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{{Short description|American software company}}
{{COI|date=April 2017}}
{{redirect-distinguish| Bluebeam|Project Blue Beam}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
|name = Bluebeam, Inc.
| name = Bluebeam, Inc.
|type = Private
| type = [[Private company|Private]]
|logo =
| logo = Bluebeam logo.png
| foundation = {{start date and age|2002}}<ref name=pr/>
|company_slogan =
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| location = [[Pasadena, California]], United States
|foundation = 2002
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| area_served = Worldwide
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|location = [[Pasadena, California]], United States of America
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| industry = [[Software]]
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|area_served = Worldwide
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| products = Bluebeam Revu<br/>Bluebeam Vu<br>Bluebeam Vu iPad<br>Studio Server
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|industry = [[Software]]
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| homepage = {{url|bluebeam.com}}
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|products = Bluebeam Revu<br>Bluebeam Vu<br>Bluebeam Revu for iPad<br>Bluebeam Vu for iPad<br>Bluebeam Q<br>Studio Server<br>bFX
| num_employees = 500
|homepage = [http://www.bluebeam.com Bluebeam.com]
| parent = [[Nemetschek|Nemetschek SE]]
}}
}}
'''Bluebeam, Inc.''' is an American software company founded in 2002 and headquartered in [[Pasadena, California]], U.S.A with additional offices in [[Chicago, Illinois]], [[San Diego, California]] and [[Manchester, New Hampshire]].<ref>{{cite web
'''Bluebeam, Inc.''' is an American software company founded in 2002 and headquartered in [[Pasadena, California]], United States, with additional offices in [[Chicago, Illinois]]; [[San Diego, California]]; and [[Manchester, New Hampshire]].<ref name=pr>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://www.bluebeam.com/us/press-room/press-kit.asp
| url=/proxy/http://www.bluebeam.com/us/press-room/press-kit.asp
| title=Meet Bluebeam Software
| title=Meet Bluebeam Software
| author=Bluebeam Software
| author=Bluebeam Software
| accessdate=13 March 2014}}</ref> The company specializes in designing tools for creating, editing, marking up, collaborating and sharing [[PDF]] documents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bluebeam Products|url=http://www.bluebeam.com/us/products/}}</ref> Their main product is [[Bluebeam Revu]], an alternative to [[Adobe Acrobat]].<ref>{{cite web
| accessdate=13 March 2014}}</ref> The company specializes in designing tools for creating, editing, marking up, collaborating and sharing [[PDF]] documents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluebeam.com/solutions/revu|title=Revu, Digital Workflow Solution with Studio|website=Bluebeam, Inc.}}</ref> Their main product is Bluebeam Revu.<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0001268.html
| url=/proxy/http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0001268.html
| title=Interview with Richard Lee, CEO of Bluebeam Software
| title=Interview with Richard Lee, CEO of Bluebeam Software
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| accessdate=15 May 2013}}</ref>
| accessdate=15 May 2013}}</ref>


