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Code Blocks in Autodesk Inventor: A Simple Path to iLogic Automation
Learn how Code Blocks makes iLogic automation in Autodesk Inventor easier with visual, block‑based rules that help designers automate tasks and learn iLogic faster. Automation has long been one of Autodesk Inventor’s biggest advantages. For years, iLogic has helped designers and engineers automate repetitive tasks, configure complex designs, and enforce design standards directly inside their…
Design & Engineering
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Factory Simulation Basics: How Manufacturers Use Simulation to Design Better Production Systems
Learn the basics of factory simulation, including use cases, benefits, and how manufacturers use FlexSim to model, test, and optimize production systems before making real‑world changes. Factory simulation has become a foundational tool for manufacturers looking to improve throughput, reduce risk, and make better decisions before committing changes on the shop floor. Instead of relying…
Production
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Top Benefits of Warehouse Simulation Software for Manufacturers
Learn how warehouse simulation software helps manufacturers identify bottlenecks, model warehouse processes, and optimize operations using Autodesk FlexSim. As manufacturers face rising labor costs, tighter service‑level expectations, and increasing operational complexity, warehouse performance has become a critical competitive lever. Decisions about layout, staffing, automation, and process flow all carry high risk when tested directly in…
Production
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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 possible to design faster, collaborate better, and validate ideas earlier than ever before.…
Design & Engineering
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10 Essential Factors for Choosing Discrete Event Simulation Software
Discover the top factors for choosing discrete event simulation software, from execution speed and optimization to digital twins and Industry 4.0, with insights on Autodesk FlexSim. Discrete event simulation (DES) has become a critical decision‑making tool for organizations designing, operating, and optimizing complex systems. From factories and warehouses to healthcare facilities and logistics networks, simulation…
Autodesk FlexSim
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Global Fire Equipment Transforms Manufacturing with Fusion Operations and ERP Integration
Learn how Global Fire Equipment gained real‑time visibility, ERP‑connected production control, and better traceability using Fusion Operations. Manufacturing fire detection and emergency systems demand precision, visibility, and control. Now part of Global Safety Systems (GSS) Group alongside two other companies and operating under world-leading fire and safety organization Ampac, Global Fire Equipment’s growth brought another level of production complexity. Any number of the combined 100+ products, multiple production styles, and vastly different…
Autodesk Fusion Operations
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Custom Orders at Scale: Using Inventor to Streamline One‑Off and Configurable Building Products
Learn who Autodesk Inventor helps building product manufacturers efficiently deliver one‑off and configurable custom orders at scale by using parametric modeling, configurable design workflows, and connected engineering data. The challenge of custom orders in building products Building product manufacturers rarely produce the same design twice. Whether it’s doors, windows, facades, railings, structural components, or architectural…
Uncategorized
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Concurrent Design Without Chaos: How Autodesk Vault Keeps Teams in Sync
Learn how Autodesk Vault supports concurrent design with secure version control, centralized data, and real‑time engineering collaboration. Product development rarely happens in isolation. Mechanical designers, electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, and external partners often need to work on the same product at the same time. While this concurrency accelerates innovation, it also introduces risk, such as,…
Autodesk Vault
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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 how closely manufactured parts match the intended design geometry, tolerances, and functional requirements…
Autodesk Inventor
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What is Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Manufacturing?
Explore statistical process control, its importance in reducing process variability, and the tools used for real-time monitoring. Learn how Autodesk Vault enhances SPC implementation by providing centralized data management, collaboration features, and integration with design tools. What is statistical process control (SPC) in manufacturing? Statistical process control (SPC) is a quality management method that uses…
Data & Process
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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 save time so you can focus on more important work. So what’s next…
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) in manufacturing. While defects may first appear as isolated quality issues, their true…
Design & Engineering