Released in April 2024 with ongoing updates, Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical 2025 (x64) continues to be the industry-leading mechanical design and drafting solution, delivering powerful standards-based tools that dramatically increase productivity for engineers and designers working in manufacturing.
Key Highlights
- 800,000+ Intelligent Mechanical Parts – Updated standard parts library with ISO, ANSI, DIN, JIS, and more for instant insertion and automatic BOM generation.
- Smart Power Dimensioning – Automatically applies correct tolerances and fits based on feature type, material, and manufacturing process.
- Enhanced Bill of Materials (BOM) – Real-time synchronization between drawing views and BOM tables with automatic quantity and part number updates.
- Mechanical Structure Tools – Faster creation and editing of hierarchical assemblies with visual folding and reusable component catalogs.
- Shaft Generator 2.0 – Real-time 2D shaft preview with automatic calculation of fits, tolerances, keyways, and thread dimensions.
- Improved Detail Views – AI-assisted detail placement that suggests optimal scale and positioning based on geometry complexity.
- Performance & Stability – Up to 40 % faster drawing regeneration, reduced memory usage on large assemblies, and improved .NET 8 compatibility.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 22H2)
- 16 GB RAM minimum (32 GB+ recommended)
- DirectX 12 GPU with 6 GB+ VRAM
- NVMe SSD strongly advised