Autodesk, established in 1982, is a leading provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. It caters to various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media & entertainment. The company's extensive suite of products, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Maya, and 3ds Max, enables professionals to design, model, and render projects efficiently. With over 4 million paid subscribers in 180 countries, Autodesk's software is widely used globally.
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Golaem
Acquisition in 2024
Golaem S.A. is a French company specializing in software solutions for creating autonomous human-like characters that can perform realistic actions in real time. Founded in 2008 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France, Golaem develops tools for simulating individual and collective human behaviors in digital environments. Its primary products include the Golaem Crowd plugin for character simulation within Autodesk Maya, the Golaem Puppet for real-time animation from motion capture outputs, and the Golaem SDK for integrating virtual humans into 3D worlds. The software provides variations in visual appearance, animation, and behavior, allowing creators to enhance their digital content. Golaem's technologies cater to various industries such as animation, visual effects, transportation, defense, and manufacturing, facilitating streamlined content creation and engaging digital experiences. The company originated from a research team at INRIA and collaborates with several academic institutions.
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.
UrbanSim
Seed Round in 2016
UrbanSim builds smart city SaaS platforms to help developers, planners, and citizens address hard problems like affordability, access, and resilience. The company employs AI, data science, 3D visualization, and cloud-based simulation. They provide behavioral realism, cost-effectiveness, and policy sensitivity.
Meshmixer
Acquisition in 2011
Meshmixer is a prototype design tool based on high-resolution dynamic triangle meshes.
Blue Ridge Numerics
Acquisition in 2011
Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc. is a company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in the development and sale of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Their flagship product, CFdesign, is designed to assist mechanical engineers in analyzing fluid flow and thermal performance during the virtual prototyping process. This software integrates with various modeling platforms such as Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, and others, transforming these systems into interactive tools for fluid dynamics and thermal testing. In addition to software solutions, Blue Ridge Numerics also offers engineering services to support clients in optimizing product designs before they enter the physical prototype phase. The company was established in 1992 and has expanded its presence to include offices in Europe and Asia.
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.
Sim Ops Studios
Acquisition in 2010
Sim Ops Studios, Inc., a spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University, operates from Pittsburgh, PA, while expanding its headquarters to the San Francisco Bay Area. The company's team comprises skilled engineers, designers, and product managers with experience in online entertainment, game development, and technology innovation. Sim Ops Studios specializes in creating user-friendly platforms for 3D game development, leveraging extensive research and development conducted at Carnegie Mellon. Their flagship product, Wild Pockets, is a technology platform that allows users to easily create fully interactive, collaborative 3D worlds that function seamlessly in web browsers.
ALGOR
Acquisition in 2008
ALGOR, Inc. is a software development company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It specializes in design, analysis, and simulation software tailored for mechanical and civil engineers. The company's solutions serve a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer products, military, electric power, petroleum, and large structures. As of January 2009, ALGOR operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
3D Geo
Acquisition in 2008
3D Geo specializes in the development of 3D urban modeling software that focuses on real-time visualization, management, and distribution of geographic information. The company's innovative software solutions enable users to create detailed three-dimensional representations of urban environments, enhancing the ability to analyze and manage spatial data effectively. By providing tools that facilitate the integration of geographic information, 3D Geo supports a variety of applications across urban planning, environmental analysis, and infrastructure management.
Ecotect
Acquisition in 2008
ECOTECT is an industry leading building analysis program that allows designers to work easily in 3D and apply all the tools necessary.
Moldflow
Acquisition in 2008
Moldflow, simulation software, now owned by Autodesk, Inc., produces high-end plastic injection molding computer-aided engineering software.
Kynogon
Acquisition in 2008
Kynogon SA is a developer of artificial intelligence software tailored for interactive applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Suresnes, France, with additional offices in Canada and the United Kingdom, Kynogon serves a diverse range of industries, including gaming, defense and security, industrial sectors, simulation, and education. The company's focus is on creating advanced software solutions that enhance interactivity and realism in various applications. Kynogon has been operating as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc. since 2008.
PlassoTech
Acquisition in 2007
PlassoTech, is a supplier of analysis and simulation software for the mechanical design market.
NavisWorks
Acquisition in 2007
NavisWorks, Ltd. develops and markets software to enable the exploitation of the benefits of 3D digital.
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