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===Corporate acquisitions=== * In 1992 Autodesk acquired Micro Engineering Solutions (MES) Inc., a developer and marketer of manufacturing CAD / CAM software.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fourmilab.ch/autofile/www/section2_104_2.html|title=Press Release|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK7whi-g_Dk| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211103/iK7whi-g_Dk| archive-date=2021-11-03 | url-status=live|title=Solution 3000 Micro Engineering Story.wmv|date=18 June 2012|work=YouTube|access-date=25 September 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[[Micro Engineering Solutions, Inc.]]</ref> * In 1993 Autodesk acquired Ithaca Software, a 3D computer graphics company founded by Autodesk's former CEO Carl Bass and Garry Wiegand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://labs.blogs.com/its_alive_in_the_lab/2013/08/it-was-twenty-years-ago-today.html|title=It was twenty years ago today... - It is Alive in the Lab|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marinij.com/marin/ci_3877591|title=Autodesk fired him - now he's the CEO|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> * In December 1996, Autodesk announced its plan to acquire Softdesk, a developer of architecture, engineering and construction software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/|title=CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news|website=CNET}}</ref> * In 1998 Autodesk acquired assets of Genius CAD-Software to strengthen the functionality of its core mechanical products.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-20552517.html HighBeam]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> * In August 1998, Autodesk agreed to acquire Discreet Logic Inc. for about $520 million in stock.<ref name="New York Times">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/21/business/company-news-autodesk-says-it-will-acquire-discreet-logic.html|title=AUTODESK SAYS IT WILL ACQUIRE DISCREET LOGIC|newspaper=The New York Times|date=21 August 1998|access-date=24 June 2017|author=Bloomberg News}}</ref> * In 1999, Autodesk acquired VISION* Solutions, a vendor of enterprise automated mapping/facilities management/geographic information systems (AM/FM/GIS) from MCI Systemhouse Corp.<ref name="answers.google.com">{{cite web|url=http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=584653|title=Google Answers: Acquisitions of companies by Autodesk since 1996|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> * In January 2001, Autodesk acquired Gentry Systems, a supplier of specialized software tools and services in the electric utility industry. The asset was used to strengthen Autodesk's position in the utility industry.<ref name="answers.google.com"/> * In September 2001, Autodesk acquired Buzzsaw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fmlink.com/articles/autodesk-buys-buzzsaw-com-to-provide-enhanced-buildingdesign-software-applications/| title=Autodesk buys Buzzsaw.com to provide enhanced building/design software application}}</ref> * In February 2002, Autodesk acquired Revit Technology Corporation, a developer of parametric building technology for building design, construction, and management.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-acquire-revit-technology-corporation-acquisition-adds| title=Autodesk to acquire Revit Technology Corporation; Acquisition Adds Complementary Technology for Building Industry|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref> * In August 2002, Autodesk acquired CAiCE Software Corporation, a developer of surveying and engineering applications for transportation agencies and consultants; the product was released in 2003 as "Civil 3D". * In December 2002, Autodesk acquired the assets of truEInnovations, Inc. to create the application [[Autodesk Vault]].<ref name="Autodesk Acquires Software Assets">{{cite news| url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1046794232660227000| title= Autodesk Acquires Software Assets| newspaper= Wall Street Journal| date= 4 March 2003|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref> * In 2003 Autodesk acquired Linius Technologies, Inc. and purchased certain assets of a third software company—VIA Development Corporation.<ref name="Autodesk Acquires Software Assets"/> * In 2004 Autodesk acquired MechSoft, Inc., the developer of the MechSoft product.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-acquire-mechsoft-technology-advance-its-strategy| title = Autodesk to Acquire MechSoft Technology to Advance Its Strategy of Delivering Engineering Capabilities to the Design Department|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref> * In 2005 Autodesk acquired the assets of COMPASS systems GmbH, to strengthen Autodesk's position in the European product data management market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investors.autodesk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=117861&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=676694&highlight=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061103002948/http://investors.autodesk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=117861&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=676694&highlight=|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 November 2006|title=Autodesk - Investor Relations - News Release|date=24 September 2012|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> * In 2006 Autodesk acquired [[Alias Systems Corporation|Alias]], with its automotive styling and digital content creation applications such as [[FBX]] [[file format]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5970886&siteID=123112 |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk & Alias |date=2006-03-12}}</ref> * On August 6, 2007, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Skymatter Inc, developer of [[Mudbox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=9931455&siteID=123112|title=Autodesk Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Skymatter, Makers of Mudbox 3D Brush-based Modeling Software.