Autodesk Inventor
3D parametric CAD software from Autodesk designed for mechanical engineering, product design, and simulation. Offers integrated CAM, CAE, and product data management capabilities.
Why it matters
Inventor competes with SOLIDWORKS in the mid-market mechanical design segment. It provides native PLM and simulation, allowing engineers to remain within the Autodesk ecosystem.
Related concepts
This term appears in
Cite this definition
Finocchiaro, Michael. “Autodesk Inventor.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/autodesk-inventor