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      Overview

      Work with a complete set of design and engineering tools with Inventor

      Inventor® CAD software provides professional-grade 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tools. Work efficiently with a powerful blend of parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design capabilities.

      Share timely feedback with built-in collaboration tools using Inventor

      Collaborate with key stakeholders (video: 2:23 min.)

      • Work with anyone, anywhere no matter what CAD software they use.
      • Use the cloud-based design reviews in Inventor to collect feedback from key stakeholders wherever they are.
      • Follow the entire product development lifecycle with one data model.

      Use Inventor to satisfy demands for custom products and automated processes

      • Design efficiently using specialized tools for sheet metal, frame design, and tube and pipe.
      • Enable design, documentation, and process automation powered by iLogic.
      • Access Inventor API to create your own add-ins.
      • Go further by investigating Forge Design Automation API for running your job processes in the cloud.

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        Connect 2D and 3D workflows—use the right tool for every mechanical design job. (video: 1:39 min.)

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      See what Inventor customers are doing

      • Video: Learn how one company reduced the time needed to model impellers for their compressors from 2 days to 15 minutes

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        Custom products in minutes

        Designer and manufacturer of oil-free compressors uses iLogic in Inventor to create complex impeller designs in minutes instead of days.

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        Driving business growth with design automation

        Manufacturer of quality stair parts and staircase systems uses iLogic to modernize its process and expedite production of custom stair systems.

      • Video: Using Inventor lets DIS-TRAN improve efficiencies in its modular design process

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        Improve efficiency in engineering and design

        Provider of steel and equipment for constructing high-voltage, open-air substations uses Inventor to help shorten lead time in engineering and design by 20%.

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