The addition of ALGOR simulation technologies will enhance the Autodesksolution for Digital Prototyping with sophisticated new simulationcapabilities such as thermal and fluid flow analysis, enabling customers tobetter optimize and improve product designs before manufacturing.
"The addition of ALGOR product lines to Autodesk's existing portfolio willcomplement our simulation capabilities and provide customers with a morecomprehensive solution for Digital Prototyping," said Robert "Buzz" Kross,senior vice president of Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions. "We look forward toan exciting new chapter in helping our customers make informed productdevelopment decisions."
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for themanufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed thebroadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping solutions to helpcustomers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companiesrely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-worldperformance early in the design process to save time and money, enhancequality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk,visit www.autodesk.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risksand uncertainties, including statements regarding impact of the acquisition onAutodesk's earnings per share, product offerings and the performance of itsbusiness. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially includethe following: difficulties encountered integrating the ALGOR business;whether certain market segments grow as anticipated; the competitiveenvironment in the software industry and competitive responses to theacquisition; and whether Autodesk can successfully develop new products ormodify existing products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance.
Further information on potential factors that could affect the financialresults of Autodesk are included in the company's annual report on Form 10-Kfor the year ended January 31, 2008, and Form 10-Q for the quarter endedOctober 31, 2008, which are on file with the Securities and ExchangeCommission.
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