Biography

Adam Allard is the Senior Manager of Technical Environments for Autodesk Research. He leads the teams, facilities, and equipment strategy for the Technology Centers located in Boston, Toronto, and San Francisco. These workshops house the latest digital fabrication technologies in additive manufacturing, multi-axis machining, metal working, woodworking, and robotics. Prior to his current role, Adam co-founded a fluid power and metal fabrication company. He has designed, built, and operated multiple fabrication workshops and led technical teams for over 25 years.