Create your products using the latest 3D product design and manufacturing software, including Inventor, AutoCAD and Fusion 360.
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Why 2D Technical Drawings Still Matter—Even in a 3D‑First Design World
Learn why 2D technical drawings remain essential in a 3D‑first world, how associative drawings work, and why Autodesk Fusion and Inventor lead for manufacturing. 3D modeling has transformed how engineers and product designers work. Parametric models, assemblies, and digital simulation make it…
Design & Engineering
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Driving Fabrication Accuracy With Inventor’s MBD Capabilities and Connected Data in Vault
Explore how Model‑Based Definition (MBD) in Autodesk Inventor, combined with connected product data in Autodesk Vault, improves fabrication accuracy by replacing drawing‑centric workflows with a single, controlled digital definition of design intent. What Is fabrication accuracy in manufacturing? Fabrication accuracy refers to…
Autodesk Inventor
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Meet Autodesk Assistant in Inventor 2027
Autodesk Inventor has consistently proven itself as a superpower for automation. The specialized modeling tools quickly design sheet metal, tube and pipe, and weld frames. iLogic reduces the time it takes to perform modeling changes from days to just minutes. These features…
Design & Engineering
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Cost of Poor Quality Categories: How Supplier Defects Drive Hidden Manufacturing Costs
Explore cost of poor quality categories and how supplier defects increase COPQ through scrap, rework, and warranty costs, and how to reduce the impact. Supplier defects are one of the most persistent and expensivie contributors to the cost of poor quality (COPQ)…
Design & Engineering
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Autodesk Inventor 2027 what’s new
Autodesk Inventor 2027 introduces a new wave of enhancements focused on helping engineers design faster, work smarter, and stay connected across their workflows. This release brings meaningful improvements to everyday productivity, powerful new AI-driven capabilities like the Autodesk Assistant, expanded automation through…
Autodesk Inventor
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Moving from 2D to 3D: A Practical Path with Inventor and AutoCAD
Explore a realistic path to move from 2D to 3D with AutoCAD and Inventor in PDMC. Keep your DWGs while gaining automation, precision, and manufacturing-ready data. For many engineering and manufacturing teams, 2D drawings remain the backbone of daily work. AutoCAD has…
Design & Engineering
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The High Cost of Engineering Bottlenecks: How Autodesk PDMC Reduces Design Cycle Times in Industrial Machinery
Engineering bottlenecks slow industrial machinery manufacturers and increase costs. Learn how the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collections streamlines workflows, reduce cycle times, and accelerate product delivery. Industrial machinery (IM) manufacturers are constantly faced with high expectations for custom configurations and faster…
Design & Engineering
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Building Flexible Manufacturing Systems for Unpredictable Markets
This article examines the importance of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) in navigating volatile markets. It explains how modular and reconfigurable setups help manufacturers pivot production and manage supply disruptions. Learn how Autodesk solutions, like Inventor and Fusion, facilitate agility through automated asset…
Production
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What Are GD&T Symbols and Why Do They Matter?
This article explains the five main categories of GD&T symbols: form, orientation, location, profile, and runout. It details how each category controls specific geometric variations. It also highlights how Autodesk Inventor integrates these symbols into 3D models using Model-Based Definition for automated…
Design & Engineering
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Accelerate Time-to-Market and Reduce Risk: The Six Phases of NPI Explained
Learn how structured NPI processes cut time-to-market by up to 50%, improve quality, and enable cross-functional collaboration for manufacturing leaders. Why NPI matters New Product Introduction (NPI) is the structured process that transforms ideas into market-ready products. Companies that implement formal NPI…
Design & Engineering
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Unlocking the Full Potential of PDMC: Why Adding Fusion to Your Manufacturing Workflow Is a Game-Changer
Boost efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate production by adding Autodesk Fusion to PDMC workflows for a fully connected design-to-manufacturing process. If you’re already using Autodesk’s Product Design and Manufacturing Collection (PDMC), you know the value of having a comprehensive suite of tools…
Industry Cloud for Manufacturing
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Complete Guide to GD&T Symbols: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Discover the complete guide to GD&T symbols, their categories, standards, and practical applications across industries. Learn how Autodesk Inventor makes geometric dimensioning and tolerancing easier for beginners, improving design accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, and quality control. Modern manufacturing demands precision beyond basic dimensional…
Design & Engineering