Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has recently announced significant updates to its Forge platform, a cloud-based development ecosystem designed to empower developers and businesses across multiple industries. At the inaugural Forge DevCon event, Autodesk highlighted new tools, services, and strategic investments aimed at transforming how products are designed, manufactured, and managed.
Since its launch in December, the Forge platform has seen rapid adoption, with early users leveraging its capabilities to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation. According to Amar Hanspal, Senior Vice President of Products at Autodesk, the platform is being used for a wide range of applications—from part inspection and sub-sea surveying to drone-assisted mine management and cost estimation optimization. "There's a huge demand for a scalable and user-friendly platform that supports manufacturing and AEC applications," he said. "Combining our APIs with developer creativity opens up endless possibilities."
The Forge platform offers a suite of cloud-based services, including APIs and SDKs, that connect design, engineering, visualization, and production workflows. Key features include:
- **Viewer**: A web and mobile tool that supports over 50 file formats, enabling real-time collaboration and markup.
- **Model Derivative API**: Converts and prepares design files for online viewing and data extraction.
- **Design Automation API**: Enables AutoCAD script execution in the cloud, ideal for batch processing and automation.
- **Authentication**: A secure, open-standard method for third-party access without exposing user credentials.
- **Data Management API**: Streamlines data handling across Autodesk platforms like A360, Fusion 360, and BIM 360 Docs.
- **3D Print API**: Simplifies 3D printing workflows from model preparation to remote monitoring.
- **Reality Capture API**: Transforms photos into 3D models, including geolocation data when available.
Autodesk continues to integrate Forge APIs into its core products, helping developers build innovative applications that enhance design, collaboration, and construction workflows.
In addition to platform improvements, Autodesk has launched the Forge Fund, investing in companies that build solutions on or connected to the Forge Platform. Initial investments include:
- **3D Robotics (3DR)**: Using Forge’s Reality Capture API to develop aerial data analytics for infrastructure and construction.
- **MakeTime**: An online manufacturing platform connecting buyers with CNC machine suppliers, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- **Seebo**: A SaaS platform that integrates IoT with Autodesk design tools, enabling smart product development.
Forge DevCon serves as a hub for developers, offering learning resources, support, and business opportunities. The community spans industries like AEC, Manufacturing, AR, and IoT, all supported by Autodesk’s expertise in cloud development.
To encourage exploration, Autodesk is offering free, unlimited access to the Forge platform in eligible countries until September 15, 2016. More details can be found at forge.autodesk.com.
Autodesk continues to innovate, empowering creators worldwide with tools that turn ideas into reality. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
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