Jim Byrne

Maintaining design intent in complex parametric assemblies is a challenge that compounds at each revision cycle. This article explores how Autodesk Inventor supports mechanical engineers and designers through structured feature relationships, iLogic-driven automation, and purpose-built tools for creating configurable, reusable components. A mechanical design may look perfect on screen, but it can still fail in…

Learn how Autodesk Inventor’s enhanced assembly mirror workflow gives designers more control through associative placement, flexible mirroring options, and design‑intent‑driven workflows. Mirroring components in an assembly is a common task in mechanical design. From left‑ and right‑hand versions of components to symmetrical assemblies, mirroring saves time and helps maintain consistency. But in real‑world workflows, mirroring…

Learn how PHS West scaled design automation and product configuration with Autodesk Inventor, reducing errors and cutting sales drawings from hours to minutes. PHS West, a leading manufacturer of highly configurable medical carts and large-scale data center infrastructure solutions, has built its reputation on quality, customization, and close collaboration with customers. As product complexity and…

Learn how Autodesk Inventor now supports publishing assemblies to Content Center, making reusable sub‑assemblies easier to standardize, place, and configure across designs. For many Inventor users, Content Center has long been a cornerstone of efficient design workflows. It’s where teams manage and reuse standard components, including fasteners, hardware, and purchased parts, without reinventing the wheel…

Learn how engineers manage motion and kinematics in industrial machinery design, including advanced techniques for managing mechanical degrees of freedom and detecting interference. Industrial machines are complex assemblies of multiple moving parts that must interact without physical contact. For successful use in the field, engineers need to determine how these components move relative to one…

Learn how Code Blocks makes iLogic automation in Autodesk Inventor easier with visual, block‑based rules that help designers automate tasks and learn iLogic faster. Automation has long been one of Autodesk Inventor’s biggest advantages. For years, iLogic has helped designers and engineers automate repetitive tasks, configure complex designs, and enforce design standards directly inside their…

Explore how Model‑Based Definition (MBD) in Autodesk Inventor, combined with connected product data in Autodesk Vault, improves fabrication accuracy by replacing drawing‑centric workflows with a single, controlled digital definition of design intent. What Is fabrication accuracy in manufacturing? Fabrication accuracy refers to how closely manufactured parts match the intended design geometry, tolerances, and functional requirements…

Autodesk Inventor has consistently proven itself as a superpower for automation.  The specialized modeling tools quickly design sheet metal, tube and pipe, and weld frames.  iLogic reduces the time it takes to perform modeling changes from days to just minutes.  These features save time so you can focus on more important work.  So what’s next…