• The Digital Factory: Analytics and Cloud Platforms for Smarter Manufacturing Decisions

    Examine how advanced analytics and cloud platforms turn manufacturing into digital factories with actionable insights for agility and flexibility. Learn how Autodesk Factory Design Utilities unifies design, simulation, and collaboration to optimize operations and stay resilient in a competitive and unpredictable market.…


  • Simulation-Driven Lean Manufacturing

    Learn how discrete event simulation improves lean manufacturing by modeling real operations and testing new ideas before changes occur on the shop floor. Manufacturers operate under constant pressure to extract greater throughput from the same assets and uphold demanding delivery schedules. Lean…


  • Desktop Connector for Fusion – What’s New

    We are excited to announce a major release of Autodesk Desktop Connector for Fusion.  If you are new to this technology, then you came to the right place. We will explain what it is used for and cover all of the enhancements.…


  • 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…


  • The Ultimate Guide to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for Efficient Supply Chain Management

    This comprehensive guide explores the fundamentals of material requirements planning (MRP), its evolution, key components, benefits, implementation, and future trends. Material requirements planning (MRP) is a vital system for manufacturers aiming to optimize production and inventory management. It calculates the materials needed,…


  • 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…


  • How Connected Data Is Transforming The Digital Factory

    A digital factory integrates cloud platforms, connected data, and automated workflows to boost throughput, streamline operations, and enable manufacturers to adapt quickly for smarter, more efficient production. Digital factories are quickly becoming the foundation of modern manufacturing, thanks to powerful cloud platforms…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • Trends in Industrial Automation: Transforming Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond

    Industrial automation, projected to reach $378.57 billion by 2030, is being transformed by IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI, edge computing, collaborative robots, and 5G. These technologies enhance real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Industrial automation – key takeaways The manufacturing…


  • 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…


  • 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…