December 13, 2017

Factory Design Utilities

Aldred Boyd | Application Engineer - Technical

Factory Design Utilities

Most Factory layouts are created in 2D in AutoCAD but now you have the option of using Autodesk Factory Design. Ask anyone who creates these layouts what they think about creating the layouts in 3D the answer would be a resounding NO!! What if you could have the best of both world’s and you could continue working in AutoCAD? Well maybe…

Introducing Autodesk Factory Design utilities for AutoCAD and Inventor.

Autodesk Factory Design Utilities (FDU) is one of the enhancements that is currently included in the Product Design and Manufacturing Collection.

FDU enhances both the capabilities of AutoCAD and Inventor in making sure that the work gets done more efficiently. With the FDU add-on, you are able to quickly mock up the layout of the Factory with industry-specific assets (blocks and assemblies/parts). Design in 2D – No problem…Design in 3D – No problem. Change the design in 2D will change the design in 3D and visa versa.

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About the Author

Aldred Boyd | Application Engineer - Technical

Aldred is an Application Engineer with over 22 years of experience working with Autodesk products. His primary focus is in a consultative role for the manufacturing industry, where he identifies potential challenges within a company's workflow and processes. His extensive experience enables him to identify these challenges and resolve them through the addition of software, training, or further development to address the issues encountered.