Autodesk Product Design Suite 2017 Ultimate - Network License

Autodesk Product Design Suite 2017 Ultimate - Network License

Unlock comprehensive design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities with Autodesk Product Design Suite 2017 Ultimate. This powerful suite provides a robust set of tools to take your projects from initial concept through to simulation, visualization, and manufacturing preparation. As a network license, it allows for shared access across your team, optimizing software utilization and collaboration.

While this is an older version, it remains a highly capable solution for businesses with specific compatibility needs, established workflows, or budget considerations, offering significant value.

What can you do with Product Design Suite 2017 Ultimate?

• 3D Mechanical Design: Create detailed 3D models of parts and assemblies with professional-grade CAD tools (primarily Autodesk Inventor).
• 2D Drafting and Documentation: Produce precise 2D drawings, manufacturing documentation, and schematics (leveraging Autodesk AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical).
• Advanced Simulation: Perform stress analysis (FEA), motion simulation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to validate and optimize designs before manufacturing.
• Visualization and Rendering: Create photorealistic renderings and animations to communicate design intent and for marketing purposes (using tools like 3ds Max).
• Factory Layout Design: Plan and optimize factory floor layouts in 2D and 3D (with Factory Design Utilities).
• Electrical Design: Integrate electrical schematics with your 3D mechanical designs (with AutoCAD Electrical).
• Data Management: Manage design data, track revisions, and collaborate more effectively within your team (often integrated with Autodesk Vault).
• Tooling and Mold Design: Design complex molds and tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Interoperability: Work with data from various CAD systems and prepare models for different manufacturing processes.

Key Software Typically Included (Ultimate Edition):

• Autodesk Inventor Professional
• AutoCAD Mechanical
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Autodesk Navisworks Manage
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Autodesk Vault Basic (or integration capabilities)
• Autodesk ReCap 360 Pro
• Factory Design Utilities
• And more specialized tools...

Who is this software for?

Autodesk Product Design Suite 2017 Ultimate is ideal for a wide range of professionals and industries, including:

• Mechanical Engineers: For designing, analyzing, and documenting mechanical components and systems.
• Product Designers: To conceptualize, model, and visualize new products.
• Industrial Designers: For creating aesthetically pleasing and functional product designs.
• Manufacturing Engineers: To plan production processes, design tooling, and optimize factory layouts.
• Simulation Analysts: For performing advanced performance and safety testing on digital prototypes.
• Machine Builders: For designing custom machinery and automated systems.
• Automotive Industry: For component design, assembly modeling, and system integration.
• Consumer Goods Manufacturing: For developing a wide array of consumer products.
• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: For creating heavy machinery and industrial tools.

License Type:

Network License: This license type allows multiple users within a network to share access to the software. Licenses are managed by a central server, making it a cost-effective solution for teams and organizations rather than individual installations on each machine.

Note: As this is a 2017 version, please ensure compatibility with your existing systems and project requirements before purchasing. This version can be particularly beneficial for maintaining older projects or for companies that have standardized on this specific release.