Autodesk Announces New AutoCAD Plant 3D 2010 Software

By DE Editors

Autodesk, Inc. has announced the availability of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2010, a new software product that brings the benefits of model-based design to mainstream planAutoCAD Plant 3D Box Shott design projects. Built for the design, modelling, and documentation of process plants, AutoCAD Plant 3D makes modern 3D design more accessible to project teams of all sizes.

Built on the AutoCAD platform, AutoCAD Plant 3D is made to increase the productivity of design teams by reducing setup time, facilitating information sharing, and minimizing the impact of changing project information.

“The value of 3D modeling is proven in the process plant industry, but existing design solutions are complex and expensive, serving primarily the largest projects,” said Mark Strassman, vice president, AEC Plant Solutions Group at Autodesk, Inc.  “The most common plant design and engineering projects today are retrofits, upgrades, and expansions that run on tight budgets and fixed shutdown windows. The teams that execute these projects simply can’t afford to waste time and overhead with complicated solutions. Since AutoCAD Plant 3D leverages the familiarity of AutoCAD and the popularity of the .dwg file format, project teams can get up and running quickly, more easily share design information and finish projects faster—with potentially significant savings in time and cost.”

AutoCAD Plant 3D features specification-driven design and standard parts catalogs to help streamline the placement of piping, equipment, and support structures. Integrated AutoCAD P&ID functionality and quick generation of isometric and orthographic drawings are also included. 

For more information, visit Autodesk’s AutoCAD Plant 3D site.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.