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Future of Making

THE FUTURE OF PRODUCT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Manufacturers are under more pressure than ever to deliver better products faster, at lower cost, and with less waste. Let’s explore future manufacturing trends and technology that can help you succeed in this rapidly changing era of digital transformation.

Technology trends shaping the future of manufacturing

Autodesk is driving the development of future design and manufacturing technology to help you accelerate product development and deliver superior customer experiences.

  • GENERATIVE DESIGN

    Generate multiple CAD-ready solutions based on real-word manufacturing constraints. Our generative design technology enables you to incorporate materials, processes, costs, and other product requirements up front.

  • ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

    Advanced manufacturing integrates new technology and techniques, like hybrid manufacturing, to optimize design and manufacturing processes and drive product innovation by making previously impossible designs possible.

  • CONNECTED DATA

    Hyper-connectivity is powering the future of making things. Autodesk enables teams to work from a common data environment that connects design and manufacturing workflows throughout the product lifecycle.

Design and manufacturing convergence

To compete in the future, you’ll need to connect and automate design and manufacturing processes. Bringing the studio and shop floor together can reduce iterations and errors, enabling you to deliver better products faster.

FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING

This report explores key trends and how industrial machinery manufacturers can harness the convergence of design and manufacturing to unlock new levels of creativity and competitive edge.

In the news: the future of design and manufacturing

What’s happening with industry tech and trends? Read about the future of design and manufacturing.

SAVE THE PLANET AND YOUR BOTTOM LINE

The confluence of current manufacturing trends can spell chaos or opportunity. These disruptions, if properly addressed, can benefit both business and the environment.

5 WAYS CNC MOVES THE MODERN WORLD

Discover the best new CNC machine tools and how the ambitious people using them create not only precision products, but also successful businesses.

TIMELINE OF 3D PRINTING

It’s hard to believe, but 3D printing has been around for almost 40 years. This video highlights the major milestones that have brought the technology to where it is today.

The future of design and manufacturing starts now

You don’t have to wait. Autodesk is already helping companies like yours prepare for the future, with comprehensive product design and manufacturing solutions.

Design and manufacturing resources

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Whether you are seeking to transform your business or simply improve productivity, we can help.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE FUTURE?

Take our free readiness assessment. Just answer a few quick questions to receive your personalized report.