(MT Newswires) -- Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost expresses confidence in his company's visibility through diversification. Autodesk operates in a variety of sectors, from construction and infrastructure to goods production and film, across several continents. This diversification has enabled the company to maintain a high level of performance, even during periods of uncertainty in certain industries or regions.

Anagnost also highlights the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of 3D manufacturing. Autodesk has been investing in AI for a decade, incorporating machine learning algorithms to improve productivity. For example, they recently introduced drawing automation technology for their Fusion product, which automates the creation of stacks of manufacturing drawings, offering significant productivity gains for customers. For the CEO, artificial intelligence is a long-term investment that will deliver significant productivity gains.

Regarding the collaboration with Meta on Quest Pro, Anagnost reports significant progress, with Workshop XR being presented to customers and a release planned for earlier this year. He also discusses his personal experience with the Vision Pro, an extended reality (XR) device, and predicts that technological improvements in this area will have a significant impact on the way Autodesk customers work. Anagnost is optimistic that the nausea and disorientation issues associated with XR will be resolved, anticipating miniaturisation and wider adoption of the technology in the next five to eight years.

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