Design & Engineering

Learn how to manage late-stage design changes in Autodesk Inventor without disrupting workflows. Discover how PDM tools like Autodesk Vault keep revisions controlled, traceable, and aligned across engineering and manufacturing teams. Late-stage design changes are inevitable. A supplier issue, a manufacturability concern, or a last-minute requirement can force updates when a design is already close…

Learn what design intent means in CAD, why it matters for parametric modeling, and how Autodesk Inventor helps engineers build stable parts, assemblies, and configurable products that update predictably. A 3D model can be geometrically correct and still be a poor engineering asset. If a simple change causes sketches to flip, features to fail, assemblies…

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…

See how model-based definition (MBD) in Autodesk Inventor improves manufacturing accuracy, quality, and collaboration, and when it’s worth adopting. For most manufacturing teams, the 3D model has been the real source of truth for years. The drawing just made it official. Model-based definition (MBD) changes that dynamic. Instead of translating the model into a drawing…

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…

Engineering teams can improve profitability by applying Design for Assembly (DFA) principles early in the development cycle. This article explores how technical strategies for part reduction and assembly simulation ensure efficient production. Autodesk Inventor provides professional tools to automate bill of materials and optimize complex mechanical designs, streamlining manufacturing. Design for assembly (DFA) is an…

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 Autodesk Inventor helps engineers design industrial machinery, automate custom equipment design, manage large assemblies, and accelerate product development. What is industrial machinery design? Industrial machinery design is the process of engineering machines and mechanical systems used in production, manufacturing, and heavy-duty operations. It covers everything from early concept and CAD modeling to simulation,…