Autodesk Factory Design Suite 2012 is a 2D & 3D factory layout and optimization solution that helps you make better layout decisions by creating a digital prototype of your factory. It provides tools for optimizing 2D layouts for efficient material flow, integrating 2D layout data with 3D models of machine and facility components, and 3D factory-specific visualization and analysis to help teams make better layout decisions before any equipment is installed. Only Factory Design Suite offers unique factory-specific functionality in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software and combines them with powerful visualization and analysis tools that can foster greater collaboration, flexibility, and innovation when responding to changing business requirements

Three Editions of the Autodesk Factory Design Suite allow you to choose the Edition which can best enable your designers to create innovative, cost-effective and agile designs:

Factory Design Suite - Standard Edition - Factory Layout Design for AutoCAD
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Standard 2012 enables layout designers to more efficiently design, document, and share factory layout drawings in the DWG file format.

• Utilize unique factory layout functionality in AutoCAD software
• Create facility layouts with built-in workflows
• Analyze your layout for material flow efficiency
• Large library of factory content included
• Evaluate multiple what-if layout scenarios earlier in the design process

Includes:

• AutoCAD Mechanical - Accelerate the creation and revision of mechanical drawings with all the functionality of AutoCAD software plus a complete set of mechanical design productivity features.
• AutoCAD Architecture  
• Autodesk Factory Design Suite Utilities
• Autodesk Showcase - Transform CAD data into compelling imagery, movies, and interactive presentations to improve the design review process, secure internal buy-in, and win competitive bids.
• Autodesk Vault - Gain more control over your design data with software for managing design creation, simulation, and documentation processes.

Factory Design Suite - Premium Edition - 3D Factory Layout & Visualization
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Premium 2012 contains everything in the standard edition plus optimized tools for creating compelling 3D visual layouts of machine lines and entire manufacturing facilities:

• Automatically convert 2D drawings into 3D layouts
• Create intelligent 3D models of custom factory equipment
• Drop intelligent 3D factory content on top of the 2D floor plan
• Explore factory layouts with interactive 3D virtual walk-throughs
• Communicate ideas and build factory layout proposals in 3D

Includes everything in Factory Design Suite Standard Edition Plus

• Autodesk Inventor - Create an accurate 3D digital prototype in less time with the world’s best 3D mechanical design software. 
• Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 
• Autodesk 3ds Max Design - Demonstrate the operation of designs in real-world settings, for visual validation of product usage with Autodesk 3ds Max Design.  

Factory Design Suite - Ultimate Edition - Advanced Factory Layout & Equipment Design
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Ultimate 2012 contains everything in the Premium edition, plus advanced capabilities that can help machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers better design, optimize, and visualize factory layouts and equipment:

• Analyze clashes and space constraints
• Simulate movement of material
• Design, visualize, and simulate factory equipment
• Automate customization of commonly used assemblies
• Automated tools for designing pipe runs and electrical cable and harness

Includes everything in Product Design Suite Premium Edition Plus

• Autodesk Inventor Professional - Accelerate product design and manufacturing with advanced product simulation, routed systems design and tooling creation.
• Autodesk Navisworks Manage 

More at: www.autodesk.com/factorydesignsuite