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For over 15 years, animation artist and freelancer Alon Helman has used Maya to bring ideas to life across film, gaming, and personal projects. Inspired by classic kaiju films, this latest piece was fully pre-visualized, animated, and edited in Maya using a single-camera workflow, allowing his creativity and intuition to guide the process from start to finish. Today, alongside client work and consulting, Alon Helman helps studios and freelancers streamline animation pipelines and workflows. As a growing independent business, Alon Helman values consistency and collaboration, and Maya helps make scaling easier with tools and workflows trusted across the industry.

TechX 2026 brought together Autodesk engineers, architects, and technologists for our annual internal conference, centered on this year’s theme: Disrupt to Deliver. As AI reshapes every industry, our teams explored how emerging technologies, intelligent automation, platforms, and developer tools will elevate the way we work and how we help the industries we serve. At its core, TechX is about the people behind the technology: inspiring, learning, collaborating, and pushing boundaries together. We’re shaping what’s next. Come build it with us. 🎥 Watch the highlights now. 🔎 Explore careers at Autodesk: autodesk.com/careers #AutodeskLife #TechX2026 #DisruptToDeliver #AI #Innovation

#AI is driving organization-wide innovation, not just individual productivity. Discover what it takes to stay ahead in the 2026 State of Design & Make: AI Pulse: https://lnkd.in/eSA2jU75.

Yakuh Askew, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP discovered his passion for architecture in high school, drawn to the balance of creativity and analytical thinking. After working at firms in San Francisco, he co-founded Y.A. studio with his partner, Martine Paquin, Principal . M.Arch, Designer, LEED AP. . What began as side projects has grown into a studio that designs affordable housing and hospitality spaces across California and Nevada, with a focus on spaces that support families and strengthen communities. Y.A. studio relies on Autodesk tools every day to help the team collaborate in real time and clearly visualize design decisions. As the studio grows, Yakuh stays true to the purpose that has shaped the business from the start.

In his conversation with Forbes, Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost shares a practical perspective on how AI can help address real-world capacity challenges across the built environment. From designing skyscrapers to advancing construction and manufacturing workflows, the discussion explores why physical AI for spatial problem-solving will define the next era of industry transformation. The conversation also highlights Autodesk’s continued investment in #AI innovation, including the recent $200M investment in World Labs, our company’s largest startup investment to date. Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/4nt6Xcs

Our FY26 Impact Report is here! This annual report highlights how Autodesk and our customers are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges and driving positive change. From launching our Sustainability Data API to connect our customers to trusted data within our solutions, to celebrating a decade of impact with the Autodesk Foundation and reaching 150 million students and educators worldwide to date, we continue to advance our vision of building a better world. Read the stories and see the highlights in the full report: https://autode.sk/42W9Ys0.

What does the future of construction look like? At the University of Florida, students are using industrialized construction and Autodesk tools to design more efficient, scalable building solutions, offering a powerful example of how hands-on learning prepares the next generation of industry professionals. Learn more: https://autode.sk/4uqMbwk.

We’re launching Autodesk for Small Business to unlock growth for the many small teams and entrepreneurs who depend on our technology every day. Autodesk for Small Business brings better experiences and more flexibility for teams, independent professionals, and growing firms doing high-impact work with limited time and resources. We’re starting with: ➡️ A tailored experience that makes it easier to get started ➡️ More flexible pricing with Autodesk Flex ➡️ Product updates that help small businesses better serve their customers But this is only the beginning; we’re excited to build this with you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eZrdzW!

Greatness isn’t built in one big moment; it’s shaped by the small choices we make every day ✨ Earlier this year, Autodeskers around the world came together for the “Let There Be Greatness Challenge,” a four‑week, voluntary experience designed to help people build simple, sustainable habits that support well‑being, growth, and connection. Swipe to hear from some of the Autodeskers who participated, and read more on the #AutodeskLife blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4hCeHip

The DATRON USA MLCube is the newest machine in our San Francisco Tech Center that gives our machinists the ability to print and laser cut every project with precision and refinement ⚙️ #engineering #CNC