Inventor
Design and engineering solutions for 3D mechanics, simulation, visualization and documentation.
Autodesk Inventor is the ideal solution for precise 3D design, drawing and documentation. It offers powerful functions for parametric, direct, free-form and rule-based design as well as comprehensive tools for machine, sheet metal, frame, pipe and cable design.
With integrated tools for model-based definitions, you can embed manufacturing data directly into 3D models, which optimizes your workflows and improves your teamwork.

- Share feedback with the integrated collaboration tools
- Efficient working with automated processes
- BIM-Create individual and customized designs


Share feedback with the
integrated tools
Work seamlessly with anyone, regardless of their location or the CAD software they use.
Use cloud-based design reviews to gather feedback from project stakeholders anytime, anywhere. Monitor your product development cycle efficiently with a centralized data source to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Efficient working with automated processes
Quickly adapt your designs to your customers’ requirements using iLogic-based workflows.
Access the Inventor API to create custom add-ons and enhance your projects. You can also explore Autodesk Platform Services to connect your data, applications and enterprise software.


BIM-Create individual and customized designs
Increase your sales opportunities by providing product data in the native format of the Revit product family.
Use data exchange to collaborate on customized designs based on AEC data. Improve BIM interoperability with Informed Design for Inventor and ensure seamless integration and cross-platform collaboration.
Inventor 2025: What’s new?
Improved function for surface elements increases your design productivity.
Accelerate product development with optimized simplifications and faster placement of screws.
Improve collaboration and meet global standards with enhanced 3D annotation and 2D drawing documentation.
The modernized user interface for sheet metal creation increases flexibility in product development.
Thanks to the updated interoperability for architecture, design and construction data, you can work together more effectively.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Warum soll ich Inventor verwenden?
Inventor offers engineers a complete set of powerful design solutions for 3D modelling, simulation, visualization and documentation. With Inventor you can create a virtual representation of the end product and validate form, fit and function before production.
Wer verwendet Inventor?
Mainly engineers and mechanical engineers when it comes to automation and special tools for design and production preparation.