This report compares the capabilities and performance of the SolidWorks 2004 and Autodesk Inventor 8 computer-aided design (CAD) software packages for developing consumer and office products.

Such products fall within the Machinery Manufacturing (333), Computer and Electronic (334), and Electrical Equipment (335) sectors of the U.S. Department of Commerceâ s North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Such systems include:

• appliances for food preparation,brefrigeration, and laundry
• automobile and boat accessories
• cameras
• camping and recreational equipment
• communications equipment including mobile and wired telephones
• copiers, fax, and mailing machines
• dishes and cookware
• desktop and portable computers,displays, printers, scanners, and digitalassistants
• doors, windows, and hardware
entertainment devices including elevisions, video players, and music systems
• furniture and decorative items
• home-maintenance equipment such as vacuum cleaners
• infant-care equipment such as car and bath seats or high chairs
• lamps and lighting systems
• medical products for clinics, dental offices, hospitals, and physicians offices
• musical instruments
• power tools and home shop equipment
• residential fans, portable heaters, and air conditioners
• toys and games
• yard-care products including lawnmowers and trimmers
• watches and clocks