Autodesk Seeks Votes for 'Inventor of the Year'
Winner announcement will be at the end of January 2008
 SAN
RAFAEL, CA, Dec 20, 2007 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today kicked off the official Inventor of
the Year voting process by inviting the manufacturing community to log onto
the Autodesk community web site and choose which of their favorite 2007
Inventor of the Month recipients should be named
Inventor of the Year
The Inventor of the Month
(IOM) program
recognizes the most innovative design and engineering advancements made by
the extensive community using Autodesk Inventor software. Recognizing
manufacturers of all sizes, the IOM program tells the stories of many
customers who are achieving competitive advantage through design innovation
with Digital Prototyping solutions.
The Inventor of the Month with the highest community rating will be
presented with the title Inventor of the Year. The voting will commence
immediately and will wrap up on Friday, January 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The
Inventor of the Year winner will be announced at the end of January 2008.
Inventor of the Month winners for 2007 included:
January 2007: Marine Advanced Research develops new seagoing technologies
that redefine ways in which vessels go to sea. Marine Advanced Research used
Autodesk Inventor software to develop the WAM-V: the Wave Adaptive Modular
Vessel, an entirely new class of sea going vessel.
February 2007: Rapiscan Systems is leading supplier of security
inspection solutions that utilize X-ray, gamma ray imaging and advanced
threat identification imaging. Rapiscan uses Inventor to quickly and easily
create 3D digital prototypes of its products, which contain anywhere from
300 to more than 1,000 parts.
March 2007: BigToys, Inc. is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly
commercial playground equipment. With an emphasis on caring for the
environment as much as on children, BigToys uses Inventor to continue its
role as a leader in the playground equipment industry by promoting
environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
April 2007: Famed Zywiec is the largest producer of medical equipment in
Poland, manufacturing hundreds of diverse products and specialized furniture
for hospitals and doctor's offices. Inventor plays a key role in helping
Famed Zywiec design and manufacture their products with minimal waste.
May 2007: Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) is a research
facility operated by the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology. LNLS
allows a broad range of scientists to use powerful X-ray and ultraviolet
beams to gain new insights into the atomic and molecular structure of
various materials and relies on Inventor to design the equipment required
for these scientific applications.
June 2007: Michael Piersa and a team of college students designed a
"Wheelchair for the 21st Century". Inventor allowed Piersa and his team to
easily create an accurate digital prototype of their wheelchair and confirm
that the scores of moving parts all worked together seamlessly before
building it.
July 2007: Jayco is a leading designer and manufacturer of Human-Machine
Interfaces and used Inventor to package a new type of mobile electronic
flightdeck for one of its aviation customers. These devices are portable
computing solutions that enable flight crews to access critical digitized
flight navigational data and flight deck/cabin management documentation.
August 2007: Magic Wheels is a developer of multigear wheel systems for
manual wheelchairs. Using Inventor, the company has created a two-gear wheel
system that makes it easier for rear-push wheelchair users to ascend and
descend hills, or navigate rough and uneven surfaces.
September 2007: SkidTek is a leading designer and manufacturer of modular
processing and purifying systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Inventor
software plays a key role in helping SkidTek to develop the most
sophisticated high-purity modular processing systems on the market.
October 2007: HTC Sweden is the market leader in machines for grinding
and polishing stone floors. Inventor plays a critical role in helping HTC
develop machines which use a diamond-based grinding system that can be used
for any kind of stone -- including granite, natural stone, marble and
concrete floors.
November 2007: Franke is a global manufacturer of foodservice, kitchen
systems washroom systems and professional coffee systems. Inventor helps
Franke to increase the development cycle speed for new products by reducing
the need for physical prototypes.
December 2007: Craftsmen Industries is a leading provider of customized
vehicles for the event and promotion industry. Craftsmen uses Inventor to
create mobile displays, sophisticated, expandable exhibit trailers and
one-of-a-kind vehicles that transform ordinary vehicles into visually
compelling advertisements on wheels.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its
introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help
customers experience their ideas before they are built. Fortune 1000
companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze
real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money,
enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about
Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.
