Autodesk Simulation DFM Software Simplifies Plastic Part Design for
Manufacturers
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 3, 2012--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced the availability of Autodesk Simulation
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) software, the industry’s first real-time
injection molding simulation
software that provides real-time feedback. The CAD software plug-in
provides designers of plastic parts with a faster and easier way to
determine the impact of design decisions on manufacturability, cost and
sustainability concerns.
Based on Autodesk
Labs technology also known as Project Krypton, Autodesk Simulation
DFM seamlessly integrates with Autodesk
Product Design Suite software, and specifically Autodesk
Inventor software, and provides a complementary technology to Autodesk
Simulation Moldflow software. Autodesk Simulation DFM also works
with Dassault, SolidWorks and PTC Creo software to support companies
working in a multi-CAD environment.
“With Autodesk Simulation DFM, designers of plastic parts can more
easily create designs that are viable from a manufacturing standpoint,
while helping ensure low costs and sustainability,” said Robert
“Buzz” Kross, senior vice president, Design, Lifecycle and
Simulation at Autodesk. “Users do not need a simulation background to
take advantage of Autodesk Simulation DFM — the software is highly
intuitive and easily integrates into any design workflow.”
Adding Real-Time Feedback to Design Workflow
Powered by Autodesk
Simulation Moldflow injection molding simulation technology,
Autodesk Simulation DFM provides real-time feedback through specific and
familiar design indicators, all while the design is still taking shape.
Green, yellow and red indicators identify potential manufacturing, cost
and sustainability concerns as a designer is creating his or her vision.
When potential problems are found, the designer receives explicit,
real-world information about the source and location of the problem so
it can be addressed as early as possible in the process.
Because Autodesk Simulation DFM works directly with the designer’s CAD
application, there is little need for additional training. The tool is
also “always on” and doesn’t require much user input: it updates
continuously, providing manufacturing feedback as quickly as the user
can create a design.
For additional information about Autodesk Simulation DFM or other
Autodesk Simulation technologies, contact the SIM Squad at simsquad@autodesk.com.
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, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Inventor and Moldflow are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its
subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
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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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Stacy Doyle, 503-707-3861
stacy.doyle@autodesk.com