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Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion in one subscription, with Inventor Nastran, Inventor Tolerance Analysis, 3ds Max, and Vault Basic included. Design, simulate, and plan production without buying each tool on its own.

  • Autodesk Platinum Partner
  • 30+ years in business
  • US & CA support

One subscription, from first sketch to the factory floor.

The Collection bundles the CAD, simulation, and data management tools most product and manufacturing teams end up buying anyway, at a lower combined price than licensing them one at a time.

  • Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion together in one license
  • CAD-embedded simulation with Inventor Nastran and Tolerance Analysis
  • 3ds Max for high-fidelity visualization and marketing renders
  • Vault Basic keeps design data organized as your team grows

What's included in the Collection

Inventor for mechanical design

Parametric 3D modeling, documentation, and CAD-integrated engineering tools for complex products, equipment, and systems.

AutoCAD for 2D and 3D drafting

The full AutoCAD subscription, specialized toolsets, and web and mobile apps included, not a stripped-down version.

Fusion for cloud CAD/CAM/CAE

Design revisions cascade automatically to CAM toolpaths, so manufacturing plans stay current without re-programming after every change.

Simulation built into the CAD

Inventor Nastran runs finite element analysis and Inventor Tolerance Analysis checks the cost impact of dimensional variation, both without leaving your model.

3ds Max for visualization

Produce high-fidelity renders for design review, marketing, and stakeholder sign-off from the same product data.

Vault Basic for data management

Organize CAD files, track revisions, and keep your team working from the current version instead of emailed copies.

Key capabilities

  • Buy the bundle, not six separate quotes: Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion alone list at $5,360 a year standalone. The Collection covers all three, plus simulation, visualization, and data management, for $3,375 a year.
  • Design changes reach manufacturing faster: Fusion's integrated CAD/CAM cascades design revisions straight to toolpaths, cutting the rework that comes from manually updating CAM after every design change.
  • Catch problems before they're parts: Inventor Nastran and Tolerance Analysis flag performance and dimensional issues inside the CAD model, before a design reaches the shop floor.
  • One license, several disciplines covered: Mechanical design, drafting, cloud CAD/CAM, simulation, visualization, and data management are covered under a single subscription and a single renewal date.
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Is Product Design & Manufacturing Collection right for your team?

Best forTeams that need Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion together, plus simulation, visualization, and data management
PlatformsWindows & Mac desktop (by product), web, and mobile
IncludedInventor, AutoCAD, Fusion, Inventor Nastran, Inventor Tolerance Analysis, 3ds Max, Vault Basic
File formatNative DWG and Inventor IPT/IAM, with broad import/export across included tools
LicensingAnnual or multi-year subscription, single-user or flex tokens
From DSIDeployment help, certified training, and local technical support included

A subscription is just the start

Buy the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection through DSI, an Autodesk Platinum Partner. Get deployment help, certified training, and support from specialists who use the software every day.

30+
Years supporting design & manufacturing
Autodesk Platinum Partner
Autodesk Solution Provider
1:1
Certified training & onboarding
US & CA
Local technical support

Frequently asked questions

What is the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection?

It is Autodesk's bundled subscription for product development and manufacturing planning: Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion, plus Inventor Nastran, Inventor Tolerance Analysis, 3ds Max, and Vault Basic, all under one license and one renewal date.

What software is included in the Collection?

Inventor, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion, Inventor Nastran, Inventor Tolerance Analysis, 3ds Max, and Vault Basic. Each installs and licenses individually, so you use only what a given role needs.

Why buy the Collection instead of Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion separately?

Priced individually, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion run about $5,360 a year combined. The Collection bundles those three plus simulation, visualization, and data management tools for a lower combined price, on one subscription instead of three.

Do I have to use every product in the Collection?

No. Install and license only the tools your team actually uses. A mechanical designer might run Inventor and Nastran daily and never open 3ds Max, and that's fine, the subscription covers all of them either way.

Does the Collection replace the need for a PDM or PLM system?

Vault Basic, included in the Collection, handles file organization and revision tracking for smaller teams. Larger teams outgrowing it typically step up to Vault Professional or Fusion Manage, both available separately through DSI.

Get in touch with our team today!

Talk to a DSI specialist about Product Design & Manufacturing Collection licensing, bundles, and training built around how your team works.