From the Wires
The Cloud Takes Center-stage at Autodesk University 2012
Nov. 27, 2012 02:45 PM
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) showcased its broadening line-up of cloud and
mobile design, engineering and visualization tools at Autodesk
University today.
Autodesk CEO Carl Bass and young maker Schuyler St. Leger address attendees at Autodesk University 2012 in Las Vegas. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Autodesk is the first company to bring you a full set of
professional-grade, cloud-enabled tools that span the entire design
process,” said Autodesk president and CEO Carl Bass, while addressing
more than 7,000 AU attendees in Las Vegas. “We are leading the
industry’s shift to cloud-based design and engineering software. From
conceptual design, to simulation, to taking information to the factory
floor or the construction site, all of this is being done today with our
tools in the cloud.”
Bass demonstrated the company’s expansive portfolio of industry-leading
cloud and mobile products and unveiled several new additions including
the next generation of civil infrastructure design software and
the world’s first comprehensive cloud-based 3D modeling offering for
mechanical and industrial design (see related announcements). Bass was
joined on stage by Autodesk Chief Technology Officer Jeff Kowalski,
Christine Furstoss, who is head of Research & Development for
Manufacturing & Materials Technologies at GE, Dezso Molnar, inventor of
the Gyrocycle and co-founder of Molnari, Inc, and 12 year-old maker and
engineer Schuyler St. Leger.
Autodesk University Series Reaches 70,000 Worldwide
Autodesk University (AU) is an annual series of in-person and online
customer conferences that inspire, challenge and energize attendees
about the future of design and engineering. Now in its 20th year, AU
attracts more than 70,000 participants throughout the year and includes
the flagship event in Las Vegas, which begins today, online through AU
Virtual and events that occur throughout the year in Japan, Brazil,
Russia, Germany and China.
A highlight of AU Las Vegas are the six Innovation Forums, a series of
sessions focused on informing, inspiring, and energizing attendees about
the future of design. The innovation forums will feature representatives
of organizations including ARUP, Balfour Beatty, DreamWorks, Intel,
Rochester Institute of Technology, Smithsonian Institution, as well as
noted speakers Cameron Sinclair of Architecture for Humanity, Peter
Leyden, former Managing Editor of Wired Magazine, and Teresa Payton,
former White House CIO, Cybersecurity Authority and Identity Theft
Expert.
Autodesk University provides attendees with a mix of presentations,
instruction and social activities to network, share ideas with peers and
meet industry leaders from around the world. Attendees have access to
training on the latest Autodesk 3D design software as well as free
certification exams to enhance their credibility by proving their level
of expertise with Autodesk software.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries ― including the last 17 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects — use Autodesk software to design, visualize and
simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its
subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
Academy Award is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences. All other brand names, product names or trademarks
belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter
product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any
time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or
graphical errors that may appear in this document.
© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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