Autodesk Developer Network Supports 2009 2D and 3D Product Line
Written by Autodesk
16 April 2008
More than 200 Add-On Applications Now Available for the 2009 Product Family Provide Increased Efficiency and Productivity to 2D and 3D Software Customers Worldwide
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 16-- Autodesk, Inc., the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets, today announced that more than 100 members of its Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) are now shipping products and applications compatible with the Autodesk 2009 product family including AutoCAD 2009, Revit Architecture 2009, Revit Structure 2009, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 and Autodesk Inventor 2009 software. More than 200 specialized products developed on Autodesk design software for niche markets are currently available through ADN members providing customers worldwide with the ability to visualize, simulate and analyze their products before they are built.
"In developing innovative, industry-tailored applications based on Autodesk’s leading 2D and 3D digital design technology, our development partners make it possible for engineers, architects and designers worldwide to maximize their productivity, efficiency and gain even greater competitive advantage," said Jim Quanci, senior director, Autodesk Developer Network. "Our ADN partners are critical to our success and in helping us deliver innovative applications that meet the needs of our diverse customer base."
The Autodesk Developer Network comprises more than 3,000 commercial and individual third-party software developers. Those developers leading their industries include:
AKG is a leader in highway design software in Europe. Their flagship product VESTRA has been used to design numerous highways and high speed train routes in Europe - including the German Autobahn.
ALGOR is the volume leader in mechanical analysis technology. The company offers a broad spectrum of analysis software tools that are certified to work with Autodesk Inventor.
ANSYS is the largest developer of analysis and simulation software for mechanical engineers in the world. Their mid-market "ease of learning and use leading" analysis and simulation product, DesignSpace, is certified for Autodesk Inventor.
CGS is a provider of design productivity tools for AutoCAD Civil 3D users in central and eastern Europe. AutoCAD Civil 3D users greatly increase their productivity and design quality with the CGS Civil 3D Extensions including design standard checking, roundabout design, Code Checking, piping network design, road signage and more.
Eagle Point has been providing software solutions for Civil Engineers worldwide for over 15 years. Their ground breaking Pinnacle Series helps civil engineers learn AutoCAD Civil 3D faster minimizing the learning curve and insuring they get the full power and benefits of Civil 3D's object based design approach.
FCC Software is a leading developer of sheet metal software solutions for the sheet metal fabrication industry worldwide. AutoPOL Bend Simulator and AutoPOL Piper are integrated with and certified for Autodesk Inventor.
GSA is a leading developer of Revit application in Japan. Their sun-shadow calculation software is used by Architects to simulate building sun-shadow and sky factor to Japanese building codes with Revit.
hsbSOFT, a division of Illinois Tool Works – Belgium
hsbSOFT is a leading developer of software for wood home design and construction. Their flagship product hsbCAD automates the design and construction of stick frame homes common in North America, as well as traditional European wood structure homes and log cabins.
HydraTEC is a leader in fire protection design software. Their flagship product HydraCAD is used to design fire sprinkler systems for buildings of all types and sizes. HydraTEC customers include designers, contractors and fabricators of fire protection systems across North America.
Innovaya is a leader in BIM based cost estimating interfaces. Their flagship Visual Estimating product brings the power of BIM to users of Sage Timberline Estimating. Their groundbreaking Visual Simulation product interfaces Revit with the most popular project management tools - MS Project and Primavera.
OPEN MIND Technologies is a leading supplier of machining software solutions in Europe. Their flagship product hyperMILL is tightly integrated with and certified for Autodesk Inventor insuring designs can be quickly and easily manufactured.
RDV Systems brings ground breaking interactive design visualization to users of AutoCAD Civil 3D. RDV's interactive visualization tools enables civil engineers to create better designs and helps them communicate their designs to local government and community organizations.
RISA technologies is a leading developer of structural analysis software in North America. Their analysis technology leading RISA-3D and RISAFloor products now have bi-directional interfaces with Autodesk's Revit Structure.
ShipConstructor is the leading supplier of ship design and construction software based on AutoCAD. Their flagship product, ShipConstructor, is used by ship designers and shipyards around the world to design and construct commercial and military ships of all shapes and sizes as well as offshore platforms.
SOFiSTiK is the leading developer of structural design and analysis software for concrete structures in central Europe. Their AutoCAD-based flagship product SOFiCAD is used by the leading consulting engineering and construction firms across Europe to design a wide variety of concrete bridges and buildings.
Striker Systems specializes in sheet metal nesting and die design software. Their SS-Nest and SS-Die Design products are used by leading sheet metal fabricators across North America.
Autodesk provides all ADN members with extensive business, software, and training support to meet customers’ needs. ADN partners have access to millions of potential customers through Autodesk, as well as a direct channel to thousands of Autodesk sales partners around the world.
Transoft is the leading supplier of software for transportation engineers worldwide. Their flagship product, AutoTURN, is used by government transportation departments and consulting engineering firms around the world to model the movement of vehicles. Their ground breaking AeroTURN product is used to in use by consulting engineering firms to redesign airport gates at the leading international airports to handle the next generation of very large airliners.
For more information on the Autodesk Developer Network, or to find an ADN partner or product, please visit www.autodesk.com/developers.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are built. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
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