Inventor Nastran: CAD-embedded finite element analysis

Available only as part of the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection.

Why use Inventor Nastran?

Improve product performance

Choose from a complete portfolio of powerful study types to help you optimize your design.

Reduce warranty issues

Go beyond linear static study types and analyze the effects of recurring loads in a fatigue study.

Decrease time to market

Analyze your designs early and often right inside Inventor to reduce the number of physical prototypes.

What you can do with Inventor Nastran

Advanced material models

Include a wide variety of metals, rubber, and soft tissue material models in a single virtual simulation. (video: 4:19 min.)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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