In October 2014, Bluebeam was acquired by [[Nemetschek]] for $100 million and the company's software has more than 650,000 users.<ref>[http://www.bluebeam.com/us/company/nemetschek-bluebeam-faq.asp bluebeam.com: Bluebeam Joins Nemetschek]</ref><ref>[http://www.nemetschek.com/en/presse/press-releases/detail/nemetschek-successfully-concludes-acquisition-of-bluebeam-software/ Nemetschek successfully concludes acquisition of Bluebeam Software]</ref>
In October 2014, Bluebeam was acquired by [[Nemetschek]] for $100 million and the company's software has more than 1.6 million users.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluebeam.com/company/about-bluebeam|title=About Us|website=Bluebeam, Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nemetschek.com/en/presse/press-releases/detail/nemetschek-successfully-concludes-acquisition-of-bluebeam-software/ |title=Nemetschek successfully concludes acquisition of Bluebeam Software |access-date=2016-12-05 |archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20170925181710/https://www.nemetschek.com/en/presse/press-releases/detail/nemetschek-successfully-concludes-acquisition-of-bluebeam-software/ |archive-date=2017-09-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Bluebeam specializes in solutions for the desktop, mobile and server environment.<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://www.paperlessofficeblog.com/bluebeam-studio-server-summary/
| title=Bluebeam Studio Server Summary
| date=8 January 2013
| author=McDowell, Moana
| publisher=The Paperless Office Blog}}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==
Bluebeam Software’s products include:
Bluebeam Software's products include:
* Bluebeam Revu for PDF creation, markup and editing.<ref>{{cite web
* Bluebeam Revu for [[PDF]] creation, markup and editing.<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://www.pcworld.com/article/256398/mark_up_pdfs_even_while_your_coworkers_do_with_bluebeam_revu.html
| url=/proxy/http://www.pcworld.com/article/256398/mark_up_pdfs_even_while_your_coworkers_do_with_bluebeam_revu.html
| title=Mark Up PDFs--Even While Your Coworkers Do--With Bluebeam Revu
| title=Mark Up PDFs--Even While Your Coworkers Do--With Bluebeam Revu
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| author=Brandt, Clare
| author=Brandt, Clare
| publisher=PCWorld
| publisher=PCWorld
| accessdate=7 June 2012}}</ref> Revu is available in three editions: Standard, CAD and eXtreme.<ref>{{cite web
| accessdate=7 June 2012}}</ref>
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* Bluebeam Vu for PDF viewing on [[Windows]] and the [[iPad]]. Vu for the [[Windows]] platform includes Bluebeam Studio for online collaboration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluebeam.com/solutions/vu|title=Vu, Free PDF Viewer|website=Bluebeam, Inc.}}</ref>
| url=/proxy/http://www.mindsystems.com/bluebeam.php
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* Bluebeam Vu [[iPad]], a complimentary iPad app for PDF viewing.<ref>{{cite web
| title= The Bluebeam Revu PDF Advantage
| date=2014
| author=
| publisher=Mindsystems.com}}</ref> All editions include Bluebeam Studio for online collaboration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Edit, Markup & Collaborate on PDFs on Bluebeam Revu|url=/proxy/http://www.bluebeam.com/us/products/revu/}}</ref>
* Bluebeam Revu iPad for PDF markup and editing on the iPad.<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bluebeam-revu/id528122602?mt=8
| title=Bluebeam Revu
| date=28 April 2014
| author=Bluebeam Software
| publisher=iTunes App Store}}</ref>
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* Bluebeam Vu for PDF viewing on [[Windows]] and the [[iPad]]. Vu for the [[Windows]] platform includes Bluebeam Studio for online collaboration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bluebeam Vu - Free PDF Viewer|url=http://www.bluebeam.com/us/products/free-viewer/}}</ref>
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* Bluebeam Vu iPad, a complimentary iPad app for PDF viewing.<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://architosh.com/2012/08/new-bluebeam-vu-app-for-the-ipad/
| url=/proxy/http://architosh.com/2012/08/new-bluebeam-vu-app-for-the-ipad/
| title=New Bluebeam Vu App for the iPad
| title=New Bluebeam Vu App for the iPad
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| author=H-R, Britney
| author=H-R, Britney
| publisher=Architosh}}</ref>
| publisher=Architosh}}</ref>
* Bluebeam Q is an enterprise, server-based solution for companies that want to centrally control and automate PDF publishing and processing.<ref>{{cite web
* Studio Server is a server-based program for firms that want to use Bluebeam Studio to collaborate and share information in a locally hosted [[operating environment|environment]].<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://carolhagen.wordpress.com/tag/bluebeam-q/
| title=How Architectural and Engineering Firms Convert Thousands of Files to PDF Quickly
| date=5 June 2013
| author=Hagen, Carol
| publisher=Carol's Construction Technology Blog}}</ref>
* Studio Server is a server-based solution for firms that want to use Bluebeam Studio to collaborate and share information in a locally hosted environment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Studio Server - Bluebeam|url=/proxy/http://www.bluebeam.com/us/products/studio-server/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://www.informationweek.com/bluebeam-offers-pdf-collaboration-behind-the-firewall/d/d-id/1098156
| url=/proxy/http://www.informationweek.com/bluebeam-offers-pdf-collaboration-behind-the-firewall/d/d-id/1098156
| title=Bluebeam Offers PDF Collaboration Behind The Firewall
| title=Bluebeam Offers PDF Collaboration Behind The Firewall
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| publisher=InformationWeek
| publisher=InformationWeek
| accessdate=7 June 2012}}</ref>
| accessdate=7 June 2012}}</ref>
* bFX integrates Bluebeam Revu with online project management systems, plans rooms and websites.<ref>{{cite web
| url=/proxy/http://www.bluebeam.com/us/products/bfx/
| title=bFX
| date=
| author=Bluebeam Software
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| publisher=bluebeam.com}}</ref>


