Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium 2012 contains all the capabilities of the standard edition, plus tools for Digital Prototyping

* Leading design and documentation—With new and updated tools for 3D conceptual design, model documentation, and reality capture, AutoCAD software helps maximize productivity and quickly drive projects to completion.
* Comprehensive conceptual modeling and surfacing capabilities—Capture ideas digitally, create production-quality geometry, rapidly iterate concepts, and deliver designs addressing aesthetic and functional requirements using Autodesk Alias Design software.
* Award-winning design storytelling and visualization—Use Autodesk 3ds Max Design software to create cinematic-quality product visualizations that more effectively market concept designs.
* Easy-to-use, real-time interactive presentation tools—Create imagery, movies, and interactive presentations with Autodesk Showcase software. Evaluate design variations by more accurately conveying real-world materials, lighting, and environments. Market your products without costly physical prototypes or photo shoots.
* Fully integrated design sketching and graphic communication—Sketch concept designs directly into AutoCAD and tap into a hybrid paint and vector workflow for creative exploration of design concepts and graphic communication using Autodesk SketchBook Designer software.
* Digital sculpting and texture painting—Sculpt and paint design concepts with a higher level of detail with the Autodesk Mudbox™ sculpting and texture painting application.