Autodesk Launches Cloud-Based Simulation Suite

Grazed from DesignNews. Author: Beth Stackpole.

Autodesk put more muscle behind its cloud computing story with the formal introduction of Autodesk Simulation 360, a set of online engineering analysis tools available with a pay-as-you-go pricing model.

Building on the Autodesk 360 cloud platform, the new software portfolio encompasses a wide range of mechanical, fluid flow, thermal, and plastic injection-molding tools…

We have reported on earlier steps in the Autodesk cloud evolution. In March, the company officially rolled out its Autodesk PLM 360, a set of PLM tools for quality management, new product introduction, cost management, and compliance management in the cloud. Also, Autodesk has showcased the cloud-based simulation capabilities on its Autodesk Labs site through Project Cumulus (for plastics simulation) and Project Centaur (for more traditional design optimization)…

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