Autodesk Industry Collections: Everything You Need to Know

If you use Autodesk software, there's a good chance an Industry Collection is the smartest way to buy it. Instead of purchasing individual products one by one, Autodesk Industry Collections bundles the most essential tools for your discipline into a single subscription. Giving you access to more software at a lower total cost than buying each product separately.

Autodesk currently offers three Industry Collections, each designed for a specific set of workflows and industries.

AEC Collection

The Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Collection is built for designers, engineers, and contractors who work on building and infrastructure projects. It brings together industry-standard tools for BIM, CAD, and construction coordination, all connected through a cloud-based common data environment.

What's included:

• Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, InfraWorks, 3ds Max, Robot Structural Analysis Professional, ReCap Pro, Forma, and more

Best for: Architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, civil engineers, and contractors managing BIM and CAD workflows across the building and infrastructure lifecycle.

Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

The Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing (PD&M) Collection is designed for engineers who develop complex products, equipment, and systems. It extends Inventor with a powerful suite of CAD, CAE, and CAM tools, and connects to Fusion for cloud-based collaboration and next-generation capabilities.

What's included:

• Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion, Navisworks, ReCap Pro, Inventor CAM, Fusion Extensions, Fusion Contributor, and more
  

Best for: Mechanical engineers, product designers, and manufacturing teams who need an end-to-end solution for design, simulation, and production planning.

Media & Entertainment Collection

The Autodesk Media & Entertainment (M&E) Collection is built for studios and creative professionals who need a scalable 3D animation and visual effects pipeline for complex simulations, effects, and rendering.

Best for: 3D animators, VFX artists, and studios building high-volume animation and rendering pipelines.

Why Buy Through Hagerman?

 As an Autodesk Platinum Partner since 1984, Hagerman brings more than just a license to the table. Every collection purchase comes with access to Hagerman's team of certified experts for implementation, training, and ongoing support — so you're not just buying software, you're investing in a partnership that helps you get the most out of it.

Not sure which collection is right for your team? Contact Hagerman today, and we'll help you find the right fit.