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Opticore acquisition by Autodesk
Autodesk acquires graphics communication software provider in bid to deliver advanced technologies
Autodesk has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of Opticore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Design Communication, based in Gothenburg, Sweden that provides software for interactive and realistic 3D visualisations and presentations The acquisition underscores Autodesk's continued drive to deliver solutions that support best-in-class designers and manufacturers and enable them to implement a complete Digital Prototyping solution
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Opticore is a premier graphics communication software provider delivering advanced technology used to produce believable, highly interactive and realistic 3D digital product visualisations and presentations.
Opticore products exploit digital prototypes from computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided-industrial-design (CAID) to reduce the need for physical prototypes, shorten development cycles and increase communication between designers, managers and customers.
Autodesk currently plans to continue the development of Opticore technology and supporting Opticore customers.
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Through the combination of Autodesk and Opticore expertise and technology, Autodesk will be able to deliver even more advanced visualisation solutions by exploiting real-time ray tracing and a deep engineering knowledge base.
"The acquisition of Opticore technology is part of Autodesk's commitment to set the direction for Digital Prototyping and offer a complete solution across the Manufacturing industry," said Robert "Buzz" Kross, senior vice president, Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions.
"By adding Opticore products, Autodesk intends to offer the most complete design visualisation solution in the market, providing automotive and product designers the opportunity to select the most cutting edge visualisation product that best meets their needs".
"Autodesk and Opticore products together will offer the market a superior visualisation solution," says Stefan Hallin, Chairman of Design Communication.
"Customers of both companies will benefit from this announcement".
Opticore customers include major automotive manufacturers in all continents as well as large manufacturers.
Automotive clients include: AUDI AG, Ford Motor Company (with the brands Ford, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover), Hyundai, KIA, FAW, Brilliance Auto, Tata Motor, Mahindra Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Honda and Nissan Mitsubishi.
Consumer product and transportation customers include: Canon Inc, Philips Consumer, Nokia Mobile, Electrolux and Bombardier Trains.
Opticore has almost 50 clients throughout Asia including all eight major automotive manufacturers in Japan. Request free introductory details about products from Autodesk ...
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