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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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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


Autodesk’s HSM: Easy to use, Powerful & Free!
There is a CAM product that is easy to use. Making the move from programming your CNC machine by hand, or struggling with a CAM program...
Lars Christensen
Sep 23, 20152 min read


Autodesk Releasing HSMWorks 2015 R3
Some examples include continued improvements to the free post directory, including a CAMplete APT and post for my new favorite Haas...
Lars Christensen
Aug 28, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Do you have a CAD Modeling Style? Should you?
Do you always model up you 3D models the same way? Should you use different styles? I use Revolve, High Roller Stacking and my favorite...
Lars Christensen
Aug 19, 20151 min read
Learn HSMWorks Faster with Bite-size Tutorials
Learning new software can be confusing and frustrating, but I think you will find HSMWorks the easiest CAM you will ever use. Installing...
Lars Christensen
Aug 12, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Where do you locate your CAD Origin?
If ever taken a CAD class; you normally get told that your first sketch geometry should be connected with the origin. This results that...
Lars Christensen
Aug 3, 20151 min read


Podcast Episode 11 – Quick CAD Tip, 7 Skills Needed to be a top engineer & CAD News
#CAD #Autodesk #Delcam #Manufacturing #3DPrinting #CAM #Design
Lars Christensen
Jul 28, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Start your CAD Design the right way
For some reason we have no patience with getting lines and arcs created on our CAD system. Many times resulting in going down the wrong...
Lars Christensen
Jul 27, 20151 min read


Learning Inventor HSM in bite size
I don’t like learning new software; too many times I find myself confused and frustrated. After what seems like hours, I finally bow my...
Lars Christensen
Jul 20, 20151 min read


Podcast Episode 10 – Quick & Dirty Tip, A National Test for Manufacturing & CAD News
Show notes: 20 Google search tips How good are your CAM skills? A National Test will find out Welcome the AutodeskAEC podcast channel...
Lars Christensen
Jul 14, 20151 min read


3 Reasons that Autodesk has Become the Manufacturing Leader
One of the more interesting questions is; how has Autodesk developed to become the leader of manufacturing? For those unfamiliar with...
Lars Christensen
Jul 9, 20153 min read


How to learn Inventor HSM – Basic –
A few months ago I wrote a blog post with the same title, except it was about CAM inside Autodesk’s Fusion 360, not Inventor HSM. The 5...
Lars Christensen
Jun 23, 20151 min read
Quick Inventor Tip: The Power of AnyCAD
A quick Inventor tip that may possibly be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Tip #Autodesk #AnyCAD #Import #Inventor
Lars Christensen
Jun 3, 20151 min read


How to Tell if Nastran Simulation is For You
Does it make sense to stuff more power into your existing CAD tool? Most people will answer yes if it will make their design life easier....
Lars Christensen
May 20, 20151 min read
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