Visitors to Sescoi’s new English language website for WorkXPlore 3D, its high speed 3D CAD viewing, mark-up and analysis solution, will be able to download a copy of the system and sign up for live web demos completely free of charge

Autodesk, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ALGOR, Inc., for approximately $34 million. Upon completion of the acquisition, Autodesk's current intent is to integrate ALGOR into its Manufacturing Solutions business unit and to continue developing and selling ALGOR's core product line. Autodesk plans to continue developing the ALGOR products with an open approach, allowing direct data exchange between ALGOR products and multiple computer aided design software offerings. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.