LINCOLN, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Design Data, a leading provider of 3D detailing and Building Information
Modeling (BIM) software, announced it has been chosen as an AEC Industry
Partner by Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 2D and 3D design and
engineering software for the manufacturing, building and construction,
and media and entertainment markets.

“We’re looking forward to expanding
globally and into new markets domestically through Autodesk’s worldwide
reach.”

“Together, our companies will leverage our collective expertise to not
only enhance our existing products, but to create innovative products
and support the work processes of the future,” said Doug Evans, Design
Data’s vice president of sales. “We’re looking forward to expanding
globally and into new markets domestically through Autodesk’s worldwide
reach.”

Design Data’s recent release of SDS/2 Connect, an add-in for Autodesk
Revit Structure software that automatically designs connections within
the Revit environment, provides the foundation for the partnership. The
combination of Revit Structure with SDS/2 Connect helps make it possible
for structural engineers and fabricators to design, conduct code check
analysis, and extend steelwork designs to fabrication within a BIM
workflow.

“Fabricators and structural engineers will benefit greatly from the
partnership between Autodesk and Design Data in being able to realize a
seamless integration between Revit Structure for BIM and connection
design with the SDS/2 Connect add-in for Revit Structure,” said Tom
Culotta Sr., manager of AEC industry partnerships at Autodesk.

As an Autodesk AEC Industry Partner, Design Data and Autodesk will work
together in delivering tightly integrated, industry-specific software
solutions that leverage the power of Autodesk’s 3D modeling and
simulation technologies to create competitive advantage for customers.
Autodesk works with industry partners to combine the resources, ideas,
and creative thinking of trailblazing companies.

About Design Data
Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, since
1981, Design Data produces innovative BIM software for the steel
industry’s engineering, detailing and fabrication sectors, and is an
Autodesk AEC Industry Partner. SDS/2 software products provide automatic
detailing, engineering information, fabrication data and much more,
reducing the time required to design, detail, fabricate and erect steel.
For additional information, visit http://www.sds2connect.com.

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