Description
BCI Burke, a premier playground systems manufacturer, has made extensive use of Autodesk Platform Services via the Ruler Platform from Team D3. This solution integrates the APS Viewer, APS Model Derivative services, APS Object Storage and APS Design Automation for Inventor to create a seamless, and fun, user experience for their internal and external sales teams.
Join us to learn about Burke's transition to APS and their insanely high quality outputs that are automatically generated to produce world class playground layouts and professional proposals connecting the digital thread from quoting to sales to engineering to manufacturing to the end users.
Burke's motto is "Play That Moves You". Come see how Autodesk Platforms Services moves them.
Key Learnings
- Learn how multiple Autodesk Platform Services can be used to solve real work business problems
- Hear how a manufacturer connected multiple departments with a digital thread thanks to Autodesk Platform Services
- See how to extend Autodesk Platform Services with a modern rules engine
- Remove the mystery of Autodesk Platform Services by how it can improve business workflows
Speakers
- GWGeorge WilliamsGeorge is a Solution Consultant for Team D3 Automation Division in Jonesboro, AR. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University. Early in his career, he made the move from the defense industry to the industrial equipment industry, where his passion for developing solutions to automate everyday business and engineering tasks took flight almost 20 years ago. Trained in Lean Manufacturing principles, George and team enjoy helping manufacturers by answering "What if?" questions with automation solutions that balance the possible and the practical. George enjoys spending time reading non-fiction and exploring the Arkansas Ozarks with his family.
- BJBrian JohnsonBrian Johnson serves as the Chief Operating Officer for BCI Burke playground company, having joined the firm in 2007. Here he shares his passion for play for all abilities and ages with the teams he oversees, including Product Development, Playground Design and Marketing. Brian and his team at Burke are designing and building some of the world's most innovative playground equipment that brings kids, families and communities together - outside to benefit from the power of play and outdoor recreation . Brian holds a B.S. in Business Management and Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a M.B.A. in Marketing from the Keller Graduate School of Management. In his spare time, he runs, hikes and travels while spending time with his wife and three children.
- JPJacinda PearsonFor over 10 years, Jacinda has led the 3D Illustration Team at BCI Burke Playground Company. She enjoys creating stunning, life-like printed and digital presentations of Burke's innovative playspaces for communities around the world. She holds a BFA in Computer Art from SCAD with a focus on 3D Modeling & Animation. Jacinda has been a critical contributor to the development of internal technology improvements for Burke's Sales Representative Partners and Burke's internal team (aka "Burkies.") She enjoys all things creative and technical and has a passion for design in all mediums. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family cooking, creating, camping, motorcycle rides and being an active member of her church.