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Autodesk up 16% in fourth quarter

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Randall Newton

All business segments performed well, with manufacturing setting a quarterly record. Starting next quarter Autodesk will change how it reports ...

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Autodesk to acquire CFD vendor Blue Ridge Numerics for $39 million

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Randall Newton

Blue Ridge products are used in both products development and construction engineering. It has a sizable customer list of PTC ...

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Integrated systems engineering is the new battleground for MCAD’s Big Four

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Randall Newton

Here’s why Dassault Systemes made a big deal out of BMW choosing its V6 platform for future electronics design. By ...

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New Power SubD-NURBS for 3ds max blends CAD NURBS with subdivision surface modeling

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Randall Newton

New nPower product allows 3D workflow to combine conceptual modeling with engineering. nPower Software has released a new product for ...

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Autodesk promotes Steve Blum to lead global sales operation

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Randall Newton

New SVP is an eight-year Autodesk veteran. Autodesk has appointed Steve Blum senior vice president for worldwide sales and services. ...

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Sketchbook helps the iPad become the Opad

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Randall Newton

Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine gets a custom version of Autodesk Sketchbook for its readers. When Oprah Winfrey talks, marketing listens. ...

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2011 is a year of transition for the CAD industry

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Randall Newton

Our Editor-in-Chief reviews the year in CAD and looks ahead to 2011. At least it wasn’t 2009. By Kathleen Maher ...

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2010-2011 in CAD technology, the illustrated version, part 2

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Randall Newton

More trends from 2010 that will have an impact on design and engineering technology in 2011. The computer-aided design and ...

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Autodesk releases web-based free trial of AutoCAD LT 2011

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Randall Newton

Through cloud computing, users can experience AutoCAD LT 2011 by downloading only a small player file, not the full program ...

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Impatient progress: Abu Dhabi hopes to build its own future

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Kathleen Maher

The oil-rich Emirates seek opportunities in manufacturing, aerospace, building and infrastructure. Kathleen Maher reports from the new center of investment. ...