they worked to3D print an actual MRI scan of Beebe’s skull, with the goal…

Academic Leaders 5 min read
New “Year 13” Program Brings Technical Training, College Credits and Job Pathways to Boston Public High School Graduates

In an effort to help bridge the opportunity gap, Boston-based Digital Ready is launching “Year 13,” a new program for Boston public high school graduates. In partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology, and with support from the Barr Foundation and City Councilor Michael Flaherty, this initiative will provide a no-cost, accelerated pathway…

Academic Leaders 1 min read

Snapshot of an Innovator: Julio Garcia and the Amazing Cereal Dispenser

When Julio Garcia came down for breakfast one sunny Texas morning, he never expected a simple bowl of cereal to be the source of inspiration that would catapult his motivation to create. After helping his 7-year-old brother, who struggled to pour himself a bowl of cereal and milk without spilling,…

Career Readiness 3 min read
Blind Students Learn CNC Machining at Davis Tech

Davis Technical College in Kaysville, UT wants to make a career in manufacturing accessible to everyone. That is why they created the CNC Enhanced program that provides opportunities for blind and visually impaired students to work at innovative and forward-thinking companies in industries like aerospace engineering. The students in this program have…

Career Readiness 1 min read

Make Your Advanced CAM Experience Official with Fusion 360 Certifications

We would like to invite you to apply to participate in an Autodesk beta exam. Take advantage of early access to our newest certifications covering industry-validated advanced workflows in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Autodesk beta exams are key part of our certification exam development process and put you first in line to add our…

Career Readiness 1 min read

The Autodesk Certification Program Helps Today’s Workforce Prepare for the Age of Automation

The World Economic Forum estimates 1 billion people will need to be reskilled by 2030. This global skills gap represents a looming crisis across all industries we serve. To address this challenge, Autodesk is developing lifelong learning solutions to help workers keep pace by learning new skills and earning professional credentials…

Career Readiness 1 min read

Cycling and Academia Team Up to Explore Thousands of Design Solutions for Swingarm

University of Bristol engineering student combines his love of mountain biking with a curiosity about generative design to offer A.I.-powered solutions to a cycling company in the UK. The story begins with a fortuitous meeting in a garden shed over a cup of tea. Engineering student Ben Boxer contacted Joe McEwan—an accomplished engineer who was in the process of…

Industry Collaboration 4 min read

Transcending Tradition at the Bechtel Innovation Design Center

With the goal of streamlining designs and processes within the Bechtel ecosystem, Swabey trusts students to run new CNC programs at full speed due to a mistake-proof method referred to as the digital twin method. The process begins by requiring students to import models from other software into Autodesk® Fusion 360® for manufacturing. It is only populated with the models of equipment and tools available in the center and contains tried-and-true manufacturing parameters, effectively creating a digital twin of the essential parts of the machining process.

Academic Leaders 5 min read
Five Benefits of Aligning with an Autodesk Learning Partner

Learning Partners are pre-qualified to support students and educators, preparing them for an evolving future through learning content, training, and curricula specifically developed toward industry trends in the design and manufacturing landscape. If you’re still feeling hesitant, here are five reasons an educator or school would benefit from aligning with an Autodesk Learning Partner.

Career Readiness 3 min read

Inside Autodesk Research: What’s New for Intuitive Learning and Human Growth

Two recent projects—the Command Map and MicroMentor—offer new approaches to intuitive learning, helping developers understand where customers struggle in their learning journey and how to overcome these obstacles.

Future Studies 4 min read