Autodesk

Autodesk is a software company that develops 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software used across architecture, engineering, construction, product design and manufacturing, and media industries. Its portfolio includes AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autodesk Building Design Suites, Revit, Infrastructure Design Suites, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map 3D, Product Design Suites, Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Moldflow, and 3D modeling, animation and rendering tools such as Maya and 3ds Max, plus editing and finishing tools like Flame, Smoke, and Lustre. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Rafael, California.

Theo Agelopoulos

Vice President of the AEC division

Leslie Cariani

Senior Director and Head of Global Executive Search

Debbie Clifford

CFO

Ken Foo

Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

Andrew Friendly

Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Jim Lynch

Senior Vice President of Autodesk Construction

Ryan Macpherson

Director, Climate Innovation and Investment

Bill O'Connor

Founder, Autodesk Innovation Genome

Jean Shia

Managing Director, Autodesk Foundation

Past deals in 3D Printing

Sloyd

Seed Round in 2024
Sloyd empowers creators to generate high-quality, customizable 3D assets swiftly using AI-driven prompting and parametric modeling. Its platform offers a web-based editor with hundreds of templates, optimizing meshes, UV maps, and levels of detail instantly. Sloyd's SDK enables real-time world generation, significant storage space savings, and in-game creation tools.

FlexSim

Acquisition in 2023
FlexSim Software Products, Inc. specializes in developing 3D simulation software solutions aimed at various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management. Its flagship product, FlexSim, allows users to model, simulate, and visualize complex systems, enabling businesses to analyze and improve their processes. The software features capabilities for model building, 3D visualization, business analysis, and dashboard analytics, which help optimize operations across sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, and healthcare. Additionally, FlexSim offers specialized tools like FlexSim Healthcare to enhance patient flow and facility management in medical settings. The company provides consulting, custom development, and training services to support its clients in effectively implementing simulation technology. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Orem, Utah, FlexSim operates internationally through a network of distributors and has additional offices in Canada, Mexico, India, Germany, and China.

Formlabs

Series B in 2016
Formlabs designs and manufactures professional 3D printing systems and materials for engineers, designers, educators, and manufacturers. The company offers high-resolution stereolithography printers such as Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L, along with post-processing equipment Form Wash and Form Cure, and the SLS-based Fuse 1 printer. It develops in-house high-performance resins and materials used across industries including education, dentistry, healthcare, jewelry, and manufacturing. Its software ecosystem includes PreForm, which prepares models for printing, and Form Cell for automated manufacturing. Formlabs serves customers worldwide and maintains headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts with international offices. The company focuses on enabling designers and engineers to produce detailed, functional parts and complex geometries, expanding access to professional-grade 3D printing through scalable hardware, materials, and software solutions.

Xjet

Venture Round in 2016
XJet Ltd. is a Rehovot, Israel-based company specializing in additive manufacturing solutions, primarily through its innovative inkjet-based 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic parts. Founded in 2005, XJet has developed its proprietary NanoParticle Jetting™ technology, which utilizes solid metal nanoparticles suspended in liquid ink to create high-quality, geometrically complex components. This process allows for precise deposition of ultra-thin layers of materials, offering the versatility of inkjet printing without sacrificing production speed. XJet's applications cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and tooling, and its products generate revenue through the sale of 3D printing systems and associated consumables. The company has built a strong intellectual property portfolio, with over 50 registered and pending patents, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the additive manufacturing sector.

NetFabb

Acquisition in 2015
Netfabb GmbH is a software development company specializing in industrial additive design and manufacturing solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lupburg, Germany, the company offers a range of products including netfabb Professional and netfabb Enterprise for 3D printing, as well as netfabb Private for professional editing of 3D printing data at home. Additionally, it provides netfabb Engines, which are machine-specific software solutions for 3D printing. Netfabb also offers cloud services, training, support, and reseller services to enhance the user experience. As a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., netfabb continues to innovate within the additive manufacturing sector, catering to both professional and industrial needs.

Source3

Seed Round in 2015
Source3 is a pioneering platform dedicated to the end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC). It specializes in IP recognition, licensing, and rights administration services that facilitate connections among creators, marketplaces, and brands, enabling the effective monetization of user content in both physical and digital formats. The company has developed scalable solutions to address contemporary global licensing challenges, drawing on its expertise from successful licensing platforms in digital music, user-generated videos, and 3D printing. Source3 empowers brands to assess their intellectual property presence and take appropriate actions against potential infringements of copyrights and trademarks.

