Autodesk's new Design Suite family unveiled

Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, unveiled a family of software suites for visual, factory and plant design. The new suites will offer increased functionality, interoperability and provide users with a superior user experience through a simpler, more cost-effective purchasing and deployment process. Autodesk Design Suite (for architects and designers working with AutoCAD software, includes AutoCAD, 3ds Max Design and Alias Design), Autodesk Factory Design Suite (for machine and equipment builders, system integrators and manufacturers, includes AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault and Autodesk Navisworks), and Autodesk Plant Design Suite (for plant designers and engineers who need integrated plant design, includes AutoCAD, AutoCAD P&ID, AutoCAD Plant 3D and Autodesk Navisworks). Each suite will be available in several editions, with each edition offering progressively broader and more sophisticated capabilities. The Autodesk Design Suite and the Autodesk Factory Design Suite are now available in select countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The Autodesk Plant Design Suite will be available in July. [source]