Autodesk Acquires Rules-Based Design Automation Technology

Autodesk has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the iLogic software and related technology from Canada-based Logimetrix, Inc. iLogic is Logimetrix's desktop rules-based design automation technology. Terms were not disclosed. The addition of the iLogic technology will strengthen the Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping by bringing user friendly tools for rules-based design and automation to mainstream manufacturers.

"The acquisition of iLogic technology will extend rules-based design and automation capabilities to the desktop, opening doors to new and enhanced workflows for users that are unrivaled in the manufacturing industry," said Robert "Buzz" Kross, senior vice president of Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions. "Individual engineers and workgroups will have the ability to more easily capture design intent directly into digital prototypes and create digital prototypes through automation without requiring any programming."