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Oct 23
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Automation for Structural Engineers to I...

Mathew Picardal, PE, SE & Alex Daddow
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In this episode, I talk with Stijn Jansen, Chief Product Officer at VIKTOR, about automation for structural engineers and how advanced digital tools are changing the design process in the AEC industry. From building high-performance automation workflows to using AI and parametric design for structural optimization, this conversation explores how engineers can save time, increase […]

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