Manufacturing Software for Product Design, Engineering & Production

Design, engineer, and manufacture better products with Manufacturing software built for modern production workflows. Our manufacturing software portfolio includes Autodesk’s core design and manufacturing tools, alongside specialised Inventor add-ins such as Woodwork for Inventor and Inventor Tools, supporting end-to-end workflows from concept and detailing to fabrication and production.

These solutions are trusted by manufacturers, engineers, and product designers to improve accuracy, reduce rework, and accelerate time to market across mechanical, industrial, and custom manufacturing environments.

This category includes software solutions for:

Mechanical and product design
Manufacturing-ready 3D modelling and detailing
Sheet metal, machining, and fabrication workflows
CAM and CNC preparation
Data management and design automation
Industry-specific extensions for Autodesk Inventor

All software listed is suitable for commercial manufacturing use, with options for annual subscriptions, multi-year licensing, and volume agreements.

Autodesk Manufacturing Software Solutions

Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

The Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection is a comprehensive suite of professional tools for mechanical design, simulation, manufacturing, and data management. It connects design and production workflows, enabling teams to move from concept to manufacturing with greater speed, accuracy, and collaboration.

The collection includes Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion, Vault, and advanced tools for simulation, CAM, and automation—delivering significant value compared to standalone products.

Key capabilities include:

End-to-end product design and manufacturing workflows
3D mechanical design, simulation, and validation
Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE tools
Design automation and configurable products
Centralised data management and version control

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Inventor is professional 3D mechanical design software used for detailed product development, engineering, and manufacturing-ready documentation.

Key capabilities include:

Autodesk Fusion

Autodesk Fusion unifies CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design into a single platform, enabling connected design-to-manufacturing workflows within one cloud-enabled environment.

Autodesk AutoCAD (Manufacturing Use)

AutoCAD remains essential for 2D drafting, shop drawings, layouts, and manufacturing documentation, with specialised toolsets supporting mechanical and production workflows.

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Vault provides data management and version control for manufacturing teams, ensuring design data integrity across Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion workflows.

Inventor Extensions & Industry-Specific Tools

Inventor Tools & Add-Ons

Specialised tools and utilities for Autodesk Inventor enhance productivity through:

Woodwork for Inventor

Woodwork for Inventor extends Autodesk Inventor with specialised tools for furniture, cabinetry, and joinery design, enabling faster modelling, automated detailing, and production-ready outputs.