A Note from Our CEO 

Every year we release a new version of Woodwork for Inventor. 

And every year, we could talk only about features. 

But that would miss the bigger point. 

Because what we are really working on is not just software — 
it’s a system for scaling engineering processes in furniture manufacturing companies.

 

The Real Bottleneck We See Across the Industry 

Most companies don’t struggle with design. 

They struggle with this: 

Turning design into production-ready information — quickly, reliably, and repeatedly. 

That’s where time is lost: 

• Routine decisions  

• Manual validation  

• Inconsistent outputs  

And that’s what limits growth. 

Not machines. 
Not demand. 
But engineering throughput. 

 

From Tools to Systems 

For years, CAD/CAM tools helped engineers work faster. 

Now the direction is different: 

The goal is no longer to make engineers faster — 
but to reduce how much they need to do manually. 

This means: 

• Moving from tools → to systems  

• From manual decisions → to rule-based logic  

• From individual efficiency → to scalable processes  

 

What V17 Represents 

With V17, we are deliberately moving in this direction. 

Not by adding complexity — 
but by removing unnecessary human involvement in routine work. 

Below are the key changes that support this shift. 

 

What’s New in V17 (Technical Overview) 

Scripts — Automating Engineering Decisions 

Until now, engineers had to decide: 

• what data to generate  

• when to generate it  

• where to place it  

With Scripts, this can now be automated. 

Scripts allow you to: 

• Analyze part data (dimensions, machining requirements)  

• Apply company-specific rules  

• Automatically generate and route outputs  

Example use cases: 

• Assign parts to the correct CNC machine  

• Generate different BOM types (production, procurement)  

• Automatically organize outputs  

Impact: 

• Eliminates routine decision-making  

• Increases consistency  

• Scales engineering capacity  

 

Toolpath Visibility — Faster CNC Validation 

Previously, CNC validation required full simulation. 

Now you can: 

• Export toolpaths into a sketch  

• Visually analyze tool movement before simulation  

Impact: 

• Faster debugging  

• Better control over machining strategies  

• Reduced risk of errors  

 

MultiDrill — Configuration Without Postprocessors 

MultiDrill head changes previously required: 

• Postprocessor modifications  

• External support  

Now configuration is handled directly in Woodwork. 

Impact: 

• Immediate adjustments  

• No dependency on external changes  

• Faster iteration  

 

Improved Nesting — Better Material Utilization 

Updated nesting algorithms reduce material waste. 

Impact: 

• Lower production costs  

• Higher efficiency in cutting processes  

 Learn more: https://launch.woodworkforinventor.com/v17

Why This Matters 

These are not isolated improvements. 

Together, they address the same goal: 

Reducing the amount of manual work required to move from design to production. 

This leads to: 

• Higher throughput  

• More predictable processes  

• Better scalability without increasing headcount  

 

Final Thought 

V17 is not just about new capabilities. 

It is part of a broader direction: 

• Less manual control  

• More automation  

• Stronger integration between design and manufacturing  

We believe this is where the industry is heading — 
and we are building toward that future. 

 

Book a Meeting 

If this direction aligns with your goals, 
we invite you to discuss your workflow with us. 

Book a meeting with our specialist