Autodesk

Autodesk is a multinational corporation that specializes in developing software for 3D design, engineering, and entertainment. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of applications tailored for various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media. Notable products include AutoCAD for professional drafting and design, Autodesk Revit for model-based design, and Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max for 3D modeling and animation. The software solutions provided by Autodesk facilitate design, modeling, simulation, and visualization, addressing the needs of over 4 million paid subscribers across 180 countries. The company's commitment to innovation helps users streamline their workflows and enhance productivity in their respective fields.

Andrew Anagnost

President and CEO

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

Bill O'Connor

Founder, Autodesk Innovation Genome

Past deals in 3D Technology

3D Robotics

Series D in 2017
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones and advanced aerial technology, primarily serving the construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecom, and public safety sectors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys, which creates 2D maps and 3D models. Additionally, 3D Robotics provides Pixhawk, an autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. The company focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and site mapping, assisting clients in gathering and processing aerial data to support informed decision-making. Its products are sold through resellers and an online store worldwide, with an additional location in Baja California, Mexico.

Conductor Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Conductor Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud rendering platform tailored for the media and entertainment industry, facilitating the transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable cloud-based solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company’s platform supports a variety of software products, including Katana, Maya, Nuke, and V-Ray, and is compatible with Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems. Conductor Technologies enables studios of all sizes to manage complex workflows for visual effects and animation, allowing seamless integration of custom tools and off-the-shelf software into the cloud. The platform enhances operational efficiency by providing insights and control over usage and spending, while also managing critical tasks such as uploads, downloads, queuing, and security.

Formlabs

Series B in 2016
Formlabs Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing 3D printing systems aimed at professionals in various fields, including engineering, design, education, healthcare, and jewelry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina. Formlabs' product lineup features advanced 3D printers, such as the Form 3, Form 3B, and Fuse 1, which utilize Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology to deliver high-resolution prints. Additionally, the company provides a range of materials, including standard, castable, flexible, tough, and dental SG options, along with software tools like PreForm for model preparation. Formlabs is recognized for its commitment to innovation, offering post-processing solutions and manufacturing systems that cater to the needs of engineers, designers, and makers worldwide.

3D Robotics

Venture Round in 2016
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones and advanced aerial technology, primarily serving the construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecom, and public safety sectors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys, which creates 2D maps and 3D models. Additionally, 3D Robotics provides Pixhawk, an autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. The company focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and site mapping, assisting clients in gathering and processing aerial data to support informed decision-making. Its products are sold through resellers and an online store worldwide, with an additional location in Baja California, Mexico.

Solid Angle

Acquisition in 2016
Solid Angle S.L. specializes in developing advanced rendering software for animation and visual effects, most notably through its flagship product, Arnold. This Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer is tailored to meet the high demands of feature-length animation and visual effects, being utilized by over 300 studios globally, including notable names such as ILM, Framestore, and MPC. Arnold has played a crucial role in the production of numerous films, including titles like "Monster House," "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," "Pacific Rim," and "Gravity." The software is versatile, available as a standalone application on various operating systems, and offers plug-ins for popular 3D software such as Maya and Houdini. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Solid Angle S.L. also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom. As of February 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.

XJet

Venture Round in 2016
XJet Ltd. is a company based in Rehovot, Israel, specializing in the development and manufacture of additive manufacturing solutions using inkjet technology for metal and ceramic parts. Established in 2005, XJet has pioneered NanoParticle Jetting™ technology, which allows for the deposition of solid metal nanoparticles suspended in liquid "ink" to create high-quality, complex geometries. This innovation has transformed the metal additive manufacturing landscape, enabling industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, dental, and tooling to produce end-use parts with precision and efficiency. XJet's offerings include FabGrade, an inkjet-based deposition system designed for front side metallization, which integrates printing technology, chemistry, and process envelopes. With over 50 patents, XJet continues to advance its technology and solutions within the additive manufacturing sector.

NetFabb

Acquisition in 2015
netfabb GmbH develops software solutions for industrial additive design and manufacturing. The company offers netfabb Professional/netfabb Enterprise software for 3D printing and additive manufacturing; netfabb Private software for professional editing of 3D printing data at home; and netfabb Engines software for machine-specific 3D printing. It also provides cloud, training, support, reseller, and other services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Lupburg, Germany. netfabb GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc. As of November 12, 2015, netfabb GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.

Source3

Seed Round in 2015
Source3 is a pioneering platform that specializes in the comprehensive management of intellectual property related to user-generated content (UGC). By offering services such as IP recognition, licensing, and rights administration, Source3 connects creators, marketplaces, and brands, facilitating the monetization of user-generated content across various physical and digital products. The company has developed successful licensing platforms that support digital music, user-generated videos, and 3D printing. Source3 provides scalable, ready-to-use solutions to address the complexities of global licensing challenges, specifically focusing on the large-scale licensing and distribution of 3D content.

