Jim Byrne
Design fundamentals in the
Product Design & Manufacturing Collection
In this post…
Why fundamentals?
Foundations for Inventor, Fusion, and AutoCAD
What your peers say
Resources
Why fundamentals?
Powerful tools can often be complex. And while we’ve made the software in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection approachable for all kinds of users—from novices to experts—it often helps to start by building a strong foundation of skills first. That way, you can rest assured that all of your designs are as high-quality, precise, and efficient as they can be.
Below you’ll find links to foundational overviews of the most popular tools in the collection:
- Create precise and detailed 2D and 3D designs
- Streamline design workflows for enhanced productivity
- Seamlessly integrate design tools for a cohesive design process
- Improve collaboration and accuracy in design projects
Of course, you can always go further and explore more detailed posts about advanced design & simulation, advanced manufacturing, factory layout, and visualization.
Everything you need to get started quickly with Inventor, Fusion, and AutoCAD is right here
Each one of our design fundamentals modules grounds you in the tools that thousands of designers and engineers rely on, just like you. Choose from:
- Inventor: comprehensive 3D mechanical design and simulation tools for creating detailed part and assembly models
- Fusion: the all-in-one cloud CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB platform that helps you go from design to manufacturing faster
- AutoCAD: industry-leading 2D drafting and documentation capabilities for precise drawings and schematics
“For us, the dream scenario is being able to hand control over technology to the people on the factory floor or at the construction site. For that to happen, it’s vital that these tools keep their user-friendliness. Ideally, you want to be able to take someone from the workshop and train them up in 15 minutes, and then let them run with it.”
– Anders Bundsgaard, Founder and CEO, Odico
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