Autodesk Inventor

  • How Do Engineers Manage Motion, Kinematics, and Interference for Industrial Machinery Design?

    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…

    Design & Engineering

  • Code Blocks in Autodesk Inventor: A Simple Path to iLogic Automation

    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…

    Design & Engineering

  • Why 2D Technical Drawings Still Matter—Even in a 3D‑First Design World

    Learn why 2D technical drawings remain essential in a 3D‑first world, how associative drawings work, and why Autodesk Fusion and Inventor lead for manufacturing. 3D modeling has transformed how engineers and product designers work. Parametric models, assemblies, and digital simulation make it possible to design faster, collaborate better, and validate ideas earlier than ever before.…

    Design & Engineering

  • Driving Fabrication Accuracy With Inventor’s MBD Capabilities and Connected Data in Vault

    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…

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  • Meet Autodesk Assistant in Inventor 2027

    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…

    Design & Engineering

  • Cost of Poor Quality Categories: How Supplier Defects Drive Hidden Manufacturing Costs

    Explore cost of poor quality categories and how supplier defects increase COPQ through scrap, rework, and warranty costs, and how to reduce the impact. Supplier defects are one of the most persistent and expensivie contributors to the cost of poor quality (COPQ) in manufacturing. While defects may first appear as isolated quality issues, their true…

    Design & Engineering

  • Autodesk Inventor 2027 what’s new

    Autodesk Inventor 2027 introduces a new wave of enhancements focused on helping engineers design faster, work smarter, and stay connected across their workflows. This release brings meaningful improvements to everyday productivity, powerful new AI-driven capabilities like the Autodesk Assistant, expanded automation through visual iLogic tools, new part modeling tools, and stronger interoperability enhancements. Watch the…

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  • The ROI of Accurate Factory Layout: Reducing Installation Errors and Construction Rework

    Learn how accurate factory layout reduces installation errors, minimizes construction rework, and improves ROI using Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. During factory layout projects, design teams face the daunting question of how to place heavy machinery and structural elements within tight factory floors. If not handled correctly, inaccurate measurements during the planning phase can lead to…

    Production

  • Moving from 2D to 3D: A Practical Path with Inventor and AutoCAD

    Explore a realistic path to move from 2D to 3D with AutoCAD and Inventor in PDMC. Keep your DWGs while gaining automation, precision, and manufacturing-ready data. For many engineering and manufacturing teams, 2D drawings remain the backbone of daily work. AutoCAD has been a trusted standard for more than four decades, and many organizations have…

    Design & Engineering

  • The High Cost of Engineering Bottlenecks: How Autodesk PDMC Reduces Design Cycle Times in Industrial Machinery

    Engineering bottlenecks slow industrial machinery manufacturers and increase costs. Learn how the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collections streamlines workflows, reduce cycle times, and accelerate product delivery. Industrial machinery (IM) manufacturers are constantly faced with high expectations for custom configurations and faster delivery, all while product complexity continue to rise. Engineering teams often struggle with…

    Design & Engineering

  • Connecting FDU and FlexSim for End‑to‑End Factory Simulation

    Learn how connecting Autodesk Factory Design Utilities (FDU) with FlexSim enables true end‑to‑end factory simulation, improving throughput, reducing risk, and optimizing layout and operations. Production bottlenecks, resource constraints, and unpredictable shifts in demand can derail even the best factory planning. Factory simulation helps address these challenges by revealing how a system behaves under real‑world scenarios…

    Production

  • Building Flexible Manufacturing Systems for Unpredictable Markets

    This article examines the importance of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) in navigating volatile markets. It explains how modular and reconfigurable setups help manufacturers pivot production and manage supply disruptions. Learn how Autodesk solutions, like Inventor and Fusion, facilitate agility through automated asset modeling, process simulation, and cloud collaboration. In modern manufacturing, volatility is the norm.…

    Production