Autodesk Simulation CFD builds on computational fluid dynamics capabilities that Autodesk gained in the Blue Ridge Numerics acquisition. (Photo: Business Wire) ...

Autodesk Simulation CFD works with Inventor Fusion, letting engineers perform CFD simulations while working in CAD.

Autodesk agrees to acquire Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc., a leading supplier of simulation software, for approximately $39 million in cash.

Autodesk is quietly using Amazon Web Services to harness computing power for its desktop applications and exploring software as a service business models.