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Description

Inventor® Nastran® is a finite element analysis (FEA) tool integrated within CAD software, enabling engineers and analysts to perform a diverse range of studies using various materials. This software provides comprehensive simulation capabilities that encompass both linear and nonlinear stress analysis, dynamic simulations, and heat transfer assessments. It is exclusively accessible through the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, which includes a suite of powerful tools designed to enhance workflows within Inventor. In addition to advanced simulation features, this collection also offers 5-axis CAM, nesting tools, and access to software like AutoCAD and Fusion 360, ensuring a holistic approach to product design and manufacturing processes. By utilizing Inventor Nastran, professionals can streamline their analysis and improve their design outcomes significantly.

Description

IgniteTech SmartForm features two key products: MCAD and PLM. MCAD stands for Mechanical Computer-Aided Design and serves as a hybrid modeling platform that facilitates the design of products and prototypes, enabling users to transform ideas into production-ready designs effectively. Meanwhile, the PLM, or Product Lifecycle Management solution, streamlines the entire product development journey, encompassing everything from strategic management decisions and the creation of technical documentation to ongoing customer support. This comprehensive module boasts functionalities such as 2D/3D transparency, compatibility with AutoCAD, interactive solid modeling, smart object features, adaptive measures, integrated sheet metal design, advanced assembly management, and various translators for 2D and 3D formats. Additionally, it includes capabilities for image importation, GSM global shape modeling, GSM zone modeling, highlight reflections, rake sweeps, real-time dynamic rendering, as well as the same 2D/3D transparency and translation features. By utilizing hybrid modeling techniques, users can seamlessly navigate from conceptual design to tangible forms, ensuring flexibility for modifications throughout the processes of part and assembly design along with 2D and 3D translation. This innovative approach not only enhances creativity but also boosts efficiency in product development.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager Yes 
AlertFind No 
Aurea FirstRain No 
Autodesk PD&M Collection Yes 
EASA Yes 
Multi-Domain Security Management No 
Sococo No 
WatchTower Security Management App No 
fe-safe Yes 

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager No 
AlertFind Yes 
Aurea FirstRain Yes 
Autodesk PD&M Collection No 
EASA No 
Multi-Domain Security Management Yes 
Sococo Yes 
WatchTower Security Management App Yes 
fe-safe No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor-nastran/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

IgniteTech

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

ignitetech.com/softwarelibrary/smartform

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles Yes 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

Simulation

1D Simulation Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
3D Simulation Yes 
Agent-Based Modeling Yes 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Direct Manipulation Yes 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database Yes 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling Yes 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Cost Tracking No 
Design Management No 
Document Management No 
Product Data Management No 
Project Management No 
Requirements Management No 
Supplier Management No 

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