1. Archive

    Software unites history-based and direct modeling

    Feb. 25, 2010
    Autodesk Inventor Fusion Technology Preview lets licensed users of Autodesk Inventor 2010 take advantage of both history-based and direct modeling.
    Autodesk Inventor Fusion Technology Preview lets licensed users of Autodesk Inventor 2010 take advantage of both history-based and direct modeling. Inventor Fusion includes an intuitive user interface that keeps your focus on the screen center; the automatic updating of a parametric model's feature history with each change; and easy-to-use selection tools for direct manipulation of design models. Advanced graphics provides clear visualization and stunning displays. Inventor Fusion is a free download from Autodesk Labs.

    About the Author

    Leslie Gordon

    Leslie serves as Senior Editor - 5 years of service. M.S. Information Architecture and Knowledge Management, Kent State University. BA English, Cleveland State University.

    Work Experience: Automation Operator, TRW Inc.; Associate Editor, American Machinist. Primary editor for CAD/CAM technology.

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Drive systems for urban air mobility

    March 18, 2025
    The shift of some of our transport traffic from the road to the air through urban air mobility is one of the most exciting future fields in the aerospace industry.

    Blazing the trail for flying robots

    March 18, 2025
    Eight Bachelor students built a flying manipulator that can hover in any orientation and grasp objects. The drone is even more maneuverable than a quadrocopter and was designed...

    Reachy 2: The Open-Source Humanoid Robot Redefining Human-Machine Interaction

    March 18, 2025
    Reachy 2 was designed to adapt to a wide variety of uses thanks to its modular architecture.

    maxon IDX: The plug-and-play solution

    March 18, 2025
    IDX drives combine power with small space requirements - a brushless BLDC motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller and a gearhead inside a high-quality industrial housing...

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Machine Design, create an account today!