Autodesk Factory Design Suite

Autodesk® Factory Design Suite is an integrated 2D and 3D factory layout and optimization solution that can help you create more efficient factory layouts by developing a digital model of your factory. The solution complements AutoCAD® and Autodesk® Inventor® software with workflows that enhance accuracy, design efficiency, and communication.

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Create factory layout models that help you quickly evaluate multiple what-if layout scenarios, so you can determine the best solution before any equipment is installed. Use factory-specific visualization tools to impress potential clients with immersive and interactive layout proposals in 3D rather than difficult-to-interpret multilayered 2D drawings.

Optimize Your Factory Layout Process

Use Factory Design Suite to create layout designs much faster than you could with traditional factory layout workflows. Analyze existing 2D layouts for more efficient material flow and transform layout liabilities into profit-generating assets. Incorporate Point Cloud scans to capture the as-built state of your factory, drastically reducing manual measurement. Perform engineering reviews and explore factory layouts with interactive 3D virtual walk-throughs. And because Factory Design Suite supports the DWG™ file format, you can continue to use valuable legacy data and improve your familiar AutoCAD workflow without making drastic workflow changes.

Meet Tight Project Schedules

Work faster with automated workflows and a factory-centric work environment in both AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software. Automatically convert 2D drawings into 3D layout models. Then integrate reusable 3D machine and factory component models to find the most optimal layout solution.

Collaborate More Effectively with Suppliers and Partners

Develop immersive, high-quality 3D animations and visualizations to improve communication. Include models from suppliers—regardless of CAD format—in your layout, shrink-wrapping and stripping them of unwanted details. Reduce installation risks by analyzing the digital factory model for clashes and space constraints before they become on-site problems.

Build Your Digital Factory

Autodesk Factory Design Suite adds factory-specific functionality to AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Autodesk® Navisworks® software. It combines this functionality with powerful visualization software—Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design and Autodesk® Showcase®—to help manufacturers improve innovation, collaboration, and flexibility as they respond to changing business requirements.

Autodesk Factory Design Suite adds the following factory-specific functionality in AutoCAD:

• Optimize 2D layout for material flow efficiency

• Access large library of factory content

Autodesk Factory Design Suite adds the following factory-specific functionality in Autodesk Inventor:

• Convert 2D drawings into 3D layouts automatically, and build accurate factory models

• Drag and drop 3D models of factory assets on top of your 2D floor plan

• Access large library of 3D parametric factory content

• Add smart connection points and landing surface definitions on an asset

Autodesk Factory Design Suite adds the following factory-specific functionality in Autodesk Navisworks:

• Benefit from the introduction of factory floor concept

• Get associative updates with Autodesk Inventor

• Use factory-specific layout tools

Compare the 3 Suites:

Standard	Premium	Ultimate
AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 AutoCAD® Mechanical 2012 Autodesk® Vault® 2012 Autodesk® Showcase® 2012 Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Utilities 2012	AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 AutoCAD® Mechanical 2012 Autodesk® Vault® 2012 Autodesk® Showcase® 2012 Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Utilities 2012 Autodesk® Inventor® 2012 Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012 Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2012	AutoCAD® Architecture2012 AutoCAD® Mechanical 2012 Autodesk® Vault® 2012 Autodesk® Showcase® 2012 Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Utilities 2012 Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012 Autodesk® Inventor® Professional 2012 Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2012

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