This class will be an introduction or reintroduction to Inventor mechanical design and 3D CAD software. It will also go into general detail about many of the common issues that come up on the Inventor forums. It is generally understood that there are more intermediate and advanced Inventor software classes at Autodesk University; however, sometimes you need to go back to the basics to discover or rediscover some of the features you might not know about or understand-whether they be hard to find, or confusing to know how to use. This session will feature Inventor Professional software.

Designing a drone is more than just assembling parts—it’s about bringing together electronics, mechanics, and performance into one seamless system. In this session, we will explore how to create a fully functional mechatronic drone using the all-in-one capabilities of Autodesk Fusion software. You’ll learn how to integrate a complete 3D mechanical assembly, and run simulations to validate both thermal performance and structural integrity. Whether you’re an engineer, product designer, or educator, this session will show you how to take your ideas from circuit to sky with efficiency, precision, and confidence.

Say goodbye to missing files, style clashes, and design rework. In this hands-on lab, you’ll build a bulletproof Inventor workflow—drawn from 20 years of technical support expertise—optimizing settings, project files, templates, styles libraries, and Content Center. We’ll craft a live design environment that’s fast, error-free, and scalable for solo or team projects. Test it against real-world chaos and see the difference: efficiency up, headaches down. You’ll leave with a proven cheat sheet distilled from decades of troubleshooting that will help make Inventor work for you. Whether it’s parts or assemblies, unlock a smarter way to design. Bring your workflow into the future—starting here.

In the world of engineering and design, speed and precision are crucial. Whether you’re working on complex mechanical systems, architectural plans, or intricate product designs, the time it takes to create and modify engineering drawings can make or break a project. This session will address both efficiency and faster, accuracy-creating engineering drawings in Autodesk Fusion software. We’ll explore the following innovative solutions/workflows and time-saving best practices that will help you accelerate your drawing process in Fusion: The power of Drawing Automation, Integration, & Customization, smart usage of drawing templates, techniques to speed up dimensioning and annotation, the magic of “shift” button in the Fusion Drawings, hidden gems “osnaps,” cut-copy-paste in Fusion Drawings, more than “just” a sheet bar, reusing title blocks across drawings, and many more. The goal of this session is to empower you with the knowledge to work smarter, not harder, and make your engineering drawing process more efficient and effective using Fusion.

Everywhere you look within Autodesk University, from mainstage to industry keynotes, everyone is talking about Autodesk Fusion software. You've heard how it’s Autodesk’s design and manufacturing platform and that it’s growing faster than any other software in the industry. But you likely still wonder what it’s like to actually use it. Fusion must be something truly special to make everyone so obsessed with this CAD/CAM tool, right? In this AU hands-on lab, you'll experience firsthand what the fuss is all about. Through hands-on exercises, learn how to create a design from scratch, analyze that design, and even optimize it. Then, you'll learn how to program your design for computer numerical control (CNC) milling so you can turn your idea into a reality. You heard that Fusion is the complete end-to-end solution, but now you'll have the opportunity to experience it in action, guided by a team of experts. If you're curious about Fusion, but have never tried it yourself, this beginner-friendly lab is for you!

Why struggle with your current outdated workflows to develop design documents? You can integrate fabrication level modeling into your current workflow and be more efficient—spending more time on engineering and less time on modeling! The current industry standard for engineering firms that use Revit software involves focusing on the out-of-the-box content. Firms struggle with the limitations around modeling advanced systems in Revit. If used correctly, Fabrication Parts for Revit can eliminate the amount of rework that is generated around using Revit design systems. Firms have adopted the approach to build better content and develop stronger templates. But still, modeling systems such as plumbing can be labor intensive. Modeling plumbing systems in AutoCAD Plant 3D software or AutoCAD MEP software can help better bridge the gap for those who struggle with plumbing in Revit.