|publisher=Autodesk|date=6 August 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221175254/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=9931455&siteID=123112|archive-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> * On August 9, 2007, Autodesk completed the acquisition of NavisWorks Limited.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10035975&linkID=10510362 |access-date=2008-12-17 |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of NavisWorks |date=2007-08-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111204227/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10035975&linkID=10510362 |archive-date=11 January 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * On August 20, 2007, Autodesk announced that it completed the acquisition of technology and product assets of Opticore AB in Gothenburg, Sweden.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=11267224 |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Opticore AB |date=2007-08-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111204217/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=11267224 |archive-date=2009-01-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Opticore is specialized in real time visualization primarily for the carmakers industry. * On August 28, 2007, Autodesk announced the acquisition of PlassoTech, developers of [[computer aided engineering|CAE]] applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.taume.com/World-Business/Business-Finance/Autodesk-Acquires-PlassoTech-2338|title=Autodesk Acquires PlassoTech|publisher=Taume News|date=28 August 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116171315/http://news.taume.com/World-Business/Business-Finance/Autodesk-Acquires-PlassoTech-2338|archive-date=16 January 2013}}</ref> * In January 2008, Autodesk completed the acquisition of Robobat, a France-based developer of [[structural engineering]] analysis applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10309929&linkID=10510362|title=Autodesk Announces Intent to Acquire Robobat|publisher=Autodesk|date=25 November 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111184916/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10309929&linkID=10510362|archive-date=11 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=10466421&siteID=123112|title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Robobat|publisher=Autodesk|date=15 January 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116173032/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=10466421&siteID=123112|archive-date=16 January 2013}}</ref> * In February 2008, Autodesk announced that it completed the acquisition of the assets of Carmel Software Corporation. * On May 1, 2008, Autodesk announced it agreed to acquire [[Moldflow|Moldflow Corporation]], a leading provider of [[injection molding]] simulation software.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blogs/blog/view/6/Autodesk_Announces_Intent_2/ |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk Announces Intent to Acquire Moldflow |date=2008-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511141639/http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blogs/blog/view/6/Autodesk_Announces_Intent_2/ |archive-date=11 May 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * On May 7, 2008, Autodesk announced that it completed the acquisition of [[Kynogon]] SA, the privately held maker of [[Kynapse]] artificial intelligence middleware.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10792202 |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Kynogon SA |date=2008-05-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421003636/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10792202 |archive-date=21 April 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Paris-based Kynogon specialized in video game middleware and simulation. * On May 7, 2008, Autodesk also announced the acquisition of REALVIZ S.A.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=11247884&siteID=123112 |access-date = 2008-05-20 |title = Autodesk Acquires Assets of REALVIZ, Developer of Image-Based Content Creation Software |date = 2008-05-07 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080510092912/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=11247884&siteID=123112 |archive-date = 10 May 2008 |url-status = dead }}</ref> REALVIZ's flagship products are "Stitcher" software for the creation of panoramas and 360 degree virtual tours, and "ImageModeler" software to produce 3D models from photographs. * In June 2008, a press release announced the acquisition of Square One Research and its flagship product, [[Ecotect]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=433%3C%2Ftd%3E |access-date=2008-07-03 |title=Autodesk Enhances Sustainable Design Capabilities With Acquisitions of Ecotect and Green Building Studio Analysis Tools |date=2008-06-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080925172148/http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=433%3C%2Ftd%3E |archive-date=September 25, 2008 }}</ref> * In October 2008, Autodesk announced the acquisition on Avid's [[Softimage (company)|Softimage, Co.]] business, developers of 3D application [[Autodesk Softimage|Softimage]] (formerly Softimage|XSI).