Making Things eBook

Making Things eBook by DATRON USA & AUTODESK

Making Things

The Making Things eBook is both the case study and a reflection on that journey. We spoke to members of the Autodesk Technology Centers team to gain insights on why—and how—to set up in-house prototyping.

Autodesk established a network of technology centers to provide a unique Industry 4.0 experience for residency teams from various industries. DATRON CNC machines were part of the effort to provide rapid prototyping capabilities.In addition to a behind-the-scenes look at how Autodesk established their residency program, this eBook features:

Practical tips on setting up prototyping in-house
3 Autodesk Technology Center Resident Profiles
DATRON Prototyping Customer Profiles
How the two companies continue to build on the promise of Industry 4.0

DATRON hopes to equip the next generation of engineers, designers, and brands to push the industry’s potential.

SECTION 1

Introduction

This rapid prototyping ebook looks at the expanding possibilities of what can be built, how it can be built, and how to design for it.

Autodesk Technology Center Residency Program

Autodesk Technology Centers provide a unique experience for residency teams. DATRON CNC machines helped bring rapid prototyping in-house.

SECTION 3

Why Bring Prototyping In-house

Current industry trends show more companies are determined to bring rapid prototyping in-house in order to optimize their workflows and more.

SECTION 4

What Prototyping Expertise is Required?

Expertise requirements? Speaking of increased complexity, are users required to demonstrate a certain level of expertise in order…

SECTION 5

Space, Planning and Utilization

Planning a productive prototyping space depends on a number of things, like the parts you’re planning on milling, what machines…

SECTION 6

Equipment Considerations

Prototyping Equipment: A critical component to setting up a prototyping lab is making sure you choose the right equipment…

SECTION 7

Materials

When you’re making prototypes, you really need to think about which different prototyping materials you intend to use. Ask yourself questions like: What are you trying to accomplish with the...

Safety

Material Safety We can’t overstate the importance of safety when setting up and working in a prototyping environment. For example, the Autodesk Technology Centers have an in-house environmental health and...

What’s Next?

What Does the Future Hold? So, what’s next in prototyping? The future of prototyping, product design, and manufacturing presents some very exciting opportunities for Industry 4.0. For example, manual processes...

About DATRON

DATRON Leading the Industry in Innovation by Optimizing Entire Prototyping Workflows At DATRON, we offer DATRON CNC machines that are designed our CNC machines so designers and engineers can easily...

Autodesk Story: Windover

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Autodesk Story

Autodesk Story: Tarkka

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Autodesk Story: Otherlab

About Otherlab Otherlab is a private research and development company working on future technologies, one of these being soft robotics. The soft robotics team at Otherlab is dedicated to creating...

DATRON Story

DATRON Story: University of Washington

About The Organization As part of the University of Washington, the Theberge Group is a lab that studies the chemical mechanisms underlying male infertility, prostate cancer, kidney disease, infectious disease,...

DATRON Story

DATRON Story: Motodemic

About Motodemic Motodemic is primarily in the business of upgrading and modifying motorcycle headlights. The company began by designing and 3D printing parts but has now expanded that to metal...

Credits

The following contributed to the creation of this ebook. Interviewees Adam Allard Senior Workshop Manager Autodesk Technology Centers Ashleigh Theberge Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urology University...