DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
From AutoCAD to Inventor and back again
From AutoCAD to Inventor and back again
Trying to decide if moving from 2D to 3D CAD is right for you? In many cases, the best option is a combination of both.
AutoCAD and Inventor work better together
AutoCAD and Inventor work better together
Design faster and get more from your models by combining the capabilities of AutoCAD and Inventor. Get the flexibility of AutoCAD, including the ability to collaborate with other 2D users. And with Inventor, save time on manual tasks and apply 3D models for downstream use cases.
Design faster and get more from your models by combining the capabilities of AutoCAD and Inventor. Get the flexibility of AutoCAD, including the ability to collaborate with other 2D users. And with Inventor, save time on manual tasks and apply 3D models for downstream use cases.
How AutoCAD and Inventor work together
Create models from AutoCAD geometry
Create models from AutoCAD geometry
You don't have to start from scratch. Import existing DWGTM files into Inventor to create 3D models in minutes.
You don't have to start from scratch. Import existing DWGTM files into Inventor to create 3D models in minutes.
Reuse Inventor models inside AutoCAD
Reuse Inventor models inside AutoCAD
Do your colleagues, partners, or clients use 2D? You can collaborate in 2D workflows by bringing Inventor data into AutoCAD.
Do your colleagues, partners, or clients use 2D? You can collaborate in 2D workflows by bringing Inventor data into AutoCAD.
Improve efficiency across the development cycle
Improve efficiency across the development cycle
Automate modeling tasks, easily handle design changes, optimize performance, and meet manufacturing needs.
Automate modeling tasks, easily handle design changes, optimize performance, and meet manufacturing needs.
See AutoCAD and Inventor in action
3D tools enable innovative designs
3D tools enable innovative designs
Matsunaga creates complex custom wheelchairs with Inventor. See how templates helped them efficiently meet market needs with impactful designs.
Matsunaga creates complex custom wheelchairs with Inventor. See how templates helped them efficiently meet market needs with impactful designs.
Improving efficiency with first all 3D design
Improving efficiency with first all 3D design
Seibu Electric & Machinery has a reputation for quality ultra-precision and mechatronics technology. See how they’ve expanded into new markets.
Seibu Electric & Machinery has a reputation for quality ultra-precision and mechatronics technology. See how they’ve expanded into new markets.
Winning bids with 2D and 3D CAD
Winning bids with 2D and 3D CAD
Bosch Rexroth explored engineering applications of 3D designs to win a lucrative Seaway project. See how they reduced lead time and errors throughout development.
Bosch Rexroth explored engineering applications of 3D designs to win a lucrative Seaway project. See how they reduced lead time and errors throughout development.
Product design & manufacturing collection
Get Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and more—All the professional-grade tools you need for product development and manufacturing planning.
Find the right CAD options for you
We can help you get started with the tools you need to achieve your goals. Complete this form to speak with an Autodesk sales representative.
We can help you get started with the tools you need to achieve your goals. Complete this form to speak with an Autodesk sales representative.
Find the right CAD options for you
We can help you get started with the tools you need to achieve your goals. Complete this form to speak with an Autodesk sales representative.
We can help you get started with the tools you need to achieve your goals. Complete this form to speak with an Autodesk sales representative.
Additional AutoCAD and Inventor resources
AutoCAD and Inventor
Learn the top reasons these two design tools work better together.
Learn the top reasons these two design tools work better together.
2D and 3D CAD webinar
Discover 3 ways connecting 2D and 3D workflows helps you design faster.
Discover 3 ways connecting 2D and 3D workflows helps you design faster.
Autodesk Education Community
Learn more about free Autodesk software access for students, educators, and administrators from qualifying educational institutions.
Learn more about free Autodesk software access for students, educators, and administrators from qualifying educational institutions.