How convergence drives innovation in the design and manufacturing industry

By combining data, technology, and processes, convergence unlocks new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in design and manufacturing.

Jon Holmes

October 1, 2024

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  • By blending data, technologies, and processes, convergence drives new products, services, and business models that streamline production and enhance collaboration across industries like design and manufacturing (D&M).

  • 78% of D&M leaders plan to increase technology investment in the next three years, unlocking the potential to deliver better project outcomes and optimize processes.

  • With technologies like digital twins, virtual reality, and sustainability initiatives, convergence enables more efficient, eco-friendly production and creates opportunities for future growth.

Illustration using data from the 2024 State of Design & Make report about how convergence drives innovation in the design and manufacturing industry.
Jon Holmes

About Jon Holmes

Jon Holmes is a content marketing specialist at Autodesk, focusing on SEO and owned media. Based in Metro Detroit, he is a copywriter by trade, a poet-philosopher at heart, and an all-around creative in spirit. Pithy, punchy, and persuasive are his specialties. Before joining Autodesk, Holmes drove engagement and conversions for digital mortgage companies, AI start-ups, SAAS manufacturing apps, and more. He’s a lover of morning meditation, lion’s mane mushrooms, and long-distance jump shots.

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