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=485%3C%2Ftd%3E |access-date=2008-10-24 |title=Autodesk Signs Agreement With Avid Technology to Acquire Softimage |date=2008-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026235241/http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=485%3C%2Ftd%3E |archive-date=26 October 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * On December 15, 2008, Autodesk announced the acquisition of BIMWorld, plans to combine BIMWorld with Autodesk Seek. * On December 17, 2008, Autodesk agreed to acquire ALGOR, Inc. for approximately $34 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=510%3C%2Ftd%3E |access-date=2008-12-17 |title=Autodesk to Acquire ALGOR, Inc. |date=2008-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226031335/http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=510%3C%2Ftd%3E |archive-date=26 December 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * In December 2009, Autodesk announced the acquisition of VisualTAO (also known as PlanPlatform), an Israeli start-up that developed cloud-based web and mobile applications that enable users to view and edit AutoCAD files online. VisualTAO became part of PSEB, and the product was released during 2010 as "AutoCAD WS".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2009/12/17/autodesk-acquires-sequoia-backed-software-design-startup-planplatform/|title=Autodesk Acquires Sequoia-Backed Software Design Startup PlanPlatform|date=2009-12-17}}</ref> * In 2010, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Illuminate Labs, the maker of [[Beast (lighting software)|Beast]] (a global illumination middleware) and Turtle (a global illumination plugin for Maya) used for video game development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=15404962|title=Autodesk - Newsroom - Autodesk Acquires Illuminate Labs – Maker of Lighting Technology for Games|date=21 July 2010|access-date=25 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926041241/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=15404962|archive-date=2015-09-26|url-status=dead}}</ref> * In February 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc., a leading provider of simulation software.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110217005140/en/Autodesk-Agrees-Acquire-Blue-Ridge-Numerics|title=Autodesk Agrees to Acquire Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc.|date=17 February 2011|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> *In March 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of [[Scaleform]], a UI middleware for video games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scaleform.com/press/autodesk-completes-acquisition-of-scaleform-corporation|title=Game Development Software - Game Developer Tools - Autodesk Gameware|access-date=25 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004161414/http://www.scaleform.com/press/autodesk-completes-acquisition-of-scaleform-corporation|archive-date=4 October 2011}}</ref> * In July 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Pixlr, online photo editing and sharing service.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110719005954/en/Autodesk-Acquires-Pixlr|title=Autodesk Acquires Pixlr|date=19 July 2011|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> * On August 1, 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of [[Instructables]], a website and platform where users can share their ideas and collaborate with a variety of do-it-yourself projects.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/08/01/autodesk-acquires-diy-community-instructables/| title=Autodesk Acquires DIY Community Instructables (TechCrunch)| date=August 2011}}</ref> * On August 25, 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Numenus, which optimizes CAD and construction processes by using [[NURBS]] technology.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.3dworldmag.com/2011/08/30/autodesk-aquires-numenus-raytracing-technology/ | title=Autodesk acquires Numenus raytracing technology | publisher=3D World | first=Kerrie | last=Hughes | date=2011-08-30 | access-date=2011-12-04}}</ref> * In November 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Grip Entertainment, which develops behavior control systems for computer-controlled characters in video games.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://business.financialpost.com/2011/11/07/autodesk-acquires-montreals-grip-entertainment/ | title=Autodesk acquires Montreal's Grip Entertainment (Financial Post) | first=Jameson | last=Berkow | newspaper=Financial Post | date=2011-11-07 | access-date=2011-12-04}}</ref> * In December 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Horizontal Systems, a provider of cloud-based BIM (Building Information Modeling) collaboration solutions for the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsLang=en&newsId=20111216005181&div=1513017897/ | title=Autodesk completes acquisition of Horizontal Systems, Inc.}}</ref> * In 2012, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Qontext, Inc., an enterprise social collaboration platform to accelerate Autodesk's ongoing move to the cloud and expansion of social capabilities in the Autodesk 360 cloud-based service.