About FlexSim
FlexSim Software Products was acquired by Autodesk in November 2023. As a modern, 3D discrete event simulation package, Autodesk FlexSim continues to make simulation-generated solutions more valuable, accessible, and easy to use for our customers.
History
FlexSim began in 1993 with Bill Nordgren (Co-Founder, ProModel Corporation, 1988), Roger Hullinger, and Cliff King, originally under the name F&H Simulations, Inc. F&H Simulations sold, supported, and conducted training courses for Taylor II simulation software—which was owned and developed by Holland’s F&H Simulation B.V (F&H Holland).
In 1998, F&H Holland developed the first-generation 3D object-oriented simulation engine Taylor ED (Enterprise Dynamics). F&H Simulations assisted with the development of robust objects for use in Taylor ED, and continued to sell, consult, and train in the new software.
In 2000, as F&H Holland was being acquired, F&H Simulations took the opportunity to become independent. Dr. Eamonn Lavery and Anthony Johnson joined to oversee product architecture and begin development of a new 3D object-oriented simulation software called FlexSim. F&H Simulations, Inc. changed its name to FlexSim Software Products, Inc. FlexSim 1.0 was released in February 2003, boasting a state-of-the-art simulation engine, a 3D modeling environment, and seamless integration with C++—all firsts in discrete event simulation.
FlexSim Simulation Products, Inc., was acquired by Autodesk in November 2023, with Autodesk FlexSim continuing to help customers model, simulate, and improve manufacturing, material handling, healthcare, logistics, and supply chain operations.