Autodesk Technology Centers Case Study

Autodesk Technology Centers Help Bring Prototyping In-house

Autodesk established a network of technology centers to provide a unique experience for residency teams across a wide variety industries. DATRON’s high-speed CNC machines helped to provide rapid prototyping capabilities.

Autodesk and DATRON partnered to create the eBook called “Making Things” as a way to help those who want to know more about bringing rapid prototyping capabilities in-house.

eBook

Autodesk & DATRON Making Things eBook – prototyping case studies for next generation of engineers, designers.

The Industry

Software

The Customer

Autodesk is a software company motivated by a mission to help people move from design to making—seamlessly—across industries.

The Challenge
Bringing Rapid Prototyping In-House

This eBook is both the case study and a reflection on this journey. We spoke to members of the Autodesk team to gain insights on why—and how—to set up in-house prototyping.

Recommended Products

520 x 420 x 220 mm (20 “ x 16.5 “ x 9 “) (XYZ)
2kwatt liquid chilled spindle up to 40,000 RPM
approx. 700 kg (1,543 lbs.)
Bring precision prototyping and small-part production in-house with a compact CNC system built for speed and efficiency.
1,020 x 830 x 245 mm (40” x 33” x 10″) (X, Y, Z)
Up to 60,000 RPM machining spindle
approx. 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs.)
Built to help manufacturers machine faster, improve efficiency, and reduce production bottlenecks.
1,520 mm x 1,150 mm x 245 mm (60” x 45” x 10”) (X, Y, Z)
Up to 60,000 RPM machining spindle
approx. 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs.)
Maximize floor space and production flexibility with a CNC system built for large-format machining applications.

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