Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) introduced a new release of AutodeskInventor
Engineer-to-Order software that can be deployed over the web,
providing access to real-time, 3D visualization and pricing information
for customized product configurations. Manufacturers can more accurately
predict the actual cost of a completed design, generate more precise
proposals and reduce overall lead time for product delivery.
Autodesk Inventor Engineer-to-Order automates the order and bid process
right at the point of sale by providing easy-to-use tools for capturing
business and engineering rules. The new browser-based access is powered
by Autodesk Inventor Engineer-to-Order Server, as well as new templates
and modules that can significantly reduce the time it takes to develop
and maintain Engineer-to-Order applications. This new capability makes
it easier for sales teams to do on-the-fly analysis of one-off custom
designs from virtually any location, without having the software locally
installed.
Swedish press manufacturer, AP&T, develops and sells hydraulic presses
and complete production lines for the manufacturing industry. Using a
modular-based system, AP&T can help provide automotive, indoor climate
and domestic appliances customers with simple updates for existing
equipment or complete customized production solutions. "We see enormous
opportunities with Autodesk Inventor Engineer-to-Order as it's helped us
speed up product development and reduce time required for routine design
and engineering tasks. The cost estimate errors in predicting key
components decreased from 10% to just 1%," says Mikael Karlsson, project
manager, AP&T "Being able to develop five times faster doesn't seem
impossible when we are meeting our targets."
Unlike many other configuration tools, Autodesk Inventor
Engineer-to-Order integrates with AutodeskInventor
software and AutoCADsoftware — providing a straightforward path to creating and
maintaining a single digital model in a multidisciplinary engineering
environment.
Streamlining Product Configuration, Optimizing Resources
Using the application, sales teams can help set customer expectations,
capture crucial requirements and accurately predict margins — all before
a proposal is submitted.