Industrial automation, projected to reach $378.57 billion by 2030, is being transformed by IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI, edge computing, collaborative robots, and 5G. These technologies enhance real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Industrial automation – key takeaways The manufacturing landscape is changing as emerging technologies reshape how companies approach production, efficiency, and…
Production
Slot creation in Inventor simplifies mechanical design with built-in tools, offering straight and curved slot options, constraints application, and best practices to enhance workflow, precision, and project quality. As mechanical designers and engineers, we’re always looking for ways to speed up the design process. One effective method is using the built-in slots in Inventor. Creating…
Autodesk Inventor
Learn how managing injection molding shrinkage it via design and simulations minimizes warpage and ensures quality and efficiency. Shrinkage in injection molded parts is a fundamental challenge for mold engineers. It directly impacts dimensional accuracy, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency. Every type of plastic shrinks as it changes from molten to solid, and the rate and…
Design & Engineering
The digital factory is changing manufacturing by making processes more agile, scalable, and resilient through real-time data, automation, and integrated design tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, and Factory Design Utilities. The digital factory is creating a significant shift in manufacturing. Advanced technologies and innovative software platforms have transformed traditional, rigid processes into agile, data-driven, and resilient…
Design & Engineering
Factory design is made easy with Autodesk’s solutions that enhance the process through integrated tools, improving collaboration, efficiency, and overall manufacturing output. Imagine a world where the creation or retrofitting of your next factory translates into enhanced manufacturing output. Construction progresses alongside machine installation and the evolving production line. This is a world void of…
Production
Learn more about how finite element analysis (FEA) enhances product design, safety, and cost-efficiency and how Autodesk solutions can help. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful computational tool for predicting how products react to real-world forces, vibration, heat, fluid flow, and other physical effects. It’s an important part of the design and manufacturing process,…
Design & Engineering
Autodesk Vault PLM enhances data integration across various departments, enabling streamlined processes, improved collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to optimize product development and organizational efficiency. Data is one of the most powerful assets in manufacturing, driving innovation, efficiency, and a competitive edge. While engineering departments have long used data to design and develop products, other departments…
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Inventor supports design for assembly principles by providing tools that simplify the assembly process, reduce costs, and improve product quality through efficient design practices. Design for assembly (DFA) is a strategic approach in product design focusing on simplifying the assembly process to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality. By implementing DFA principles,…
Design & Engineering
Unlocking efficient BOM management with PLM is essential for modern product development, as it integrates CAD and BOM information, automates workflows, and provides lifecycle visibility, enabling businesses to make better decisions faster and deliver high-quality products efficiently. We’ve all heard the saying “Putting the cart before the horse,” which perfectly explains the way many businesses…
Autodesk Fusion Manage
Learn how the PDMC collection, including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion can take your manufacturing processes to new heights. From 2D to 3D with the PDMC collection Although 3D design applications have been available to manufacturers for over 20 years, many companies still heavily rely on 2D design. This primarily stems from the fact that…
Design & Engineering
The Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection offers innovative tools to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and improve product performance across various industries. What makes the collection so powerful?? The Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection includes a suite of tools that empower designers and engineers to bring their visions to reality. It provides capabilities that…
Design & Engineering
Engineering data management combines AI-driven processes and cloud-native systems to acquire, organize, analyze, and protect complex engineering data throughout the product lifecycle. Learn how modern EDM transforms manufacturing efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. Engineering data management (EDM) has evolved from simple file storage to become the backbone of modern manufacturing and product development. In 2025, organizations…
Data & Process