Autodesk

Design and make anything with Autodesk software

Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that specializes in software products and services for various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment. Founded in 1982 by John Walker and Dan Drake, Autodesk is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates offices worldwide.

Key Products and Solutions:

AutoCAD: Autodesk’s flagship computer-aided design (CAD) software, widely used by architects, engineers, and designers for creating precise 2D and 3D drawings.

Revit: A building information modeling (BIM) software that allows professionals to design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure projects more efficiently.

Fusion 360: A cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool that integrates industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration, and machining in a single package.

Maya and 3ds Max: 3D animation software used extensively in film visual effects, game development, and design visualization.

Industry Collections:

Autodesk offers tailored software collections to meet industry-specific needs:

Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection: Provides integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, to support project delivery from design to construction.

Product Design & Manufacturing Collection: Offers professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD, facilitating product development and manufacturing processes.

Media & Entertainment Collection: Includes entertainment content creation tools like 3ds Max and Maya, catering to animation, visual effects, and game development.

Sustainability Initiatives:

Autodesk is committed to sustainability, offering tools like Autodesk CFD for environmental sustainable design, including mechanical ventilation and occupant comfort analysis. The company introduced C-FACT, an open-source, science-driven approach to setting greenhouse gas reduction targets, aligning with global sustainability goals.