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121004005463/en/Autodesk-Acquires-Qontext-Social-Collaboration-Platform/ | title=Autodesk Acquires Qontext Social Collaboration Platform| date=4 October 2012}}</ref> * End 2012/Beginning 2013 Autodesk completed the acquisition of PI-VR GmbH, developer of realtime and offline visualization software VRED, heavily utilized in the automotive industry. * On March 19, 2013, Autodesk completed the acquisition of Firehole Technologies, a developer of design and analysis software for [[composite materials]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.compositestoday.com/2013/03/autodesk-acquires-firehole-composites/|title=Autodesk Acquires Firehole Composites|work=Composites Today|date=19 March 2013|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> * On May 18, 2013, [[Tinkercad]] announced it had been bought by Autodesk.<ref>{{cite web |last=Backman |first=Kai |title=Tinkercad has found a new home at Autodesk |url=http://blog.tinkercad.com/2013/05/18/autodesk_tinkercad/ |work=tinkercad.com |publisher=TinkerCAD |date=18 May 2013 |access-date=19 May 2013 |archive-date=7 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607183338/http://blog.tinkercad.com/2013/05/18/autodesk_tinkercad/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Tinkercad is a browser-based 3D [[solid modeling]] tool for [[rapid prototyping]] known for its simple interface and entry-level ease of use.<ref>{{cite web|last=Herrman|first=John|title=How to Get Started 3D Modeling and Printing|url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/how-to-get-started-3d-modeling-and-printing|work=PopularMechanics.com|publisher=Hearst Communication|access-date=19 May 2013}}</ref> * In October 2013, Autodesk signed an agreement to acquire structural fabrication and detailing software- Advance Steel from Graitec.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-structural-fabrication-and-d |title=Autodesk Signs Agreement to Acquire Structural Fabrication and Detailing Technology from Graitec |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222090251/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-structural-fabrication-and-d |archive-date=2015-12-22 }}</ref> * In February 2014, Autodesk completed the acquisition of [[Delcam]], a UK based supplier of advanced CAD/CAM software for the manufacturing industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-completes-acquisition-delcam|title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Delcam|access-date=25 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416191658/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-completes-acquisition-delcam|archive-date=16 April 2014}}</ref> * In March 2014, [[Creative Market]] announced it had been bought by Autodesk.<ref>{{cite news |title=Building the World's Marketplace for Design. |url=https://creativemarket.com/blog/2014/03/19/building-the-worlds-marketplace-for-design |work=Creative Market |date=19 March 2014 |access-date=9 April 2015 }}</ref> Creative Market is a platform for handcrafted, mousemade design content from independent creatives around the world. * In May 2014, Autodesk acquired Nei Nastran, one of three versions of Nastran, the FEA solver.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.3dcadworld.com/autodesk-acquires-nei-nastran-solver/ | title=Autodesk Acquires NEi Nastran Solver | date=19 May 2014 }}</ref> * In May 2014, Autodesk acquired Within Technologies, a company founded by Siavash Haroun Mahdavi.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Terry|first1=Wohlers|title=Autodesk Tools for 3D Printing|url=https://wohlersassociates.com/blog/2014/10/autodesk-tools-for-3d-printing/|publisher=Wohlers Talk|date=26 October 2014}}</ref> * In June 2014, [[Shotgun Software]] announced that it had been acquired by Autodesk.<ref>{{cite web |title=Blastoff! |url=http://blog.shotgunsoftware.com/2014/06/blastoff.html |work=shotgunsoftware.com |publisher=Shotgun Software |date=25 June 2014 |access-date=9 April 2015 }}</ref> Shotgun Software are the publishers of the popular "Shotgun" project tracking software for media and entertainment content creation. *In July 2014, Autodesk acquired Topolabs Technology, a company founded by James Page which pioneered the use of 3D toolpaths for FDM/FFF additive manufacturing systems. *In August 2015, Autodesk signs agreement to acquire SeeControl.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Autodesk Signs Agreement to Acquire SeeControl {{!}} Autodesk - Newsroom - Press Releases|url = http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-seecontrol|website = news.autodesk.com|access-date = 2016-02-22|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160205164548/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-seecontrol|archive-date = 2016-02-05}}</ref> * In April 2016, Autodesk announced that it had acquired SolidAngle, creator of the Arnold rendering software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/autodesk-boosts-advanced-rendering-capabilities-through-acquisition-solid-angle|title=Autodesk announces acquisition of SolidAngle|website=news.autodesk.com|access-date=January 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201235426/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/autodesk-boosts-advanced-rendering-capabilities-through-acquisition-solid-angle|archive-date=February 1, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> * In June 2016, Autodesk acquired [[CadSoft Computer GmbH]], creator of the [[PCB design]] software [[EAGLE (program)|EAGLE]], from [[Premier Farnell]].<ref>{{cite journal |author-first=Mike |author-last=Buetow |date=2016-06-27 |journal=Printed Circuit Design & Fab |publisher=UP Media Group Inc. |url=http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/index.php/news-itemid-fix/10964-autodesk-acquires-eagle-from-cadsoft |title=Autodesk Acquires Eagle from Cadsoft |access-date=2017-09-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917100642/http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/index.php/news-itemid-fix/10964-autodesk-acquires-eagle-from-cadsoft |archive-date=2017-09-17}}</ref> *In July 2018, Autodesk announced that it had acquired Assemble Systems.