Voxel8

Series A in 2015
Voxel8 Inc. is a company focused on advancing 3D printing technology by integrating electronic functionalities into traditional 3D printed structures. Established in 2013 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, Voxel8 designs and manufactures desktop 3D printers capable of printing thermoplastics and UV resins. The company specializes in innovative materials that enable the embedding of conductors, wires, and batteries within standard 3D printing matrices, based on research from Harvard University. Additionally, Voxel8 offers Project Wire, a cloud-based software tool that assists users in designing 3D printable electronic devices that can be efficiently produced using their printers.

MatterFab

Series A in 2015
MatterFab, Corp. is a manufacturing company based in Bloomington, Indiana, established in 2013. The company specializes in 3D metal printing solutions aimed at overcoming the limitations of traditional industrial fabrication. MatterFab provides a scalable additive manufacturing system that includes printers, material supply, traceable powder cartridges, and comprehensive support services such as training, maintenance, and application engineering. By offering these integrated solutions, MatterFab enables organizations to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing, facilitating the production of final parts more efficiently than conventional methods.

Modio

Acquisition in 2015
Modio Inc. is a corporation at the forefront of 3D printing and play. With the Modio app it is easy to design fully pose-able creatures and characters digitally using the built-in part library, modify them with fun surface textures and shapes and then make them real with a desktop 3D printer. You can modify the built-in parts with all kinds of fun textures and shapes to really create a design that is uniquely yours. And then you can make them real and hold them in your hand. Modio currently runs on the iPad and is now live on the iOS app store. We'd love to know what you think of Modio so we've made all the content available for free for a limited time.

Lagoa

Acquisition in 2014
Lagoa is a 3D cloud platform designed to democratize digital creation for professionals in engineering, architecture, and media and entertainment. Founded by Thiago Costa, Arno Zinke, and Dov Amihod, Lagoa's platform allows users to visualize and render high-quality 3D content directly in their web browsers, removing the need for expensive hardware and software. The platform includes Lagoa MultiOptics®, a cloud-based rendering technology that supports real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to work simultaneously on the same project. With an open application programming interface (API) and compatibility across various devices without requiring installations, Lagoa aims to simplify the process of creating and publishing interactive 3D experiences.

Within Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
Within Technologies, founded in 2008 by Siavash Mahdevi, specializes in the development of 3D printing software tailored for engineering design. Based in London, the company offers a range of software solutions, including Autodesk Within and Autodesk Within Medical. Autodesk Within is designed to help users verify and optimize lattice and skin elements in their designs, while Autodesk Within Medical supports implant designers in creating coatings that enhance osseointegration. Additionally, the company's optimization software allows clients to input parameters such as weight requirements and stiffness to generate custom-designed lattice structures. Through its innovative software and consulting services, Within Technologies aims to provide 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, Inc. specializes in digital manufacturing solutions, focusing on the design, development, and production of advanced 3D printing technologies. The company's proprietary Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology incorporates digital light projection, oxygen-permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to create high-quality parts with superior mechanical properties and surface finishes. Carbon's offerings include the SpeedCell system for streamlined production, additive manufacturing machines based on Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology, and automated Smart Part Washers. These innovations support various industries, including automotive, consumer products, dental, industrial, and life sciences, by enabling mass customization and on-demand inventory, while reducing waste and production time. Additionally, Carbon provides a range of polyurethane materials and consulting services to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Joseph DeSimone and Philip DeSimone, Carbon is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Tinkercad

Acquisition in 2013
Tinkercad is a free web application that simplifies the process of 3D design, electronics, and coding. Utilizing advanced web technology, it enables users to create designs for 3D printing directly in their browser. The platform allows individuals to easily add and edit basic solid shapes, facilitating the creation of various objects, such as sunglasses, without requiring complex modeling software. This accessibility empowers users to imagine, design, and produce a wide range of projects with ease.

AllPoint Systems

Acquisition in 2013
AllPoint Systems specializes in software and data processing solutions that cater to the needs of surveyors and engineers engaged in 3D projects. By focusing on advanced technologies like High Definition Scanning (HDS) and Terrestrial Mobile LiDAR Scanning (TMLS), the company enables scanning professionals to efficiently collect and process 3D LIDAR point cloud data, significantly enhancing the scale and speed of their projects compared to traditional manual methods. Their offerings are particularly valuable in the roadway and building markets, where there is growing demand for accurate and effective data management to meet the expectations of asset owners.

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
Founded in 2009 and based in Koblenz, Germany, Numenus specializes in interactive rendering directly from NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) data to provide instant, photorealistic design renderings for designers, engineers and marketing professionals.