--------
Related News
May 16 - Autodesk Q1 Revenue Up 18% to $599M with $95M Profit
May 8 - Autodesk Carol Bartz to Present at Baird Stock Conference
May 7 - Autodesk Completes REALVIZ Acquisition
May 6 - Autodesk Launches File Search Web Service for AEC
May 5 - Autodesk's Senior VP, CFO Alfred Castino Plans to Resign
May 2 - Autodesk to Acquire Moldflow for $297M
Apr 17 - Autodesk Developer Network Supports 2009 2D, 3D Products
Apr 16 - Autodesk Ships BIM 2009 Portfolio
Apr 3 - Autodesk 2009 Manufacturing Portfolio Ship
Apr 1 - Autodesk's Carl Bass Wins CAD Society Leadership Award
Apr 1 - Autodesk Ships 3ds Max Design, 3ds Max 2009
Mar 26 - Autodesk Inducts 48 VARs into Platinum Club
Mar 25 - Autodesk Ships AutoCAD 2009 Portfolio
Mar 10 - Autodesk Honors 25 Year VARs
Feb 27 - Autodesk Q4 Revenue Up 20% to $599M with $96M Profit
Feb 26 - Norway's Ing Per Gjerdrum AS to Upgrade AutoCAD P&ID
Feb 26 - Autodesk to Present at Investor Conferences
Feb 25 - CRN Named Autodesk's Ken Bado as Channel Chief
Feb 19 - Autodesk Reduces Maya Pricing, Announces Extension 2
Feb 13 - Autodesk Unveils AutoCAD 2009
Feb 13 - Autodesk Plans Education Centers in Emerging Economies
Feb 13 - Autodesk to Buy Green Building Studio, Carmel Software
Jan 10 - Autodesk Opens Customer Briefing Center in Oregon
Jan 8 - Autodesk Completes China's Hanna Strategies Acquisition
Jan 4 - Autodesk Sr VP Jay Bhatt to Present at Needham Conference
Dec 20 - Autodesk Seeks Votes for 'Inventor of the Year'
Dec 17 - Autodesk Joins Primavera Partners for NavisWorks
Dec 13 - Autodesk Announces Freewheel Developer Contest
Dec 10 - Autodesk Appoints Betsey Nelson, Sean Maloney to Board
Dec 10 - Autodesk May Repurchase Up To 20M Shares
Nov 30 - Autodesk CEO to Present at Lehman Brothers Conference
Nov 21 - Autodesk Carol Bartz to Present at Credit Suisse Conference
Nov 16 - Autodesk to Acquire Robobat for $42.5M
Nov 16 - Autodesk Q3 Revenue Up 18% to $538M with $85M Profit
Nov 16 - Autodesk Supports Easter Island for 3D Design
Nov 13 - Autodesk Topobase Electric for Utility Infrastructure
Nov 13 - Southern California Edison Picks Autodesk Utility Design
Nov 8 - Autodesk, USGBC to Expand Adoption of Sustainable Design
Nov 7 - Autodesk, AIA Announce Green Index Survey Results
Nov 1 - Autodesk Q3 Conference Call Nov 15, 2PM PT
Nov 1 - Autodesk to Acquire China's Hanna Strategies
Oct 29 - Autodesk Special Shareholder Meeting Nov 6 9AM PDT
Oct 25 - Autodesk to Show Sustainable Design at 2007 Greenbuild Expo
Oct 19 - Autodesk Announces U-Vis 360 Core Visualization Platform
Oct 11 - Autodesk Launches AutoCAD P&ID 2008 for Plant Design
Oct 11 - Harley Ellis Devereaux Adopts Autodesk Revit Platform
Oct 10 - Autodesk Sponsors Popular Mechanics 3rd Annual Awards
Oct 9 - Autodesk Announces Scottish Education, Training Center
Oct 4 - Autodesk Gets 'Rising Star 2007' Award from GTDC
Oct 2 - Autodesk Appoints Robel, West to Board of Directors
Oct 2 - Autodesk Joins UNEP, NWM to Host Sustainable Design Forum
Sep 28 - Autodesk CFO to Present at Jefferies Tech Conference
Sep 27 - Autodesk Offers Academic Certification Program for Schools
Sep 26 - Autodesk Names SolidCAD Americas Partner of the Quarter
Sep 26 - Autodesk to Contribute Coordinate System to GOS Community
Sep 25 - Autodesk Executives, Customers to Speak at NMW
Sep 21 - F1 Designer Firm Selects Autodesk Digital Prototyping
Sep 13 - Autodesk’s Andrew Miller to Attend ThinkEquity Conference
Sep 6 - AUGI to Launch 2 Day 'Design Academy' in UK
Aug 30 - Autodesk's Carol Bartz to Attend Citi Global Conference
