Manufacturers play a critical role in the creation and smooth operation of modern buildings, factories, and industrial facilities. The building industry encompasses a diverse range of products, systems, and fabrications that incorporate a wide variety of manufacturing processes. In order to succeed in this complex industry, best-in-class manufacturers depend on Autodesk.

As an innovator in Digital Prototyping and building information modeling (BIM), Autodesk is uniquely positioned to deliver better productivity, predictability, and control throughout the project lifecycle. This integration of manufacturing and architectural design practices is helping companies get to market faster, with fewer costs and greater product innovation.

• Design—Drive innovation and create more competitive products.
• Simulate—Validate designs as you work, and reduce costly engineering changes.
• Visualize—Create stunning images of complete products and components in their architectural context before they’re built.
• Collaborate—Organize and share design data between manufacturers, architects, and suppliers.