Whether you're working with sheet metal design, visualization, data management, or fabrication, there are countless applications that can enhance and extend the capabilities of Autodesk software. But how do you know which apps will deliver the best results for your team?
This is where the new Autodesk Certified Apps program comes in. Developed to help users identify high-quality, reliable solutions, this initiative recognizes applications from Autodesk partners that have met strict standards for quality, compatibility, and integration with Autodesk products.
Launched earlier this month, the program currently highlights certified apps for Autodesk Inventor and Vault. However, this is just the beginning—more products and services from Autodesk are expected to join the program in the future.
To show how these certified apps can make a real difference, let’s look at two success stories: Fluke Corporation and Elastec/American Marine.
Fluke Corporation, a global leader in electronic test equipment, recently transitioned from PTC Pro/INTRALINK 3.4—a system no longer supported by PTC—to Autodesk Vault Professional. Their goal was to migrate without disrupting their engineering workflow.
They used an Autodesk Certified App called nxMigrator for Pro/INTRALINK from Nexxtsoft to move one server into a replicated global environment with 45 seats and 60GB of data. The process saved them over $200,000 in maintenance costs and allowed them to manage their Pro/ENGINEER data more efficiently with Autodesk Vault.
"I don’t worry on my drive home that a web browser update might stop a drafter from checking in their drawings. We now have a data management system for Pro/ENGINEER that just works," says Barry Schaeffer, CAD Manager at Fluke.
Elastec/American Marine, a leading manufacturer of oil spill and environmental equipment, also relies on Autodesk software to stay innovative. Recently, they won the X PRIZE for designing the most effective oil recovery device. To keep up with fast-changing customer needs, they needed a flexible and efficient workflow.
By using Autodesk Inventor along with an Autodesk Certified App called FAB Professional from Striker Systems, they created a streamlined path from 3D part models to nested 2D sheet metal files for CNC production. This integration allows them to build prototypes faster, reduce job times from days to minutes, and improve outsourcing efficiency.
Elastec/American Marine uses Autodesk Inventor and an Autodesk Certified App called FAB Professional from Striker Systems to create a streamlined workflow from 3D part models to nested 2D sheet metal files for CNC production
“With Inventor and Striker Systems, you can nest a week’s worth of work in a matter of an hour,†says Jeff Elliot, Design Engineer for Elastec/American Marine
In a special podcast for In the Fold, Peter Vinh, Senior Product Manager at Autodesk, explains the new program and outlines the steps required for an app to earn certification:
For a full list of current Autodesk Certified Apps, visit the official page. As the program grows, more apps will be added, so be sure to check back regularly for updates.
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