Design & Engineering

  • Desktop Connector for Fusion – Best practices guide

    How is data stored in Fusion? Autodesk Fusion combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB into a single, integrated cloud software platform. Fusion combines fast and easy organic modeling with precise solid modeling, so you can go from design to manufacturing, seamlessly. At a high level, Fusion provides one shared place for you and your team…

    Design & Engineering

  • Unlocking Industrialized Construction with Informed Design in Autodesk Inventor

    Autodesk Informed Design for Inventor allows product managers and engineers to create configurable, manufacturable building product models that seamlessly integrate with architectural workflows, streamlining industrialized construction from design through fabrication. Industrialized construction is transforming the building industry by applying manufacturing principles to accelerate project delivery, enhance quality, and reduce costs. At the heart of this…

    Autodesk Inventor

  • Streamline Title Block Management in Inventor with iLogic Forms

    Optimize your Inventor title blocks easily with iLogic forms. Streamline data entry, maintain CAD standard compliance, and reduce errors with a centralized, easy-to-use interface. Automate title block updates to save time and boost consistency across your projects. Learn how to simplify your workflow today with iLogic. Filling out title blocks in Inventor can often be…

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  • Enhanced Efficiency with Just-In-Time (JIT) Tools in Manufacturing

    JIT tools significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency by automating and optimizing tasks. Autodesk’s Inventor, Vault, and Factory Design Utilities aid in improving production processes and workflows. Are increasing manufacturing inefficiencies giving you a headache? Just-in-time (JIT) tools can streamline and automate tasks, greatly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Let’s explore the uses and benefits of JIT tools, specifically…

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  • Rotation Constraints in Inventor

    Learn how to use rotation constraints in Inventor as well as tools like ViewCube, freeform camera rotation, and orbit tool. These techniques ensure precise component movement, enhancing accuracy and functionality in complex assemblies. One common challenge in assemblies is achieving precise degrees of rotation for components. This is where rotation constraints become critical. Adding a…

    Autodesk Inventor

  • The Long Jump: The Science of Projectile Motion Explained

    Explore the physics behind the Olympic long jump, where speed, takeoff angle, and body mechanics combine in a perfect example of projectile motion. Learn how athletes use science and technique to maximize jump distance and outpace the competition. Track and field events are some of the most watched competitions in the Summer Olympics. The long…

    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…

    Autodesk Inventor

  • 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…

    Autodesk Inventor

  • 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…

    Design & Engineering

  • 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…

    Design & Engineering

  • 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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