Autodesk, the developers of AutoCAD and 3DS Max purchase Maya developers, Alias for $182 million
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3D Studio Max, Maya peacefully co-exist...for now
Game developers using Alias' Maya or other products need not worry about their software becoming obsolete or replaced by Autodesk's as a result of the acquisition. Autodesk said it will "continue to develop the Alias product lines in conjunction with Autodesk's complementary products and technologies." As stated in the FAQ, "After the transaction closes, Autodesk plans to continue to sell all of the products currently offered by both organizations."
It is conceivable that somewhere down the line, Alias and Autodesk could offer new software that offers the best of both Maya and 3ds Max. "By combining the two companies' products and services, we will create a suite of software and services that will let customers produce compelling products, movies, games and advertising more quickly, and with better data management capabilities, than ever before," said Autodesk.
3D Studio Max, Maya peacefully co-exist...for now
Game developers using Alias' Maya or other products need not worry about their software becoming obsolete or replaced by Autodesk's as a result of the acquisition. Autodesk said it will "continue to develop the Alias product lines in conjunction with Autodesk's complementary products and technologies." As stated in the FAQ, "After the transaction closes, Autodesk plans to continue to sell all of the products currently offered by both organizations."
It is conceivable that somewhere down the line, Alias and Autodesk could offer new software that offers the best of both Maya and 3ds Max. "By combining the two companies' products and services, we will create a suite of software and services that will let customers produce compelling products, movies, games and advertising more quickly, and with better data management capabilities, than ever before," said Autodesk.