Autodesk was founded in 1982 to market the then-revolutionary AutoCAD software, which was a computer-aided design application used to create technical drawings. The program was used by design, engineering, and architecture companies.
Today the company has expanded and become a pioneer in 3D design, engineering, and digital entertainment software. AutoCAD and Revit software are used for design and Maya is a 3D animation software used in film visual effects and video game development.
Autodesk trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ADSK, is a member of the S&P 500, is #897 in the Fortune 1000, has 8,823 employees, and had $2.51 billion in revenue in 2014.
AutodeskAutodesk was founded in 1982 to market the then-revolutionary AutoCAD software, which was a computer-aided design application used to create technical drawings. The program was used by design, engineering, and architecture companies.
Today the company has expanded and become a pioneer in 3D design, engineering, and digital entertainment software. AutoCAD and Revit software are used for design and Maya is a 3D animation software used in film visual effects and video game development.
Autodesk trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ADSK, is a member of the S&P 500, is #897 in the Fortune 1000, has 8,823 employees, and had $2.51 billion in revenue in 2014.
