With Autodesk® Inventor^TM Simulation Suite, designers can use Dynamic Simulation to predict how a product will work under real-world conditions, without having to build costly, time-consuming physical prototypes or waiting for results from expensive consultants.

Simply add the driving loads, friction characteristics, and dynamic components. Then, run the simulation to validate the design. Inventor Simulation Suite 2009 provides smooth integrations as the stress analysis validates component design with actual load information, rather than estimates.

What’s New in the Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite 2009

• Simulation - Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite 2009 simulates the operation of mechanisms and motorized assemblies to make sure designs will work, while reducing physical prototyping costs.
• Output to Finite Element Analysis - Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite 2009 transfers reaction forces from discrete time steps to Autodesk Inventor Stress Analysis or ANSYS®
• Load Definition - Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite 2009 applies different driving loads and torques as well as time-based force functions using the load profile editor.
• Visualization - Animated 3D visualization shows dynamic motion based on underlying physics models and the applied load conditions.
• Template Synchronization - Open a DWG file in the Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite 2009 and automatically create layers and dimension and text styles based on the AutoCAD styles in the DWG file.
• Sketching - By using the Inventor sketch environment, designers can quickly capture design ideas as versatile 2D layouts.