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/09/autodesk-acquires-assemble-systems-to-build-up-its-construction-tech-vertical/|title=Autodesk acquires Assemble Systems to build up its construction tech vertical|last=Lunden|first=Ingrid|date=July 9, 2018|work=TechCrunch|access-date=July 10, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> *In November 2018, Autodesk announced that it would acquire [[PlanGrid]], a San Francisco-based provider of construction productivity software.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fortune.com/2018/11/20/autodesk-plangrid-construction/|title=Autodesk to Buy Construction Startup PlanGrid for $875 Million|work=Fortune|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en}}</ref> *In December 2018, Autodesk announced that it would acquire BuildingConnected, a San Francisco-based construction bid-management platform.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://adsknews.autodesk.com/pressrelease/autodesk-to-acquire-buildingconnected/|title=Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected for $275 Million|language=en}}</ref> *In April 2020, Autodesk announced that it had invested in [[Aurigo Software]] to Bolster Construction Technology Offering for Owners. Aurigo provides a full lifecycle cloud software to plan, design, build and operate construction assets.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Doyle|first=Stacy|date=2020-04-14|title=Autodesk Invests in Aurigo Software to Bolster Construction Technology Offering for Owners|work=Autodesk Corporation|url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-invests-aurigo-software-bolster-construction-technology|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref> *On July 14, 2020, Bridgit Inc. announced that Autodesk had raised $9.4 million in venture capital to take an ownership stake in the Canadian company which makes Bridgit Bench, an online construction work force and resource planning software.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Silcoff|first=Sean|date=2020-07-14|title=Autodesk takes ownership stake in Canadian construction software company Bridgit|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-autodesk-takes-ownership-stake-in-canadian-construction-software/|access-date=2020-07-14}}</ref> *On July 22, 2020, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Pype, a [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based provider of cloud-based solutions for automating construction project management workflows.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Haidar|first=Faizan|title=Autodesk acquires construction software provider Pype at an undisclosed amount|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/autodesk-acquires-construction-software-provider-pype-at-an-undisclosed-amount/articleshow/77111744.cms|access-date=2020-07-23}}</ref> * In November 2020, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Spacemaker, a cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and generative design to rapidly create, optimize, iterate, and evaluate design alternatives for buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Autodesk Acquires Spacemaker: Offers Architects AI-powered Generative Design to Explore Best Urban Design Options|url=https://adsknews.autodesk.com/pressrelease/autodesk-aquires-spacemaker|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Autodesk News}}</ref> * In February 2021, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Innovyze, a provider of smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation technology, for $1{{nbsp}}billion.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/autodesk-spends-1-billion-to-acquire-innovyze/ |title=Autodesk spends $1 billion to acquire Innovyze |date=2022-02-24 |website=[[ZDNet]] |first=Natalie |last=Gagliordi}}</ref> * In December 2021, Autodesk announced that it would acquire ProEst, a cloud-based construction estimating product.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autodesk-to-acquire-cloud-based-estimating-company-proest-301446043.html |title=Autodesk to Acquire Cloud Based Estimating Company ProEst |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=PR Newswire}}</ref> * In January 2024, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Payapps, a cloud-based construction claim software.<ref>{{cite press release | url=https://adsknews.autodesk.com/en/news/autodesk-to-acquire-payapps/ |title=Autodesk Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire Payapps For Global Payment And Compliance Management |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=ADSK news}}</ref> * In May 2024, Autodesk announced that it had acquired Wonder Dynamics, a cloud-based 3D animation and VFX tools founded by actor and producer [[Tye Sheridan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spangler |first1=Todd |title=Tye Sheridan's Wonder Dynamics AI-Based 3D Animation and VFX Tools Company Acquired by Autodesk |url=https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/tye-sheridan-wonder-dynamics-autodesk-1236013358/ |website=Variety |date=May 22, 2024}}</ref> * In August 2024, Autodesk announced that it had acquired key intellectual property from Golaem, as well as their team. Golaem was a French software vendor specialized in crowd simulation, their main product was a plug-in for Maya.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cgchannel.com/2024/08/autodesk-acquires-golaem/ |title=Autodesk acquires Golaem |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=CG Channel}}</ref>
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