Design, Engineer, and Simulate Innovative Products with Professional 3D CAD Tools

Autodesk Inventor is professional-grade 3D CAD software built for engineers, product designers, and manufacturers who need powerful tools for mechanical design, simulation, and documentation. Combining parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design capabilities, Inventor helps streamline product development from concept through manufacturing. Integrated automation, simulation, and engineering workflows reduce repetitive tasks, improve design accuracy, and help teams bring products to market more efficiently. Whether you’re designing machinery, sheet metal components, structural frames, or complex assemblies, Autodesk Inventor provides the tools needed to create reliable, production-ready designs.

Create Accurate Mechanical Designs

• Professional 3D Modeling: Develop precise mechanical parts and assemblies using advanced CAD tools.
• Flexible Design Methods: Combine parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based modeling within a single workflow.
• Comprehensive Engineering Tools: Design machine components, sheet metal parts, structural frames, tube and pipe systems, and cable assemblies.
• Production-Ready Models: Build detailed designs prepared for manufacturing and documentation.

Improve Productivity Through Automation

• iLogic Automation: Automate repetitive design tasks and quickly configure product variations.
• API Integration: Extend functionality by building custom add-ins through the Inventor API.
• Connected Workflows: Integrate with Autodesk Platform Services to support connected engineering environments.
• Efficient Design Updates: Make design changes faster while maintaining project consistency.

Validate Designs Before Manufacturing

• Integrated Simulation: Evaluate product performance before production begins.
• Design Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve product quality and engineering efficiency.
• Model-Based Definition: Embed manufacturing information directly within 3D models to improve communication across teams.
• Engineering Confidence: Reduce costly revisions by validating designs earlier in the development process.

Collaborate Across Design and Manufacturing

• BIM-Ready Workflows: Open and save native Revit Family data for building projects.
• Autodesk Assistant: Access AI-powered in-context guidance, feature recommendations, and troubleshooting directly inside Inventor.
• Improved Collaboration: Support design teams with connected workflows and shared project information.
• Industry-Leading CAD Platform: Built to support modern mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and product development workflows.