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ME: Simulation for manufacturing is another key Autodesk focus, with recent acquisitions including Firehole Composites. How critical do you see advances in simulation and multiphys- ics offerings to manufacturing? White: The lines between design, simulation, and manufac- turing are blurring—and we want to introduce technology that provides the most accurate and efficient forms of simulation. Making simulation accessible and easy-to-use throughout the life of the design—and even to manufacturing—is critical to providing the best experience in composite simulation. Integrating simulation into design and manufacturing workflows will provide real-time feedback and allow changes to be made quickly and efficiently. We want to allow design- ers, analysts, and manufacturers to work together, apply simulation technologies without having a PhD, and interpret the results to make the best choice for their design. ME: Where do you see future growth in manufacturing? White: With the advent of cloud-based tools, there is a
Cloud-based CAM 360 offers Autodesk users a way to easily move designs from the digital to the physical world.
tremendous opportunity for manufacturers to tap into nearly unlimited computing power and perform hundreds if not thou- sands of different iterations of an idea—making considerations such as Designing for Manufacturability easier to achieve. When you combine the playfield-leveling effect of cloud- powered design tools with other industry trends out there— such as the way 3D printing and other additive manufactur- ing technologies are streamlining the rapid prototyping and production process—it creates a perfect storm of technology
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