Farnell element14 has announced a new franchise agreement with Autodesk to sell its products in Europe, including the two new products AutoCAD LT and Fusion 360. AutoCAD LT
Aimed at mechanical design engineers, AutoCAD LT offers smarter tools to bring accuracy to 2D drawings with applications in interpreting 2D drawings and prototypes.
AutoCAD LT is based on AutoCAD technology, a design platform trusted by millions of professionals for more than 30 years. AutoCAD LT now offers features such as line fades and smoother curves for a more impressive visual experience; intelligent dimensioning that automatically generates appropriate measurements based on context; and the ability to produce smaller, smarter, and easier-to-use PDFs and even attach them to drawings.
Intelligent 2D drawing tools minimize repetitive tasks, making work more efficient. With TrustedDWG technology, files are compatible with other Autodesk software and ensure data fidelity.
Autodesk Fusion 360
fosters the future of manufacturing with mechanical design, 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, and 3D prototyping (3D printing).
Fusion 360 is the world's first cloud-based 3D design software and the first 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool of its kind. It brings together CAD, CAM, and CAE, connecting the entire product development process in a single cloud-based tool. It's an integrated, connected, and accessible platform designed for the new ways in which new products are being designed and created.
Autodesk's Fusion 360 connects the entire product development process into a single cloud-based platform that works on Mac and PC, allowing the user to design, test, and manufacture using a single tool.
Peter Wenzel, Global Software Product Line Manager at element14, said regarding the new franchise agreement: “The new Autodesk franchise strengthens Farnell element14’s professional engineering software portfolio and solidifies our position as the engineering software resource for both electronic and industrial engineers. As one of the world’s most trusted providers of CAD tools for all engineering disciplines, Autodesk’s products complement Farnell element14’s existing offering and capabilities and will also provide new mechanical design opportunities for members of our element14 community.”.
Autodesk products are part of Farnell element14's extensive portfolio of embedded, PCB, and mechanical software, available through the element14 Design Center. All major design software categories are available: integrated development environments and compilers, operating systems and middleware, EDA software, mechanical design software, and testing and simulation software. The Design Center also offers customers a wide selection of software and a superior buying experience with free trials and various shipping options, including immediate delivery via eDelivery.
