Professional | ~5 hr. 30 min.

Implement Autodesk Factory Design solution

Course | Outcomes and capabilities
This course covers the Autodesk Factory Design solution: what it is, what are the key components of Autodesk Factory Utilities and how to start the implementation of this cross-product solution. The focus of this path are the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. In this short video, we will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.
Outline

This course covers the Autodesk Factory Design solution: what it is, what are the key components of Autodesk Factory Utilities and how to start the implementation of this cross-product solution. The focus of this path are the core applications used in the Factory Layout process.  Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection.  On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline.  But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow.  These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities.  In this short video, we will take a quick look at  the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

Course modules

~30 min.
Factory Design Workflows
Module

The focus of this module is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. In this module, we will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

~30 min.
Parametric Asset Development
Module

The focus of this module is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. In this module, we will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

~30 min.
Factory Layout Design in 2D and 3D
Module

The focus of this module is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. In this module, we will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

~30 min.
Return to work: Social Distancing Analysis
Module

Many companies face the challenge of returning their workforce to the production floor in this new era of enforced social distancing. Before we start rearranging the factory layout, it is essential to document and analysis the current location and position of our most precious assets, our people. While automated robots and machines are designed to function in hostile conditions and tight quarters, the personnel who operate them are susceptible to the spread of infectious disease. Cramped workspaces, that in the past served to maximize limited real-estate must now be re-addressed to ensure employees maintain a safe and healthy separation from one another.

~30 min.
Return to work: Material Flow Analysis
Module

When we move equipment, in way of social distancing, we need to understand the overall impact it will have on the material flow across our factory floor.  The Factory Design Utilities in AutoCAD provide support for material flow and machine utilization analysis.  In this module, we will focus on those tools.

Material Flow and Machine Utilization analysis have been part of the AutoCAD Factory Utilities since their initial release. These utilities allow you to establish workstations, products, and routings from your 2D AutoCAD data.  Once your drawing is set up, you can determine the total distance of the path required for your material to cycle through all necessary processes across your factory floor. Then, you can move and reorient workstations and determine the difference in material flow and cycle time.  

~30 min.
Return to work: Factory Layout and COVID-19
Module

In this module, you will learn a process and the necessary assets to revise and visualize your factory floor making it a safe and productive environment for your returning workers.

Note: the scenarios depicted in this section are generic examples only and should not be considered official guidance in any way. The decisions and planning necessary to open your facility should be accomplished in way of your official city, state, and country guidelines.

~20 min.
Create Autodesk Factory Design assets
Module

This module covers the critical step of implementing Autodesk Factory Design solution - Factory Assets creation in Autodesk Inventor.

~20 min.
Use Autodesk Factory Assets in AutoCAD
Module

This module covers the use of local and cloud Factory Assets in AutoCAD.

~20 min.
Use Autodesk Factory Assets in Vault
Module

This module covers the use of local and cloud Factory Assets in Vault.