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This is one big page where I can write all about myself, without feeling the need for it to be useful. And someday this site will be all that’s left of me, so I might as well write my own mini autobiography :-)
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I live near Buffalo, New York, with my wife, Stephanie, and our four kids.
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
What I'm doing now
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
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Don’t Worry….The 3D Printing train is NOT moving fast – 1 Minute Read
In manufacturing, there is always a fear of falling behind in technology. You better not miss that next industry trade show! Or you lose...
Lars Christensen
Apr 5, 20181 min read
I Don’t Donate to Checkout Charities at the Grocery Store.
It is common in the US when, in line with your basket, the cashier asks, “Shall I add a donation of a dollar for Fill-in-the-blank...
Lars Christensen
Mar 22, 20181 min read
The foundation of learning CAD – 1 Minute read
No one is spending more than 30 seconds on the foundation when looking to buy a new home. Though, Most of us understand the enormous...
Lars Christensen
Mar 14, 20181 min read
Understand Smarter Toolpaths – Adaptive…
I am sorry to bring it up, but someone has to do it. If you on a regular basis gets in contact with a CAM program or a CNC milling...
Lars Christensen
Oct 2, 20171 min read


Standing on Shoulders of Titans Academy
Lifting the veil on a CAD/CAM Academy that has gained much support (from likes of Kennametal, Haas Automation)— and it’s as good as you...
Lars Christensen
Sep 15, 20173 min read


Best Way To Learn Autodesk Fusion 360
My hero, Tony Robbins said: “You can only learn by connecting something unknown to something you already know.” Trying to learn a new...
Lars Christensen
Aug 28, 20172 min read


Why Should Small-Midsize Manufacturing Be On Social Media— Haas Demo Day 2017
Your current customers, future prospects, and possible dream hire are on social media. You have an opportunity today, to create...
Lars Christensen
May 13, 20171 min read
Job Shops— How About Working With An Autodesk Expert Before You Buy CAD/CAM Software?
Many will tell you that Fusion 360 is not only the latest CAD/CAM on the market but also very different…For example, different that the...
Lars Christensen
Apr 25, 20171 min read


Connect Design to Machining— Once Difficult, Now Easy
There is no reason to argue the phrase “Because that is the way we have always done it…” is the stupidest reason for doing anything....
Lars Christensen
Aug 23, 20162 min read


3 Things I Wish I Knew when I First Started using Fusion 360
So there I am— Sitting in front of the latest most bad ass CAD/CAM package. Confused and thinking “I’m pretty sure I’m the only one that...
Lars Christensen
Jun 29, 20163 min read


How to Hold on to Complex Parts in You Mill
It’s easy to machine a box, but what when our shapes become a little more complex? Time to jump and attack the biggest request from my...
Lars Christensen
May 9, 20161 min read


Better Way to Verify 5-Axis Machining— PowerMill add-on
“Had we ordered the stock 25mm longer, we would have been in a position where the tool holder we decided on wouldn’t have got over the...
Lars Christensen
Mar 30, 20162 min read


3 Programs You Need as CAD User
A CAD users workstation is what a good racecar is for a formula one driver. The problem occurs when you are deep into a project, and...
Lars Christensen
Mar 24, 20161 min read
Better CAD for CAM from Autodesk University
Last week I got to do two presentation at Autodesk University. It was a blast! Here is one of the tips from the “Better CAD for CAM”...
Lars Christensen
Dec 15, 20151 min read


Advanced Manufacturing is On Top at Autodesk University Next Week
This event has a long list of manufacturing roundtables discussion, labs, and presentations. Here is everything for any manufacturing...
Lars Christensen
Nov 24, 20156 min read


Autodesk releasing HSMWorks 2016 for SOLIDWORKS
Time to strengthen up your CNC toolkit. SOLIDWORKS 2016 is here for the design. To make it better, here is HSMWorks 2016 for...
Lars Christensen
Nov 9, 20152 min read
CAD Tip: What you need to know about IGES and STEP files
Two CAD Tips this week! One might be the best tip I ever share; Round tripping your CAD files for better import! Also sharing some...
Lars Christensen
Nov 5, 20151 min read


Is CAD in the cloud helpful or painful?
CAD software is just another tool. Today’s CAD Developers need to look beyond the latest technology and more at how people are using it....
Lars Christensen
Oct 25, 20152 min read
CAD Tip: Model with All Features!
Great tip from @robcohee from twitter: Model the same part using different techniques. Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft. Let me know...
Lars Christensen
Oct 21, 20151 min read
Get going with CAM in Fusion 360 with Quick bite size Tutorials
If you are looking for the quick “How-To” on getting going with CAM within Fusion 360 this should be your answer. It still amazes me what...
Lars Christensen
Oct 18, 20151 min read
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