== Previous Products ==
== Previous Products ==
* Pushbutton PDF <ref>{{cite web|title=BLUE BE AM SOFTWARE DEBUTS PUSHBUTTON P DF FOR S OLIDWORKS AT SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2003|url=/proxy/http://bluebeam.com/us/press-room/articles/1-16-03.pdf|website=Bluebeam, Inc.|publisher=Bluebeam, Inc.|accessdate=27 April 2017|archiveurl=/proxy/https://web-beta.archive.org/web/20150401125943/bluebeam.com/us/press-room/articles/1-16-03.pdf|archivedate=1 April 2015|date=16 January 2003}}</ref>
* Pushbutton PDF <ref>{{cite web|title=BLUE BE AM SOFTWARE DEBUTS PUSHBUTTON P DF FOR S OLIDWORKS AT SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2003|url=/proxy/http://bluebeam.com/us/press-room/articles/1-16-03.pdf|website=Bluebeam, Inc.|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20150401125943/http://bluebeam.com/us/press-room/articles/1-16-03.pdf|archive-date=1 April 2015|date=16 January 2003|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.bluebeam.com}}


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"Bluebeam" redirects here. Not to be confused with Project Blue Beam.
Bluebeam, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustrySoftware
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002)[1]
HeadquartersPasadena, California, United States
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsBluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Vu
Bluebeam Vu iPad
Studio Server
Number of employees
500
ParentNemetschek SE
Websitebluebeam.com

Bluebeam, Inc. is an American software company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States, with additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; San Diego, California; and Manchester, New Hampshire.[1] The company specializes in designing tools for creating, editing, marking up, collaborating and sharing PDF documents.[2] Their main product is Bluebeam Revu.[3]

In October 2014, Bluebeam was acquired by Nemetschek for $100 million and the company's software has more than 1.6 million users.[4][5]

Products

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Bluebeam Software's products include:

  • Bluebeam Revu for PDF creation, markup and editing.[6]
  • Bluebeam Vu for PDF viewing on Windows and the iPad. Vu for the Windows platform includes Bluebeam Studio for online collaboration.[7]
  • Bluebeam Vu iPad, a complimentary iPad app for PDF viewing.[8]
  • Studio Server is a server-based program for firms that want to use Bluebeam Studio to collaborate and share information in a locally hosted environment.[9]

Previous Products

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bluebeam Software. "Meet Bluebeam Software". Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Revu, Digital Workflow Solution with Studio". Bluebeam, Inc.
  3. ^ BK (10 March 2004). "Interview with Richard Lee, CEO of Bluebeam Software". Socaltech.com. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  4. ^ "About Us". Bluebeam, Inc.
  5. ^ "Nemetschek successfully concludes acquisition of Bluebeam Software". Archived from the original on 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  6. ^ Brandt, Clare (29 May 2012). "Mark Up PDFs--Even While Your Coworkers Do--With Bluebeam Revu". PCWorld. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  7. ^ "Vu, Free PDF Viewer". Bluebeam, Inc.
  8. ^ H-R, Britney (28 August 2012). "New Bluebeam Vu App for the iPad". Architosh.
  9. ^ Carr, David F (6 June 2011). "Bluebeam Offers PDF Collaboration Behind The Firewall". InformationWeek. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  10. ^ "BLUE BE AM SOFTWARE DEBUTS PUSHBUTTON P DF FOR S OLIDWORKS AT SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2003" (PDF). Bluebeam, Inc. 16 January 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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