Lost-wax casting (also called investment casting, precision casting, or cire perdue in French) is the process by which a duplicate metal sculpture (often silver, gold, brass or bronze) is cast from an original sculpture. Dependent on the sculptor's skills, intricate works can be achieved by this method.
Autodesk became best known for AutoCAD but now develops a broad range of software for design, engineering, and entertainment as well as a line of software for consumers, including Sketchbook, Homestyler, and Pixlr. On September 24, 2001, Autodesk acquired Buzzsaw for $18 million. 2  On February 21, 2002, Autodesk acquired Revit Technology Corporation a Massachusetts-based developer of parametric building technology for building design, construction, and management, for $133 million in cash.
Autodesk Backburner is a free software application packaged with 3DS Max, Flame, Maya and a range of other Autodesk products.