Develops Autodesk Inventor Add-ins and CAD Automation for Mechanical Engineering Teams

BLUE MECH (Ashraf Mohamed)

Bad Neualbenreuth (Ernestgrün 28, 95698) · DENew on Amplifa

2019Start of development of parametric models and

EinzelunternehmenLegal Form (Owner: Ashraf Mohamed)

370+Engineers using BLUE MECH Tools

240+Companies & Teams Worldwide

About BLUE MECH

BLUE MECH is a sole proprietorship (Owner: Ashraf Mohamed) based in Bad Neualbenreuth in Bavaria, specializing in developing software tools and automation services for Autodesk Inventor. The portfolio includes ready-made add-ins such as the Automatic Drawing Creator (ADC) for automatically generating manufacturing drawings, Model Assistant with one-click tools for parts and assemblies, Axcast for batch export to formats like STEP, IGES, STL, JT, PDF, DWG, and DXF, as well as Drawing Assistant and Browser Rearranger. Additionally, BLUE MECH offers individual automation: custom add-ins, iLogic rules, drawing and export automation, and Bill of Materials exports for ERP systems, developed and tested on the customer's models. The tools are programmed in VB.NET and Visual Studio based on the Autodesk Inventor API. The target audience is mechanical engineering designers and engineering teams; according to the website, over 370 engineers and 240 companies and teams worldwide use the tools. Sales are conducted online with a free 15-day trial version, annual or lifetime licenses; additionally, BLUE MECH operates a YouTube channel with Inventor tutorials.

Site: Bad Neualbenreuth
Processes: Development of Autodesk Inventor Add-ins, Custom Add-ins and iLogic Rules, Drawing and Export Automation (PDF, DXF, STEP), Bill of Materials Export for ERP, Individual Automation Consulting (30-min consultation), YouTube Tutorials and Documentation
Materials: Autodesk Inventor API / VB.NET, iLogic Automation
Industries: Mechanical Engineering, CAD/CAD Engineering (Autodesk Inventor Users)

01
Requirements Analysis (Consultation / Support Feedback)
02
Software Development (Inventor API, iLogic, VB.NET)
03
Testing on productive Inventor workflows
04
Sales via Online Shop (Trial Version, Licensing)
05
Support, Updates and Further Development

Scope of Services & Technology

API

Autodesk Inventor API / VB.NET

Technical basis for all add-ins and individual automation solutions.

iLogic

iLogic Automation

Rules for model configuration, iProperties filling, and checking corporate standards.

Location

Bad Neualbenreuth

Company Headquarters, Software Development and Sales

Products & Add-ins

**Model Assistant – One-Click Tools for Parts and Assemblies**Autodesk Inventor Add-in · Mechanical Engineering

**Axcast – Batch Export to STEP, DXF, PDF, etc.**Autodesk Inventor Add-in · CAD Export

**Drawing Assistant – Automatic Dimensioning and Drawing Processing**Autodesk Inventor Add-in · Drawing Creation

**Custom Service – Individual Inventor Automation**Individual Development · Engineering Service

Inside the production

Axcast exporting a 57-part Inventor assembly

Model Assistant BOM menu next to the Inventor BOM command

Model Assistant Menu in an Inventor Part

Axcast Sheet Metal Settings for DXF Outputs

Axcast Flat Pattern DXF Settings with Layer Configuration

Axcast Excel Settings for Bill of Materials Export in xlsx Templates

Industries

Mechanical EngineeringCAD/CAD Engineering (Autodesk Inventor Users)

Additional services

Development of Autodesk Inventor Add-insCustom Add-ins and iLogic RulesDrawing and Export Automation (PDF, DXF, STEP)Bill of Materials Export for ERPIndividual Automation Consulting (30-min consultation)YouTube Tutorials and Documentation

History

2019
Founder Ashraf Mohamed begins developing parametric models and automated design processes for mechanical engineering teams
2023
Website relaunch; Imprint with VAT ID DE362067516