# Autodesk digital integration and AI development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autodesk-digital-integration-and-ai-development > Updated: 2026-09-28T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Autodesk has introduced several initiatives to integrate data and artificial intelligence across the lifecycle of design, construction, and operations. At the Autodesk University 2026 conference, the company announced new integrations between platforms such as Autodesk Forma, Tandem, FlexSim, and MaintainX. These connections aim to link design and manufacturing data with real-time operational data to support predictive maintenance and process simulation via digital twins. Building on these technological advancements, Autodesk has expanded its collaboration with Arcadis. This partnership focuses on integrating AI and connected data into the engineering of natural and built environments. A key joint initiative, ‘See Through Walls’, utilizes AI and sensor data to assess the internal conditions of existing buildings to support decarbonization and material reuse. The collaboration has already reported efficiency gains, such as reducing quality review times from five days to approximately half a day. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Arcadis and Autodesk expand AI collaboration for engineering Arcadis and Autodesk are expanding their collaboration to integrate AI and connected data into engineering and sustainable design workflows, aiming to increase productivity and project resilience. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arcadis-and-autodesk-expand-ai-collaboration-for-engineering ### 2026-09-24: Autodesk announces new data integration for design and operations Autodesk has announced new initiatives to link design, construction, and manufacturing data with real-time operational data using Autodesk Tandem, FlexSim, and MaintainX to create comprehensive digital twins. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autodesk-announces-new-data-integration-for-design-and-operations --- Cite as: Autodesk digital integration and AI development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/autodesk-digital-integration-and-ai-development