Design & Engineering


  • Design and Manufacturing – Design fundamentals

    Design fundamentals in theProduct Design & Manufacturing Collection In this post… Why fundamentals?Foundations for Inventor, Fusion, and AutoCADWhat your peers sayResources Why fundamentals? Powerful tools can often be complex. And while we’ve made the software in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection approachable for all kinds of users—from novices to experts—it often helps to start…


  • Understanding the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) in Manufacturing 

    Explore how the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) affects manufacturing operations, how to calculate COPQ, and how tools like Autodesk Vault and Fusion Manage can help reduce it by integrating quality control into the entire product lifecycle. In a highly competitive market, manufacturers feel the pressure to deliver reliable, defect-free products. However, despite technological advances…


  • Design for Assembly: Enhancing Mechanical Design and Streamlining Production

    As the manufacturing industry evolves, the significance of design for assembly and the advanced capabilities of Autodesk Inventor will help manufacturers reach their objectives and sustain a competitive edge. Efficiency and precision are paramount in the world of manufacturing. Companies strive to reduce production costs, improve product quality, and shorten time-to-market. One effective strategy to…


  • Design for Assembly: Enhancing Designs and Streamlining Production

    Design for Assembly (DFA) is essential for designs and streamlining production, offering significant benefits such as cost reduction and improved product quality. Learn more about DFA and how Autodesk Inventor providing tools to support its principles and help manufacturers to achieve their goals and maintain competitive advantage. Efficiency and precision are top priorities in the…


  • Understanding the Basics of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

    Learn the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and why it’s important for precision engineering. Discover how Autodesk Inventor streamlines GD&T applications for better manufacturing and quality control. Manufacturing excellence relies upon precision, efficiency, and seamless communication between design and production. Every part, assembly, and mechanism—from aerospace components to everyday electronics—relies on consistent geometry…


  • Autodesk Inventor 2026 What’s New

    It’s time to announce another great release for Autodesk Inventor! Discover over 140 enhancements to help you solve your everyday design challenges. Each of them are carefully crafted to improve user experience, enhance functionality, and streamline design processes. Check out the following video demonstrations for some of the highlights for this release. If you want…


  • The Future of Industrial Machine Design: Trends and Innovations

    The future of industrial machine design is driven by exciting trend. Autodesk Inventor helps designers be more innovative, improve efficiency, and deliver superior products.


  • Revolutionizing Change Management with Autodesk’s Cloud PLM

    Explore how Autodesk’s cloud PLM solution transforms change management by automating revisions, ensuring complete traceability, and streamlining product development for enhanced efficiency and quality.


  • Understanding 3D Engineering: It’s Importance, Benefits, and Trends

    3D engineering has become a cornerstone of modern design and manufacturing, offering unparalleled accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.


  • Best Practices for Scaling Design Automation

    Design automation tools boost innovation, streamline manufacturing, and reduce repetitive tasks, helping meet customer demands.


  • Modal Analysis: An In-Depth Look

    Modal analysis is an important tool in design and manufacturing processes, ensuring product reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.


  • Large Assemblies: 10 Tips for Managing Them in Autodesk Inventor

    Working with large assemblies in Inventor can get complex. Let’s dive into 10 tips that will help you work more efficiently.