Linkage Design

Linkage Design Linkage Design recruits & employs an elite mix of degreed industrial designers & digital sculptors Linkage Design also provides Autodesk Alias & VRED Training.

Linkage is one of the leading providers of design resources with emphasis on providing these resources combined with the use of advanced digital design software solutions. Linkage Design recruits and employs an elite mix of degreed industrial designers and digital sculptors who work in our customer’s design studios, along-side your employees or in one of our three worldwide studios. Linkage Design

resources work hard and smart by using the latest digital design tools like Autodesk Surface & Automotive, ICEM Surf, Photoshop, Maya and other digital tools. Linkage Design has offices in Detroit, Greensboro, NC and the UK.

We’re excited to announce that Linkage Design is now an authorized partner and reseller of CAD as Code. Together, we’re ...
09/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that Linkage Design is now an authorized partner and reseller of CAD as Code. Together, we’re helping teams accelerate innovation through programmable design, AI-enabled automation, and connected product data.

Learn more:

This partnership with CAD as Code, bringing AI-enabled design automation, faster workflows, and modern CAD solutions to manufacturers.

We’re looking forward to the upcoming Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026, taking place on October 8th. This event feature...
08/27/2026

We’re looking forward to the upcoming Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026, taking place on October 8th.

This event features a new venue, an expanded all-day format, and brings together senior designers from global OEM studios for deeper conversations around the forces shaping the future of vehicle design.

We’re looking forward to connecting with everyone there.

Have you checked out our free   tools?We've developed custom Blender add-ons tailored for the automotive industry. Creat...
08/12/2026

Have you checked out our free tools?

We've developed custom Blender add-ons tailored for the automotive industry. Created in-house with Python, these tools streamline workflows and empower designers to innovate with precision.

Learn more about these tools: https://linkage-d.com/case-study/blender-add-ons/

Blender add-ons tailored for the automotive industry. These tools streamline workflows and empower designers to innovate with precision.

Looking to build your   and   skills? Now you can. At your own pace, from anywhere. In addition to our traditional class...
07/30/2026

Looking to build your and skills? Now you can. At your own pace, from anywhere.

In addition to our traditional classroom-style group training, we are now offering individual online learning through our partnership with Eagle Point’s Pinnacle Series applied learning platform. This training platform allows learners to:

- Progress at your own pace with on-demand training content
- Receive insights that identify knowledge gaps and support continued growth
- Manage budget constraints through flexible subscription-style access
- Choose your preferred language (120 available)

Whether you’re a beginner or a professional looking to sharpen your skills, we can develop a training plan that helps you achieve your goals. Connect with our team today to get started.

Did you miss our Automotive Innovation Day Event at Autodesk in Birmingham? Here's a recap of the event:
07/28/2026

Did you miss our Automotive Innovation Day Event at Autodesk in Birmingham?

Here's a recap of the event:

Missed our Automotive Innovation at Autodesk in Birmingham? Read our recap of the event to see what we covered and how to join us next time.

Did you know it's now possible to convert 3D Blender models to a compatible Alias file?Using our Blender to Alias conver...
07/27/2026

Did you know it's now possible to convert 3D Blender models to a compatible Alias file?

Using our Blender to Alias conversion services, Linkage can automate the conversion process and optimize the results.

Want to test it out? Send us a message today.

We are excited to announce three of the speakers for our upcoming Automotive Innovation Day at Autodesk in Birmingham, U...
06/23/2026

We are excited to announce three of the speakers for our upcoming Automotive Innovation Day at Autodesk in Birmingham, UK.

Phil Botley - Product Manager at Linkage Design
Amy Gile - CEO & Founder of Silverdraft
Ryan Young - Solutions Architect at Mechdyne Corporation

Register and get more details about our June 8th & 9th event on our website https://linkage-d.com/automotive-day-2026/

Join Autodesk, Linkage Design, and Mechdyne Corporation for 2 days of innovation and insights focused on the latest in d...
06/12/2026

Join Autodesk, Linkage Design, and Mechdyne Corporation for 2 days of innovation and insights focused on the latest in design, visualization, and collaboration capabilities in an exclusive Automotive Innovation Day 2026 on July 8th and Screen2Machine training on the 9th.

On Day 1, you'll hear from Autodesk on what’s next in their design innovation roadmap. Learn from the experiences of other Autodesk clients. Discover how to maximize your use of Autodesk tools and workflows with Linkage Design support. Gain new insights into immersive visualization and advanced display technologies that enable powerful cross-disciplinary project reviews.

On Day 2, we will host an exclusive Screen2Machine training

focused on SUBD tools - bringing our classroom-based training to the UK for the first time. Places are limited for the second day – so book early!

If you have questions, you can call Phil Botley at +44 (0) 7773188175 or email us directly at [email protected]

Last week, we participated in Autodesk's Automotive Innovation Forum.We made many great connections and had several take...
06/11/2026

Last week, we participated in Autodesk's Automotive Innovation Forum.

We made many great connections and had several takeaways, which we summarized in this blog: https://www.linkage-d.com/blog/automotive-innovation-forum-2026/

Check it out.

Linkage will have a booth at the Automotive Innovation Forum, June 2-3 in Darmstadt, Germany. Come and have a conversation with us!

06/04/2026

From Day 2 at AIF 2026 | Darmstadt, Germany

Here's an inside look from a presentation featuring a concept truck created and designed by our team.

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