Autodesk today announced that it has signed a definitive agrement todo acquire alias, a privately held developer of 3d graphics technology, for $182 million in cash. This acquisition Will grow Autodesks expertise and oferings in the film and video, interactive games, media, web, consumer products, industrial design, automotive, architecture and visualization markets. Autodesk anticipates that the transaction Will close within the next four todo six months.
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