Aug 27 - Autodesk Announces Preferred Industry Partner Program
Aug 20 - Autodesk Completes Opticore Acquisition
Aug 17 - Autodesk Q2 Revenues Up 17% to $526M With $92M Profit
Aug 10 - Autodesk Sponsors VisMasters 2007
Aug 9 - Autodesk Completes $26M NavisWorks Acquisition
Aug 07 - Autodesk Announces 3ds Max 2008
Aug 06 - Autodesk Offers AliasStudio 2008 PLE for Free
Aug 3 - Autodesk Senior VP to Present at Pacific Crest Tech Forum
Aug 1 - Autodesk Q2 Conference Call Aug 16 2PM PDT
Jul 2 - Autodesk Annual Shareholder Meeting Jul 6 10AM PDT
Jun 18 - Autodesk to Acquire Opticore Technology for 3D Visualization
Jun 12 - BOC Edwards Invests in Autodesk Productstream
Jun 11 - Armstrong White Picks Autodesk for Digital Creative Design
Jun 5 - DaimlerChrysler Uses Autodesk Consulting
Jun 5 - Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions Partner Program Expanding
Jun 5 - Autodesk Files '07 Statements After Stock Options Review
May 31 - Autodesk to Acquire NavisWorks for $25M Cash
May 24 - Revit, AutoCAD Architecture Get Full IFC 2x3 Certification
May 18 - Autodesk Reports Record Q1 Revenues of $509M
May 18 - Autodesk Inventor, Revit and Civil3D Users Total 1 Million
May 16 - Autodesk CFO to Present at JPMorgan Tech Conference
May 10 - Autodesk, Natural World Museum Promote Sustainable Design
May 4 - Autodesk Design Review 2008 Available with HP Designjet
May 4 - AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Users to Access ADS ADSearch
May 4 - Autodesk Brings AIA National Convention to Second Life
May 3 - Autodesk Launches Inventor LT
May 2 - Autodesk Updates Academic Software Portfolio
Apr 26 - Autodesk Reveals 'Design for Living' Survey Findings
Apr 26 - Autodesk Q1 FY08 Conference Call May 17, 2PM PDT
Apr 26 - Autodesk Annual Investor Meeting Updates Q1FY08 Guidance
Apr 23 - Autodesk Investor Day Webcast Apr 26 8:30AM EDT
Apr 20 - Autodesk #2 in Fortune’s ‘Most Admired Software Companies’
Apr 19 - Autodesk Gets 2 SIIA CODiE Awards
Apr 11 - Autodesk Receives Additional NASDAQ Notice
Apr10 - Autodesk Updates Design Review, Offers Freewheel Service
Apr 05 - Autodesk Sponsors FIRST Vex Student Contest
Mar 29 - Autodesk Recognizes Top-Selling Channel Partners
Mar 29 - Autodesk Surpasses 8 Million Licensed Users
Mar 6 - Autodesk Design Review 2008 Includes Access to GlobalSpec
Mar 5 - Renault Signs 3 Yr, Multimillion Dollar Contract for Alias, Maya
Mar 5 - Autodesk CFO to Present at Morgan Stanley Tech Conference
Feb 28 - Autodesk Q4 Revenue Up 19% to $497M, FY07 Up 21%
Feb 28 - Audit Committee Finishes Autodesk Stock Option Grant Review
Feb 23 - Autodesk CFO to Present at Goldman Sachs Tech Symposium
Feb 16 - Autodesk's Andrew Miller to Attend BofA Tech Conference
Feb 15 - Autodesk in CRO Mag's '100 Best Corporate Citizens' List
Feb 13 - V2008 of AutoCAD Architecture, MEP, Civil 3D Announced
Feb 13 - V2008 of AutoCAD, LT, Design Review, Impression Announced
Feb 13 - Autodesk Announces Updates to Manufacturing Solutions
Feb 13 - Autodesk Frames Global Vision for Design Software Industry
Feb 13 - Autodesk to Continue Investment in Education
Feb 12 - Autodesk's Andrew Miller to Attend Merrill Lynch Conference
Feb 8 - Autodesk Sponsors World Automotive Design Contest at CIAS
Feb 2 - Autodesk CFO to Present at Credit Suisse Tech Conference
Jan 29 - Autodesk Introduces P&ID 2007 for Plant Design
Jan 08 - Autodesk Sponsors Concept Car in Michelin Design Contest
Jan 08 - Autodesk's Andrew Miller to Present at Needham Conference
Buzzsaw News
Inventor
Revit News
Source: Material used in press releases is often supplied by external
sources and used as is.
|
