What if fabrication machines could do more than follow instructions? What if they could observe their work as it takes shape, recognize when materials behave unexpectedly, and adapt their actions in real time? That’s the question researchers and computational designers from Zahner and KPF are exploring in a collaborative workshop that brings artificial intelligence, computer vision, and physical fabrication together.
How can artificial intelligence help capture decades of hard-won experience, and put that knowledge to work on the next generation of complex buildings?
Specifying world-class architectural metals shouldn’t require waiting days for pricing. Zahner’s Instant Quote Tool makes it easy to explore signature finishes, configure sheet specifications and coverage, view real-time pricing and lead times, and download a detailed PDF quote, or place your order directly.
Zahner joined architects, engineers, fabricators, constructors, and technology innovators from across the industry at AECtech + Los Angeles, May 28-31, 2026, for this complex geometry-focused event dedicated to exploring the future of design, fabrication, and innovation in the built environment.
Sustainability in design and construction has been an important principle for some time, and as attention to environmental stewardship and budgets intensifies, a renewed commitment is appropriate.