Design & Engineering

  • Flow Simulation and its Importance in Design and Manufacturing

    Understand exactly what flow simulation is, its importance in design and manufacturing, and how Autodesk solutions can help.

    Design & Engineering

  • Model-Based Definition (MBD) and The Role it Plays in Modern Manufacturing

    Explore the benefits of model-based definition (MBD), its benefits across manufacturing, and how Autodesk solutions can help. In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, model-based definition (MBD) is emerging as a transformative approach that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration. This blog explores what MBD is, its benefits in manufacturing, its practical applications, and why Autodesk Inventor…

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  • a Screenshot of the Autodesk Inventor user interface, showing a 3D model of a sheet metal item, with an iLogic form for data entry.

    Autodesk Inventor iLogic for data conformance.

    Discover how Autodesk Inventor iLogic can help with consistent data entry for crucial iProperties in preparation for BOM, Partlist, or data transfer to a PLM or ERP system.

    Design & Engineering
  • An image from Autodesk Inventor showing a sheet metal CAD model, with an iLogic form.

    Autodesk Inventor iLogic forms to communicate design intent.

    Unleash the power of Autodesk Inventor with these five iLogic hacks designed specifically for non-programmers. Discover how to build on the intelligence in your design to create configurable models and automate processes. This blog post will guide you on how to efficiently communicate design intent by adding an input form using iLogic. Learn step-by-step how…

    Design & Engineering
  • A patterned panel modeled in Autodesk Inventor.

    Autodesk Inventor Pattern Optimisation with Optimized Compute.

    Understand how the 'Optimized compute' option in Autodesk inventor patterns can speed up pattern generation, and reduce file size on disk.

    Design & Engineering
  • A design engineer works on a prototype machine. The machine is shown as a virtual reality wireframe 3D model, overlaid onto the image. The caption reads 'Find elegant solutions to your most interesting problems'. The text reads 'You belive that good design and engineering can solve any problem, at Autodesk. so do we.'

    AU Year-Round Learning for Product Design & Engineering Professionals

    You believe that good design and engineering can solve any problem. So do we. Explore design and engineering case studies and tutorials from the AU design and make conference to learn more.

    Design & Engineering
  • An image of a 3D model, created in Autodesk Inventor's shet metal envoionment.

    Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal, Flat pattern success—Every time!

    ‘Failure in creating a flat pattern.’ Who needs it? No one wants to create an Autodesk Inventor sheet metal part that won’t unfold! This article by Paul Munford gives tips and tricks to garentee your sheet metal models will unfold every time

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  • Middle school robotics team takes design to the next level with Autodesk Inventor

    A middle school robotics team in Michigan is discovering the power of 3D modeling with help from Autodesk Inventor software. Led by a parent with no previous engineering experience, the team uses the software to visualize concepts, build 3D models, test prototypes virtually, and 3D print parts. This middle school team is bringing their ideas…

    Design & Engineering

  • Autodesk Inventor Resources

    The Inventor team works hard to develop the tools that promote efficiency in your design and manufacturing workflows.  Many of the tools we implement in Inventor begin with the great ideas we receive from designers and engineers who use our software.  Your complete success is a combination of the software that helps your ideas take…

    Design & Engineering

  • Autodesk Inventor 2025 What’s New

    This year marks a monumental milestone for 25 years of Autodesk Inventor, a quarter of a century of designing and making your best products. This release brings over 142 enhancements, each carefully crafted to improve user experience, enhance functionality, and streamline design processes.  We’ve also tackled over 1330 bug fixes, demonstrating our commitment to reliability and…

    Design & Engineering
  • Cover slide for 'Up and Running with Inventor Nastran Tops Tips and Workflow' AU class by Wasim Younis

    Up and Running with Inventor Nastran: Top Tips and Workflows

    Check out this Top Rated session on Inventor Nastrans by Wasim Younis. Class materials from Autodesk University are available free.

    Design & Engineering

  • Autodesk Inventor: Finish Feature

    Inventor 2024 brings a revolutionary feature to the table – the Finish feature, streamlines the process of documenting design appearance and manufacturing methods. The ‘What’s New, Now, & Next’ Webinar prompted a few questions about this feature, so we’ve published this blog post to address them. This tool allows designers to integrate elements such as…

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