Jim Byrne
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 save time so you can focus on more important work.
So what’s next for automation in a world of AI technology?
Introducing Autodesk Assistant, available now in Inventor 2027. Imagine the ability to perform complex tasks or gather information from your designs without writing a single line of code.
A more natural way to design
At its core, the Autodesk Assistant introduces a natural-language interface directly in Inventor. Sitting as a dockable panel alongside your workspace, it enables you to communicate with your model in plain language.
The assistant interprets your intent, interacts with your design data, and executes the task. What once took multiple steps and familiarity with workflows, can now take place in a single prompt.
From manual effort to intelligent automation
Engineers spend a significant portion of their work day on repetitive tasks, leaving little time for innovation. The Autodesk Assistant changes that.
With simple instructions, you can:
- Apply changes across multiple components at once
- Automate repetitive workflows without writing code
- Quickly export images of parts or assemblies
- Gather and summarize design data instantly
Insight at your fingertips
Beyond automation, the Autodesk Assistant brings a new level of awareness to your designs. Instead of manually inspecting features or running separate analyses, you can simply ask:
- Which features fall outside of manufacturing requirements?
- What hole sizes are used across this assembly?
- How do specific parameters vary between components?
The assistant analyzes geometry, interprets parameters, and returns clear, actionable insights, helping you understand your design faster and make better decisions.
A foundation for what’s next
Autodesk Assistant is powered by an expanding ecosystem of intelligent tools that connect directly to your design data. It brings us closer to a future where engineers spend less time navigating tools and more time solving problems, exploring possibilities, and creating meaningful innovations.