Autodesk Inventor Nastran


  • Introduction to Buckling Analysis: What Every Designer Should Know

    This article introduces the principles of structural buckling, explains how instability arises under compressive loads, and explores linear versus nonlinear analysis methods. It then highlights how Autodesk Nastran enables detailed buckling simulations within the design workflow, helping engineers identify failure risks and improve performance before physical testing. Buckling is one of the most sudden and…


  • The Ins and Outs of FEA in Manufacturing

    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,…


  • Simulation Software in Design & Engineering

    Discover the value of simulation software in design and engineering, its applications across industries, and how Autodesk Nastran and Autodesk Fusion provide powerful tools for optimizing product design and manufacturing. Through advanced modeling and analysis capabilities, simulation allows for thorough evaluation of designs under realistic conditions, unlocking efficient problem-solving, cost reduction, and product innovation. Let’s…


  • Flow Simulation and its Importance in Design and Manufacturing

    Understand exactly what flow simulation is, its importance in design and manufacturing, and how Autodesk solutions can help.