Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (PDMC)

The Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection is a comprehensive suite of professional-grade tools designed for engineers and designers who develop complex and custom products, machinery, and systems. It includes powerful enhancements to Inventor and AutoCAD, enabling seamless workflows across design, simulation, documentation, and manufacturing. With fully integrated tools, teams can manage the entire product development lifecycle within a consistent and familiar environment—minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity.

Included Products:

• Inventor Nastran – Finite element analysis (FEA)
• Inventor Tolerance Analysis – Statistical tolerance stack-up analysis
• Inventor CAM – Integrated CAM for CNC machining
• Inventor Nesting – Nesting optimization for sheet metal
• Factory Design Utilities – Tools for digital factory layout design
• Vault Basic – Data management and version control
• AutoCAD – 2D and 3D CAD design
• Fusion – Cloud-based CAD/CAM/CAE platform
• Navisworks Manage – Project review, clash detection, and coordination
• 3ds Max – High-end visualization and cinematic rendering

Key Features:

• Advanced Design and Engineering Tools: Includes Inventor with integrated CAM, FEA (Nastran), Tolerance Analysis, and Nesting for manufacturing-ready models.
• Seamless Workflow Integration: Tools work together in a unified ecosystem—no need to switch between platforms for downstream tasks.
• Full Product Lifecycle Support: From initial concept in AutoCAD to simulation, data management, and production planning.
• Factory Layout and Planning: Factory Design Utilities help visualize and optimize factory floor layouts.
• Cloud-Based Collaboration: Fusion and Autodesk Drive support remote access, versioning, and real-time team collaboration.
• High-Quality Visualization: Use 3ds Max and Autodesk Rendering for photorealistic renderings and animations.
• Project Data Management: Vault Basic provides secure data storage, version control, and team coordination.