Lars Christensen

Have you booked your hotel yet? What?!?! IMTS in Chicago is about ten weeks away; I might have promised to buy you a drink in one of my...

To make you comfortable: If you know Inventor, Fusion 360, SolidWorks or any of the other mainstream CAD packages, you know that...

“There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure” – Colin Powell Here is a practical...

Most of us believe that new technology replaces old. New CNC machine in, old Bridgeport out. But did you know that your old dusty bandsaw...

“Never memorize something that you can look up.”- Albert Einstein. Do you remember your childhood phone number? Most likely you do. But,...

In manufacturing, there is always a fear of falling behind in technology. You better not miss that next industry trade show! Or you lose...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My hero, Tony Robbins said: “You can only learn by connecting something unknown to something you already know.” Trying to learn a new...

Your current customers, future prospects, and possible dream hire are on social media. You have an opportunity today, to create...

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...

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....

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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”...

This event has a long list of manufacturing roundtables discussion, labs, and presentations. Here is everything for any manufacturing...

Time to strengthen up your CNC toolkit. SOLIDWORKS 2016 is here for the design. To make it better, here is HSMWorks 2016 for...

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...

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....

Great tip from @robcohee from twitter: Model the same part using different techniques. Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft. Let me know...

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...

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...

Some examples include continued improvements to the free post directory, including a CAMplete APT and post for my new favorite Haas...

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...

Learning new software can be confusing and frustrating, but I think you will find HSMWorks the easiest CAM you will ever use. Installing...

If ever taken a CAD class; you normally get told that your first sketch geometry should be connected with the origin. This results that...

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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...

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...

Show notes: 20 Google search tips How good are your CAM skills? A National Test will find out Welcome the AutodeskAEC podcast channel...

One of the more interesting questions is; how has Autodesk developed to become the leader of manufacturing? For those unfamiliar with...

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...

A quick Inventor tip that may possibly be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Tip #Autodesk #AnyCAD #Import #Inventor

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....

Show notes: Quick Inventor Tip : Clean screen & View cube The design of your world is changing, are you going to change with it? EASTEC...

A quick Inventor tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Autodesk #CAD #Inventor #Tips

When your priority is keeping CNC machines removing metal, creating high quality parts, and do so fast, you need great CAM software. The...

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Fusion 360 CAD/CAM lives in the spotlight of Autodesk’s slogan “The future of making things”. But what if the “future” ambushes you while...

A quick Inventor tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Autodesk #Inventor #Tip

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Running inside Inventor, Inventor HSM results in the most integrated, high quality, ease-of-use CAD/CAM package available. Autodesk...

The best way to inspire people to a superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you...

A Quick Inventor Tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day.

If you search “computer mouse” on Amazon, you end up with a search result a hair over 51,000. Now, we all know that half could be trash,...

A Quick Inventor Tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day. Link #Autodesk #Inventor #Tip