CHICAGO, Mar 9, 2004 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The biggest design manufacturing show of the year takes place during National Manufacturing Week, February 23rd through February 26th, 2004. The show, a culmination of six manufacturing shows, gives engineers, designers and manufacturers the opportunity to interact and discuss the latest technologies.

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Software programs like Autodesk Inventor, a high performance mechanical design program specializing in 3D, are just one of the ground-breaking products that will be displayed at this year's conference which is taking place this week in Chicago.

Some technologies highlighted at the conference include design software, enterprise IT, plant engineering, and facilities management for manufacturers in many industries including automotive, industrial equipment, and consumer products.

To learn more about National Manufacturing Week and Autodesk software visit www.manufacturingweek.com and www.autodesk.com.

CONTACT: Nicole Pack, Public Relations of Autodesk, Inc., +1-415-507-6282, or nicole.pack@autodesk.com.

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Nicole Pack, Public Relations of Autodesk, Inc., +1-415-507-6282, or nicole.pack@autodesk.com

http://www.manufacturingweek.com