Voxel8

Series A in 2015
Voxel8 Inc. is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced electronic devices and digital 3D printing technologies. Incorporated in 2013, Voxel8 offers desktop 3D printers that utilize thermoplastics and UV resins, enabling the rapid fabrication of customizable electronic devices. The company's proprietary Project Wire software facilitates the design of 3D printable electronics, streamlining the production process. Voxel8's unique technology is particularly applicable in textile applications, allowing for the zonal tuning of mechanical properties and the enhancement of aesthetic features in products such as footwear, apparel, and medical devices. This additive manufacturing approach minimizes waste and supports sustainability through the use of bio-based materials. Voxel8's innovations enable customization of individual prints, enhancing performance characteristics like abrasion resistance, cushioning, and grip, while also incorporating full-color graphics and 3D embellishments. The technology was developed in collaboration with Professor Jennifer Lewis at Harvard University, positioning Voxel8 at the forefront of digital manufacturing in the textile and electronic sectors.

MatterFab

Series A in 2015
MatterFab is a manufacturing-focused company that provides production-grade 3D metal printing solutions. Based in Bloomington, Indiana, and founded in 2013, MatterFab offers a scalable additive manufacturing platform that combines metal printers, material supply, traceable powder cartridges, and integrated services such as training, maintenance, and application engineering support to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing in client organizations. Its offerings enable rapid production of end-use metal parts and help customers deploy additive manufacturing at scale, reshaping industrial fabrication.

Modio

Acquisition in 2015
Modio Inc. is a company based in Reykjavik, Iceland, specializing in 3D printing and digital design. The Modio app enables users to create fully pose-able creatures and characters by utilizing a built-in part library, which can be customized with various textures and shapes. This innovative software allows individuals to design unique 3D models that can be printed using a desktop 3D printer, transforming digital creations into tangible objects. Currently available for iPad, the app is accessible on the iOS app store and offers users free content for a limited time, inviting feedback and engagement from the community.

Lagoa

Acquisition in 2014
Lagoa is a 3D cloud platform founded by Thiago Costa, Arno Zinke, and Dov Amihod, aimed at making digital creation accessible to a global audience. The platform caters to professionals in engineering, architecture, and media and entertainment by providing tools for visualizing and rendering high-quality 3D content. Utilizing Lagoa MultiOptics®, its cloud-based rendering technology, the platform allows for real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to interact with and create 3D content simultaneously. With an open application programming interface and no need for installation or downloads, Lagoa's scalable web platform is designed to run on any device, effectively eliminating the costs associated with traditional hardware and software.

Within Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
Within Technologies is a London-based company specializing in the design and development of 3D printing software. Founded in 2008 by Siavash Mahdevi, the company offers a suite of engineering design solutions, including Autodesk Within and Autodesk Within Medical. Autodesk Within helps users verify and optimize lattice and skin elements, while Autodesk Within Medical supports implant designers in creating coatings that enhance osseointegration. The company's optimization software allows clients to input parameters such as weight requirements, displacement, and stiffness to generate custom-designed lattice structures. Through its innovative software and consulting services, Within Technologies aims to deliver high-quality design solutions at competitive prices.

Topolabs

Acquisition in 2014
Topolabs Technology LLC was founded in late 2013 by James Page and Mark Sears. It was acquired by Autodesk in July 2014. Topolabs created software and other technology to significantly increase quality and strength from low-cost additive manufacturing machines. This technology became a cornerstone of Autodesk's manufacturing platform Forge: https://forge.autodesk.com/ Topolabs team also deveolped http://projectescher.com/ which uses IP from Topolabs.

Carbon

Series A in 2013
Carbon is a digital manufacturing company that designs, develops, and manufactures additive production solutions. It leverages Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology, also known as Digital Light Synthesis, which uses light projection, oxygen-permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to produce end-use parts with isotropic properties, high resolution, and smooth surface finish. The company offers printers, the SpeedCell modular manufacturing system, and automated post-processing equipment such as the Smart Part Washer to support a unified workflow across industries. It provides a range of materials, including rigid and flexible polyurethanes and other resins, along with services and consulting. Carbon serves automotive, consumer products, dental, industrial, and life sciences markets and is based in Redwood City, California. Founded in 2013, its aim is to shorten product development cycles through rapid design-to-market production, mass customization, and on-demand manufacturing.