Scaleform

Acquisition in 2011
Scaleform is the leading provider of user interface software for the videogame and consumer electronic industries. Scaleform GFx leverages the power of the Adobe® Flash® tool set and enables developers to quickly create powerful and immersive user interface environments while stream lining workflow and improving time to market. Used in hundreds of games across all major platforms ranging from AAA titles to casual games, Scaleform GFx provides an artist/design driven solution to create hardware-accelerated 3D game menus, HUDs, animated textures, in-game videos and mini-games. The GFx toolset has grown to include a complete Flash UI toolkit and framework, memory and performance analyzers, and add-ons for Flash video and IME for Asian chat.

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.

Illuminate Labs

Acquisition in 2010
Illuminate Labs, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializes in developing and marketing rendering and baking technology specifically for game developers. The company utilizes its proprietary LiquidLight technology to enhance lighting and content creation processes. Its flagship products include Turtle, a sophisticated plug-in for Autodesk Maya that aids in lighting and content creation for next-generation games, and Beast, a versatile tool that operates independently of game engines, facilitating advanced global illumination and dynamic relighting of characters. Illuminate Labs' technology enables clients to achieve faster iterations on creative concepts and produce more realistic in-game lighting.

PlanPlatform

Acquisition in 2009
PlanPlatform, formerly known as VisualTao, develops online software used to construct models collaboratively and exchange information online. VisualTao provides the online software that enables teams to collaboratively construct models and exchange information online

SoftImage

Acquisition in 2008
SoftImage is a prominent developer of 3D animation and video production software, catering to the needs of creative professionals in the gaming, film, and television industries. Founded in 1986 and based in Montreal, Quebec, the company employs around 300 individuals worldwide. SoftImage specializes in a range of solutions, including 2D cel animation and compositing tools, which enhance the creative process for its users. The company was acquired by Microsoft in 1994, further solidifying its position in the technology landscape.

3D Geo

Acquisition in 2008
3D geosystems

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.

Realviz SA

Acquisition in 2008
REALVIZ develops and markets interactive 2D image processing and 3D modeling tools for computer graphics professionals in the television advertising and programming, feature films, and corporate presentation market. REALVIZ applications enable users to easily and cost-effectively process 2D photos, video and cinematic images into computer-generated images, sequences, 3D camera tracks and 3D models for use in the creation of 3D animation and special effects.

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.

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.

Linius Technologies

Acquisition in 2003
Linius Technologies Limited is an Australian company based in South Yarra, focused on developing and commercializing innovative technology products and software. Its flagship offering, the patented Video Virtualization Engine, transforms large, static video files into agile, interactive virtual video, enabling users to manipulate and manage video content dynamically. This technology allows for the extraction of data from video files, offering significant advantages for various applications, including anti-piracy, intelligent search, and personalized advertising. Linius operates across multiple sectors, including education, business, and sports, and provides its solutions through major cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Cloud. The company aims to create value in the video industry by enhancing the accessibility and control of video content, addressing key challenges faced by content owners and distributors.

Linius Technologies

Acquisition in 2003
Linius Technologies Limited is an Australian company based in South Yarra, focused on developing and commercializing innovative technology products and software. Its flagship offering, the patented Video Virtualization Engine, transforms large, static video files into agile, interactive virtual video, enabling users to manipulate and manage video content dynamically. This technology allows for the extraction of data from video files, offering significant advantages for various applications, including anti-piracy, intelligent search, and personalized advertising. Linius operates across multiple sectors, including education, business, and sports, and provides its solutions through major cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Cloud. The company aims to create value in the video industry by enhancing the accessibility and control of video content, addressing key challenges faced by content owners and distributors.

Alchemedia

Series C in 2000
Alchemedia Technologies, Inc. specializes in image protection and content-to-commerce solutions, focusing on safeguarding digital images from unauthorized use. Established in 1998, the company employs advanced technology to prevent the copying and printing of images, allowing businesses to display their content securely while protecting their intellectual property rights. By transforming images into valuable e-commerce assets, Alchemedia supports companies in monetizing their visual content effectively. The firm's Clever Content platform plays a crucial role in promoting image-based commerce, ensuring that millions of images are protected daily while facilitating the commercialization of digital content. As a privately held, venture capital-backed company, Alchemedia continues to lead in providing secure display services for various industries.

Pulse Entertainment

Venture Round in 2000
Pulse Entertainment, Inc. is a prominent provider of avatar messaging services based in San Francisco, California. The company utilizes its patented Veepers Media System (VMS) platform to deliver animated messages, 3-D personalized wallpaper, visual voicemail, and other rich media applications. Pulse aims to offer engaging web and mobile video services that are straightforward for businesses to implement and user-friendly for consumers. Its notable clients include major wireless carriers and greeting card providers, such as American Greetings, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and KDDI.
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