
But think about a stair case: lots of directional pieces, complex joints, short parts and long parts … Detailing how it is to be fabricated and assembled could be a time-consuming and error-prone task if done manually, so systems like Graitec’s have been developed to automate the process as much as possible. When a project includes a steel structure, it’s generally specified in the design drawings (a BIM or other CAD model, 2D or 3D). Clearly, this will bolster the company’s BIM and architectural products but also its plant design and civil offerings, since those disciplines also rely on steel and concrete. There’ll be some guidance tweaking, perhaps some memorable quotes … What we weren’t expecting was acquisition news before the event started.Īutodesk just announced that it has acquired Graitec’s Advance Steel and Advance Concrete product lines from Graitec’s shareholders. We should get more details about the restructuring announced earlier this week and about the company’s plans and expectations for its subscription offering - and the effect subscriptions are expected to have on overall operations. It’s going to be an Autodesk kind of day, as the company hosts its annual investor event for much of the day.
