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Inventor - ERP Connection

ERP interfacing with Autodesk Inventor: more control, less manual labor Direct interfacing between Autodesk Inventor and an ERP system offers tremendous benefits to manufacturing companies looking to streamline their engineering and production processes. Instead of manually retyping parts lists or duplicating revisions, an automated link provides seamless data exchange between CAD and ERP. This increases accuracy, speeds up the process and significantly reduces the risk of errors.

Commonly used ERP systems in the Netherlands

The ERP connection with Inventor is possible with almost all modern systems common in the Netherlands. Think of big names such as SAP, Isah, Ridder iQ, Trimergo, Exact Globe, Microsoft Dynamics (NAV/AX/365) and Unit4. Thanks to smart, configurable interfaces, customization is often no longer necessary, and existing processes can be retained.

How does the Bill of Materials (BOM) application work?

Autodesk Inventor automatically generates a bill of materials (BOM) based on the 3D model. Through the PDM environment (for example, Autodesk Vault), this BOM is enriched with metadata, version numbers and material information. The BOM application ensures that only approved data is exported to the ERP system. This is often done on the basis of triggers, such as releasing an assembly, after which the parts list is automatically and error-free created in the ERP.

The benefits at a glance

  • Time savings. No more double entry - changes are automatically synchronized.
  • Fewer errors. No manual takeover means less chance of typos or forgotten parts.
  • Faster production. Shorter lead time from engineering to job preparation and production.
  • Better traceability. All data is consistent and centrally available to all departments.
  • Higher customer satisfaction. Faster delivery times and more reliable production processes.
A good link between CAD and ERP is not a luxury, but a strategic investment in efficient and error-free operations.

Autodesk Inventor & RidderIQ

What we often hear from clients is that they want to save valuable time with an ERP integration.
"There used to be a stack of printed drawings on the director's desk every day. These were manually copied into the ERP system—a time-consuming task with a high risk of errors."
Thanks to the smart connection between Inventor and RidderIQ, all parts are automatically in the ERP, including:
  • Images of the parts
  • Links to export files (DXF, STP, PDF, DWG)
  • Complete and error-free, without manual retyping
The result: faster processes, fewer errors, and more peace of mind on the shop floor. Curious how Cadkunde can also set up this connection for your manufacturing business?

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Autodesk Inventor & Exact Online

Many manufacturing companies use Exact Online (ERP) for planning and calculations, and Autodesk Inventor for engineering. Without an integration, this often results in duplicate work and error-prone manual entry. Cadkunde implements a smart integration where BOMs, item data, and revisions are automatically synchronized between Inventor and Exact Online.
This creates a single source of truth: engineers work in Inventor, while Exact always has immediate access to the correct product and material data. This reduces errors, speeds up preparation, and ensures seamless alignment between design and production. Cadkunde fully customizes the integration to your product structure and workflow. Integration between Vault Professional and Exact Online is also possible.

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