From traditionally complex and large systems; such as spaceships, airplanes, and cars; to everyday products connected to the Internet of Things; such as wearable fitness devices, home appliances, and car infotainment systems; the products we make are becoming increasingly complex, multi-disciplinary, and interconnected. This requires a shift in our approach to design: from defining digital 3D models of assemblies and parts to defining entire systems; from analyzing components in isolation to analyzing whole systems; from delivering a product that satisfies the technical requirements to delivering an operational capability that satisfies a business problem.

In this class, you’ll discover multiple routes for generating Frame Generator Reference Files. And you’ll see how they can be integrated into top-level assemblies efficiently—where information from reference files can also be used to drive downstream design tasks where associativity between components and assemblies are important and change may occur throughout the design lifecycle. The class will also touch on new and updated workflows where model states and simplification tools can be used to manage assemblies and generate associative BIM-ready models, required by different or cross-industry design teams. This hands-on session is aimed toward the intermediate Inventor user. But it was developed for users who want to explore the Inventor Professional Frame Generator accelerator and its capabilities with high levels of associativity and parametric potential.

ChatGPT can support engineers who lack formal programming experience in writing and refining iLogic rules for Inventor software. In this session, you’ll learn how to create effective prompts, evaluate AI-generated code, and build a repeatable workflow that blends engineering knowledge with AI assistance. The session will include real examples of code generation, debugging strategies, and lessons learned from real-world use.

If there were ever a “required class” for Fusion at Autodesk University—this would be it. In this interactive session, we’ll demystify assemblies in Fusion by grounding you in the core concepts every user needs to build confidently: top-down vs. bottom-up design, internal vs. external components, and finally clear up the confusion between components and bodies. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into Fusion’s brand-new assembly experiences, a transformative shift in how everyone will interact with Fusion design. You’ll learn how these changes simplify best practices, improve collaboration, boost performance, and make Fusion more intuitive—especially for those transitioning from other CAD tools. Whether you're just starting with assemblies or are a seasoned pro, this session will leave you with a clear mental model and the insight into what’s coming to the product.

Have you ever built a 3D parametric model with Inventor software that just EXPLODED? In this class, we will learn how to build reliable, predictable, parametric part models with confidence. We will learn a structured approach that can easily be documented as an office standard. We will learn how to order our feature tree and how to make features adapt without making the model fragile. Finally, we will learn how to document our design intent to make our models easy to “read” and work with. Don't waste any more time fixing bad models. Start with great models—and make them better!

During this roundtable discussion, we will discuss industry challenges, how Fusion Lifecycle software can help manage them, and how to overcome roadblocks when implementing processes in Fusion Lifecycle.

This class will be an introduction or reintroduction to Inventor software. It will also go into general detail about a lot of the common issues that come up on the Inventor Forum. It is generally understood that there are many intermediate and advanced Inventor sessions at Autodesk University; however, sometimes you need to go back to the basics and introduce or reintroduce people to some of these features they might or might not know or understand—whether it’s how to find them, or how to use them. This session features Inventor Professional 2020—2017 software. (The handout will have some Inventor 2016 information)

Сегодня цифровизация и построение цифровых двойников представляют интерес для компаний, стремящихся быть в авангарде технологий и ищущих возможности для расширения бизнеса. В данном обсуждении будет рассмотрен подход компании ТМХ к формированию цифровой стратегии и реализации цифровых двойников подвижного состава. Будучи одним из самых крупных машиностроительных холдингов России и СНГ, особенностью компании является работа на всех этапах жизненного цикла продукции, поэтому необходимо определить границы ЦД для всех участников процесса. Является ли ЦД необходимостью для бизнеса? Что необходимо предпринять компании для успешной реализации ЦД? Что такое цифровой макет изделия, цифровая тень, цифровой завод? В чем их отличия? Следует ли цифровизовать бизнес-процессы компании или сосредоточиться на инженерных данных? Эти и другие вопросы мы обсудим на примере реализации цифровой стратегии ТМХ и построения единой платформы управления разработкой, производством и обслуживанием.