”It is easy to underestimate how much the world can change within a lifetime. Bringing to mind how dramatically the world has changed can help us see how different the world could be in a few years or decades.” By Max Roser of Our World in Data February…
Read MoreThe AEC Trend Nostradamus.. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) design software and technology market has been rapidly evolving over the past two decades, with numerous trends shaping or morphing the industry. Here are some of the most significant trends that have emerged in recent years: Cloud-based solutions:…
Read MoreThe MFG Trend Nostradamus.. I have been deep dive researching in AEC and Manufacturing design software and the greater industry trends. Here is my overview of manufacturing design software trends. There are several trends in mechanical design software technologies that are shaping the future of engineering and product…
Read MoreI went alpine skiing, Wednesday at Mt Bachelor. Mt Bachelor is an extinct volcanic cone mountain about 20 miles West of Bend Oregon where I live, and the 6trh largest ski resort in the US. We have received so much snow recently, that I had to go skiing…
Read MoreThe world, and the AEC industry lost an amazing friend and educator on March 18, 2023. I first met Suzuki-san many years ago in the AUGI-Japan (Autodesk User Group International – Japan) group while visiting Japan. We met while I was there working on building relationships with Japanese…
Read MoreI am still traveling and visiting with family, but soon will be back and ready and reviewing future opportunities and adventures. This Between the Lines Blog will remain my blog, as always, and be back to an active cadence, although less Autodesk-centric and more wide across-industry and technology-focused…
Read MoreYAG – “Yet Another Goodbye”, a longtime Autodesk tradition going back to the founding. Dear Colleagues and Friends, Today is my last day 25 years after my first day joining Autodesk. As some of you may already know, I am leaving Autodesk as a result of the recent…
Read MoreI’m doing quite well and appreciated all the kind emails, messages, tweets, and calls. I’m taking a short break and vacation to ski, play on a beach, spend time with family and friends, and clear my head. I will be back full steam and departing Autodesk and excited…
Read MoreSome may have heard, but after 25 years at Autodesk, my current role was eliminated this week. I’m considering open internal roles at Autodesk or venturing back into the outside world. Still processing it all and disappointed, but it is forcing functions like this that always make for…
Read MoreA new Usage Report will be available for Admins on all subscription plans, making it easier to view and understand users’ usage data.
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