Navigating the latest Digital Engineering Trends at the UCODE

The Universal Conference on Digital Engineering (UCODE) serves as a unique space to help bridge the digitization gap. It provides an exceptional opportunity for engaging discussions with digitization experts, mind-blowing demos, and an interactive digital activity, allowing attendees and experts to interact, share insights, and explore perspectives.

The Four Tracks of Technological Advancements in Engineering

Digital engineering serves as an overarching concept that encompasses the various innovations emerging at the intersection of traditional engineering practices and digital technologies. Within this context, four distinct domains emerge as the primary fields of progress when it comes to digitalization in the engineering space.

I. Python in Engineering: The Digital Evolution

The significance of Python programming has grown substantially for engineers. Even the most traditional engineering firms are progressively adopting digital transformation to enhance their competitiveness within the market. Nevertheless, the challenge remains in executing this transition swiftly and efficiently, a hurdle often encountered by leaders in the digital realm.

Fortunately, Timo Zollner, a renowned specialist in design computation and consulting, steps in to assist companies in streamlining inefficient workflows, automating processes, and training engineers to harness new applications such as Python, Rhino, and Grasshopper. These skills empower engineers to effectively apply these tools to their projects, aligning with their company's broader digitization goals.

Timo Zollner will present these transformative insights at the upcoming Universal Conference on Digital Engineering (UCODE). He will share how coding and programming can benefit engineers and will show a series of examples of how minimal knowledge of scripting can help engineers spend less time on boring and dull tasks and more time on actual problem solving.

II. Citizen Development: Empowering Engineers with Low Code Platforms

In the face of a great shift toward the digitization of processes across all industries, including engineering, the concept of citizen development has gained traction. Engineers, regardless of their coding background, are now embracing the creation of digital solutions to streamline their daily work. A paradigm shift enabled by low code platforms, which empower engineers to automate tasks and optimize processes.

Prominent industry players like Boskalis have identified the potential of these platforms and seamlessly integrated them into their strategies, unlocking the programming capabilities within their engineering teams. Boskalis has fostered an in-house community of software developers, providing unwavering support to those eager to learn programming. Their successful bottom-up approach will be shared at the upcoming UCODE event, inviting Digital Leaders from engineering companies to learn how they can similarly harness the digital potential of their own teams.

III. AI & Data Science: Engineering with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science have transformed the way of operating of various industries, including AEC. The concept of AI co-pilots is offering engineers unprecedented support in their daily tasks.

IDEA StatiCa, a notable provider of structural engineering software, is at the forefront of developing AI solutions for engineering. These groundbreaking efforts promise to elevate the capabilities of the engineering field. Attendees at UCODE will have the opportunity to delve into IDEA StatiCa's innovative solutions and catch an exclusive demo of their Artificial Intelligence-based developments.

IV. BIM & Digital Twins: Navigating the Technological Frontier

The introduction of technological advancements in AEC has ushered in the era of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twins, critical innovations that revolutionize cost-saving and facility management, helping companies stay ahead of the curve.

A great example of these innovations in action is Topologic, developed by Wassim Jabi, an innovative software tool that offers advanced geometric and topological analysis capabilities. It allows AEC professionals to explore complex spatial relationships, optimize design layouts, and assess the impact of modifications more efficiently.

Professor Wassim will present his most recent work on integrating Topologic with VIKTOR, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Openstudio and Energyplus for scalable, cloud-based open-source energy analysis workflows.

Attendees at UCODE will not only gain insights into the transformative impact of Topologic but also have the unique opportunity to directly interact with its creator and ask questions.

Showcasing Innovations at the Universal Conference on Digital Engineering

All the remarkable innovations discussed throughout this piece will come to life on November 09 at the upcoming Universal Conference on Digital Engineering (UCODE). This conference serves as the ultimate platform for showcasing and discussing the forefront of digital engineering advancements. Engineers, digital leaders, and domain experts from around the world will gather virtually to engage in enlightening discussions, witness mind-blowing demonstrations, and participate in interactive activities that push the boundaries of digital engineering.

UCODE is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing a space for attendees to learn from industry leaders, share their own insights, and forge valuable connections with like-minded professionals. With a diverse array of webinar discussions, insightful demos, and hands-on Python coding workshops, UCODE promises to deliver a comprehensive and immersive experience that nurtures collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the future of engineering. Register now for UCODE on November 09 and join the global community of engineers, digitization experts, and Python enthusiasts. Visit the registration page to secure your spot today!

About VIKTOR:

VIKTOR is a software development company based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. VIKTOR empowers engineers and domain experts to create powerful, collaborative, and user-friendly applications using Python. By streamlining and enhancing work processes, VIKTOR enables professionals to harness the full potential of Python in Engineering and drive digital transformation in the industry.