We manufacture all ranges of dampers and fancoil units, and draw in 3D using inventor. We have supplied parametric (inventor) damper models to ABS users who have then transfered to ABS (fairly easily, so they say, but Im not aware of the work involved in doing this). The major projects these guys have worked on, using ABS have had great reviews in MBS (modern buliding services) magazine, with a 20% reduction in costs and time to market.
Is there a future in 3d? I think so.
I have made another post on the thread **MvPart Requests - Your input needed! with my contact details etc