Tinkercad

Acquisition in 2013
Tinkercad is a web-based application that simplifies the process of 3D design, electronics, and coding. It enables users to create and modify simple solid shapes directly in their browser, allowing for the design of various objects, such as customized sunglasses. By eliminating the need for complex modeling software, Tinkercad provides an accessible platform for users to imagine, design, and produce their creations efficiently. The application harnesses the latest web technologies to facilitate a user-friendly experience, making 3D modeling faster and more intuitive for individuals at all skill levels.

AllPoint Systems

Acquisition in 2013
AllPoint Systems is a software and data processing company that specializes in 3D LIDAR technology, focusing on the roadway and building markets. The company provides innovative solutions that enable surveyors and engineers to complete large-scale projects with remarkable speed and efficiency, significantly surpassing traditional manual methods. By developing software that collects and processes 3D point cloud data, AllPoint Systems addresses the increasing demands of asset owners and meets the rising expectations driven by advancements in High Definition Scanning and Terrestrial Mobile LiDAR Scanning technologies. This positions AllPoint Systems as a key player in enhancing the capabilities of surveying and engineering professionals in their projects.

Gehry Technologies

Series B in 2011
Gehry Technologies is an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) technology development and consulting company that offers web-based 3D project collaboration, building information modeling, and advanced project delivery services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company serves a global client base that includes architects, engineers, contractors, and project owners. Gehry Technologies enhances the adoption of BIM technology by providing project-based services that enable teams to effectively utilize essential systems while adhering to project timelines. The company emphasizes training and knowledge transfer in every engagement, ensuring that clients are equipped to leverage advanced technology. Its diverse team comprises architects, engineers, builders, computer scientists, and management consultants, allowing it to address the industry's most complex challenges.

Meshmixer

Acquisition in 2011
Meshmixer is a prototype design tool based on high-resolution dynamic triangle meshes.

Numenus

Acquisition in 2011
Numenus, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, is a company that specializes in interactive rendering directly from NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) data. It focuses on developing 3D visualization software aimed at optimizing computer-aided design processes. Numenus provides instant, photorealistic design renderings, enhancing the efficiency and quality of visual representations for designers, engineers, and marketing professionals. The company is committed to improving both the calculation speed and graphic display quality of its 3D visualizations, thereby streamlining workflows and elevating the standards of visual communication in various industries.

Wild Pockets

Acquisition in 2010
Is an end to end solution that supports creators throughout the life cycle of 3D game development. Currently in open beta, Wild Pockets was spun off from the Carnegie Mellon Universityâ€:tm:s Entertainment Technology Center (it was originally named Sim Ops Studio). The service, which is free, describes itself as an "easier way to make 3D games and media for the web-browser." Wild Pockets features a browser-based 3D game engine, file hosting, library of game assets.

SoftImage

Acquisition in 2008
SoftImage is a prominent developer of 3D animation and video production software, catering to creative professionals in the gaming, film, and television industries. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company employs approximately 300 people globally. SoftImage specializes in creating advanced software solutions for both 3D animation and 2D cel animation, as well as compositing tools that enhance the creative process. In 1994, SoftImage was acquired by Microsoft, further solidifying its position in the digital media landscape.

3D Geo

Acquisition in 2008
3D Geo is a developer of advanced 3D urban modeling software that specializes in real-time visualization, management, and distribution of geographic information. Its innovative software solutions enable users to create detailed and accurate 3D representations of urban environments, facilitating better planning and decision-making for various stakeholders. By focusing on enhancing the accessibility and usability of geographic data, 3D Geo aims to improve urban management and development processes.

Skymatter

Acquisition in 2007
Skymatter’s Mudbox software offers a new paradigm of 3D brush-based modeling, allowing users to sculpt organic shapes in 3D space with brush-like tools. Appealing to both traditional sculptors and digital artists, Mudbox provides a simple and fast toolset for creative modeling, prototyping and detailing. 3D assets created in Mudbox are often imported into Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya software for texturing, rigging, animation and final rendering.

NavisWorks

Acquisition in 2007
NavisWorks, Ltd. develops and markets software to enable the exploitation of the benefits of 3D digital.

RADiCAL

RADiCAL is a software-only motion capture solution that supports modern 3D content pipelines. Its AI-driven platform provides broad accessibility, seamless integration, and fast performance at a low cost, enabling motion data to be captured from 2D content or any device and readily integrated into animation workflows for creators and production teams.
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