Autodesk Inventor 2026

What is Autodesk Inventor?

Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software provides mechanical design, documentation, and simulation tools.

• A powerful blend of parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design.
• Integrated tools for machine design, sheet metal, frame design, tube and pipe, cable and harness, and more.
• Powerful Model-Based Definition for embedding manufacturing information directly in the 3D model.

Share feedback with built-in collaboration tools

• Work with anyone, anywhere no matter what CAD software they use.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders anywhere using cloud-based design review.
• Track your product development lifecycle with a single data source.

Move more efficiently with automated processes

• Quickly reconfigure your designs for customers with workflows powered by iLogic.
• Access Inventor API to create add-ins.
• Explore Autodesk Platform Services to connect your data, applications, and enterprise software.

Deliver custom designs that are BIM ready

• Increase sales opportunities by providing product data in native Revit family format.
• Use data exchanges for collaboration when creating custom fabrications around AEC data.
• Boost BIM interoperability with Informed Design for Inventor (US Site).