Autodesk has announced AutoCAD 2021, the latest release of the company’s design and drafting software. Autodesk claims that AutoCAD 2021 has impressive new features like Drawing History feature and integration with Google Drive. Some other features include quick identification of changes with Xref compare, enhancements to blocks palette, improvements to graphics performance, … [Read more...] about Autodesk releases AutoCAD 2021
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Autodesk 4Q financials: 2019 was very good year…
Autodesk's 2019 acquisitions open up new business and expands the company's cloud infrastructure. CEO Andrew Anagnost promises growth through 2023. Autodesk had a very good 2019, thanks primarily to the work it has been doing in construction and AEC. But also the company says they have successfully made the transition to their subscription business model, grew their … [Read more...] about Autodesk 4Q financials: 2019 was very good year…
Autodesk & Blender: courting creatives
Is it a coincidence that Autodesk is courting indie users with new licensing and Blender is getting more structured and looking more professional? We don't think so. Last summer, Autodesk reached out to indie content creators with a pilot licensing program for 3ds Max and Maya. The deal recognizes that many independent artists will find the price for Max and Maya to be a … [Read more...] about Autodesk & Blender: courting creatives
Jon Peddie Research releases 2020 CAD report: the stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
CAD market shipments increased 9% sequentially from 2018 to 2019. A new report from Jon Peddie Research (JPR) finds the CAD market stronger than ever, thanks to the engine of digitalization, which is changing the landscape of design and engineering. The market is anticipated to have a healthy growth rate of over2.4% over the forecast period 2018–2022. New synergies … [Read more...] about Jon Peddie Research releases 2020 CAD report: the stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
Autodesk finds an edge in generative design
It starts with a simple design: the chair. Autodesk has numerous small projects for its generative design program, including its collaboration with Volkswagen on a showcase 1962 hippie bus, ongoing work with Airbus, and a collaboration with General Motors on auto parts. Generative design allows designers to define constraints for a part, the elements that are absolutely … [Read more...] about Autodesk finds an edge in generative design