Founded on January 30, 1982, in Mill Valley, California, Autodesk, Inc. is a leading software company that provides 2D and 3D design software for various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment. The company's core mission is to empower innovators with the tools to design and make a better world. Autodesk's product lineup includes integrated BIM tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD, and entertainment content creation tools such as 3ds Max and Maya. Their software solutions are sold globally through a network of dealers and distributors.
Notable figures associated with Autodesk include founders John Walker and Dan Drake, as well as current CEO Andrew Anagnost and Chairman Crawford W. Beveridge. Autodesk is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker ADSK and is a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 indices. The company reported a revenue of $5.01 billion in 2023. Autodesk's impact is significant across multiple sectors, driving innovation in design and manufacturing processes worldwide, and leveraging AI to help companies meet increasing demands efficiently.
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