Closing the gap between product design, simulation and performance

At the Autodesk booth A46 in Hall 6, Autodesk Research experts will present a large-scale UAV exhibit that brings the concept of performance-aided design to life. Equipped with sensors, it captures crucial performance data that is fed into cloud-based digital twins. These continuously evolve and provide insights that feed into subsequent design iterations. By tackling the complexity of aircraft design, Autodesk Research will be demonstrating at EMO how performance-aided design is helping to solve some of the biggest engineering challenges and set new standards in the industry.

Digital twins combine virtual design and real performance

A major challenge in product design is costly performance failures in real-world tests. Autodesk Research is addressing this by developing a design process that integrates sensor-derived performance data from existing products into new designs. By incorporating this data into cloud-based digital twin workflows, product iterations are automated and real-world usage data is integrated into the design process. This paves the way for a performance-aided design approach that bridges the gap between design and performance and creates more responsive, adaptive products. The growing duality of digital and physical representations of these 'living' products, driven by computing power, sensors and actuators, will ultimately blur the line between the two.

"At Autodesk, we recognize the importance of matching virtual product designs with real-world performance," says Stephen Hooper. "Integrating sensor-captured performance data into our design workflows is changing the way we predict and improve product behavior. This synergy of digital twin technology and operational data enables the development of adaptive, intelligent products that perform in real-world conditions. It also drives innovation and efficiency in the manufacturing industry."

Opening keynote at the EMO Innovation Stage

Stephen Hooper, Vice President Design & Manufacturing at Autodesk, will kick off the event on Monday, September 22 (12:00-12:45, Hall 12, Stand A60). In his presentation and a subsequent Fireside Chat, Hooper will show how companies from the mechanical and plant engineering sector can effectively digitize and automate their production workflows with the help of artificial intelligence.

At the booth, visitors can ask questions about Autodesk Fusion and learn how the Autodesk Design and Make Platform helps manufacturers digitally transform their workflows for more innovative products with better performance and greater efficiency.

EMO, Hall 6, Stand A46