Autodesk Inc. included in its software portfolio more than 25 new products. This is a major update and a real help for designers, manufacturers, engineers and architects.

“Our software helps customers simulate reality, giving those in the manufacturing, infrastructure, building and media and entertainment industries the capacity to test and visualize in a digital environment. With new efficiencies, reduced errors and collaboration across teams, our customers can bring their most innovative ideas to market faster – staying competitive, while improving ROI,” said Carl Bass, COO at Autodesk.

Autodesk’s solutions enable global manufacturers to design more innovative, higher quality products by creating, managing and sharing data to realize ideas across the design to manufacturing process. The latest release of the Autodesk Manufacturing Solution accelerates and simplifies the design to manufacturing process. New manufacturing products include:

Autodesk Inventor 11, the best choice for AutoCAD users moving from 2D to 3D, available as part of Autodesk Inventor Series or Autodesk Inventor Professional.

AutoCAD Mechanical 2007, the mechanical 2D drafting application.

AutoCAD Electrical 2007, the tool of choice for electrical controls designers.

Autodesk Vault, best-in-class data management. Autodesk’s solution automates bill-of-materials (BOM), releases management workflows and provides cross-development visibility to design data.

Autodesk Productstream 5 automates release management processes by managing engineering changes and bill of materials.

Autodesk Streamline 7 hosts project management to increase collaboration across extended teams. Autodesk technology enables manufacturers to share current, accurate data with partners, suppliers and customers.

Autodesk Intent is an “engineer-to-order� application that enables real-time engineering.

Autodesk Showcase, new enterprise visualization product resulting from recent Alias acquisition.

For the infrastructure industry, Autodesk continues to change the way spatial information is used and managed by providing comprehensive, integrated solutions for civil engineers and geospatial professionals. These new solutions enable the integration of computer-aided design (CAD) and geospatial information system (GIS) data, allowing customers to create, manage and share valuable spatial information for better decision-making and improved operational efficiency. By enabling unprecedented access to spatial data throughout a customer’s organization, Autodesk helps municipalities, engineering and construction, public works, transportation and utility customers be more productive and provide better services. New infrastructure products include:

Autodesk Map 3D 2007, the platform for creating and editing spatial data, delivering practical mapping functionality to engineers and geospatial professionals who need an open and flexible way to integrate CAD and GIS information.

Autodesk Civil 3D 2007 maintains intelligent object relationships using an industry-proven dynamic engineering model. A change made in one place instantly updates an entire project, helping to complete transportation, site, sewer, storm drain and subdivision projects faster and more accurately.

Autodesk Raster Design 2007 enables users to edit or vectorize scanned drawings without performing expensive redrafting. Improved functionality allows users to integrate maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery and digital elevation models to enhance presentations, design and project deliverables.

In the building industry, Autodesk has completed the building information model (BIM) and now offers discipline-specific BIM solutions on the Revit platform encompassing the entire building design industry. BIM is revolutionizing the way architects, engineers, and designers collaborate, and to help it’s building industry customers realize these competitive advantages, Autodesk is introducing new “series� products that bundle AutoCAD 2007 with the Revit-based products to provide the best road to BIM. New building products include:

Autodesk Revit Building 9 mirrors the real world of architecture by letting architects and designers work on buildings holistically, rather than in terms of separate floor plans, sections and elevations.

Autodesk Revit Structure 3 increases efficiency, accuracy and design flexibility by integrating a physical model � for layout, coordination and documentation�with an independently editable analytical model for multiple analyses and has bidirectional links to industry-leading analysis software, so analysis results can update the model accurately.

Autodesk Building Systems 2007 targets mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing (MEP) engineers, designers, and drafters. Using enhanced single-line and double-line system design and layout productivity tools, production of construction documents can be automated, with fewer coordination errors between mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design teams as well as with architects and structural engineers.

Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 makes AutoCAD software better for architects. Sharing information allows design data to be efficiently coordinated with engineers and other design professionals. Built-in rendering brings designs to life for impressive client presentations.

Autodesk VIZ 2007 is the 3D modeling, rendering and animation software for design visualization professionals. It is ideal for creating high-end photorealistic models, technical illustrations or architectural walk-throughs. VIZ 2007 adds tighter interoperability with complementary software products, including the ability to move files into Autodesk 3ds Max.

Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series – Building 9 combines AutoCAD 2007 with Autodesk Revit Building 9.

Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series – Structure 3 sombines AutoCAD with Autodesk Revit Structure 3.

Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series – Systems Plus combines Autodesk Building Systems 2007 with Autodesk Revit Systems, BIM for MEP engineering disciplines.