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Moldflow is a producer of simulation software for high-end plastic injection molding computer-aided engineering. It is owned by Autodesk.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | Melbourne, Australia 1978 |
| Founder | Colin Austin[1] |
| Headquarters | San Rafael, CA, USA |
| Products | Moldflow Adviser Moldflow Insight |
| Owner | Autodesk, Inc. |
| Website | autodesk.com/moldflow |
Autodesk stable release is Moldflow 2023.
Moldflow was founded in Melbourne, Australia as Moldflow Pty. Ltd. in 1978 by Colin Austin. In 2008 Moldflow was acquired by Autodesk for $297M.[2][3][4]
Products
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Moldflow has two core products: Moldflow Adviser which provides manufacturability guidance and directional feedback for standard part and mold design, and Moldflow Insight which provides definitive results for flow, cooling, and warpage along with support for specialized molding processes. In addition, Autodesk produces Moldflow Design, Moldflow CAD Doctor, Moldflow synergy, Moldflow Magics STL Expert, and Moldflow Structural Alliance that serve as connectivity tools for other CAD and CAE software. They also have a free results viewer, Moldflow Communicator.
References
edit- ^ Blanch, Desley. "Colin Austin - Moldflow And After". www.radioaustralia.net.au. Radio Australia. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Moldflow to be acquired by Autodesk for $297M". Boston business journal. 2 May 2008.
- ^ "Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Moldflow Corporation". Machinist.In. 26 June 2008.
- ^ "Autodesk acquires Moldflow". Works Management. 2 July 2008.