Design & Engineering

  • Getting Started with iLogic in Inventor: Boost Design Automation and Efficiency

    iLogic in Autodesk Inventor adds intelligence to models—streamlining workflows and improving productivity without requiring extensive programming knowledge. Autodesk Inventor iLogic is a powerful tool that enhances your design process by automating repetitive tasks, improving consistency, and increasing productivity. iLogic in Inventor lets you create rules that automatically update iProperties, replace components, and modify assemblies without…

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  • Does Autodesk Inventor Work on Mac? It’s Easier Than You Think

    If you’re an engineer or designer who happens to own a Mac, then you might be surprised to learn just how simple it is to run Autodesk Inventor on a Macbook or other similar primarily MacOS-based device. Inventor on Mac Being an engineer and designer myself who has more of a hankering for the visual…

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  • Create Slots in Inventor: 5 Easy Ways

    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…

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  • Injection Molding Parts: Key Factors and Strategies for Minimizing Shrinkage

    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…

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  • How the Digital Factory is Disrupting Traditional Manufacturing

    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…

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  • 2D to 3D using DWG underlay

    Most of you reading this article already know the benefits of designing in 3D.  With the 3D model you can quickly create accurate manufacturing drawings, check for interferences in assemblies, run simulations, create toolpaths for CNC, additive manufacturing, and more!  The list goes on. You may have AutoCAD drawings of designs that are not yet…

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  • 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,…

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  • Design for Assembly Principles

    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,…

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  • The Power of the Autodesk PDMC Collection for Manufacturing

    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…

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  • Harnessing the Power of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection for 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…

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  • Embracing Digital Transformation in 3D Engineering

    Embracing digital transformation in 3D engineering is essential for future growth and competitiveness, enabling enhanced collaboration, improved data management, streamlined workflows, and innovative solutions through tools like Autodesk Inventor. 3D engineering has evolved significantly over the past few decades. These changes have been primarily driven by technological advancements and the increased demand for more efficient,…

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  • Machine Design Fundamentals

    Learn about machine design and how Autodesk Inventor provides comprehensive tools for optimizing and streamlining these designs. Machine design involves creating and developing mechanical systems to perform specific tasks. This process transforms concepts into detailed blueprints for manufacturing, incorporating scientific principles, technical knowledge, and creativity. It makes sure that machines are functional, reliable, and efficient,…

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