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How Can You Take 3D Design Further with Interactive Simulation?
As an engineer, you're intimately familiar with the pressures of modern design cycles. The relentless push for innovation under tight deadlines is a constant challenge. You rely on tools like Autodesk for modeling, having honed your workflow over years of experience. But what if there was a way to take that investment further—moving beyond static 3D design to a process that combines modeling with interactive simulation? Traditional simulation tools often feel overwhelming, with steep learning curves and intricate workflows—the last thing you need when juggling multiple projects. But imagine a solution as intuitive and seamless as your modeling process, empowering you to design smarter and faster.
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7 Lessons Learned: Keeping Engineering Data Healthy and Safe
Managing engineering data with Autodesk Vault can transform your processes, but only if it’s implemented and maintained correctly. Without proper management, your Vault environment can become chaotic, leading to inefficiencies, data loss, or costly downtime. Here are seven key lessons learned from real-world scenarios to help you optimize your Vault environment and avoid common pitfalls.
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Product Life Cycle Management: A Catalyst for Business Transformation
We recently received an excellent white paper from Harvard Business Review and Autodesk, "Product Life Cycle Management: A Catalyst for Business Transformation". I had the opportunity to share the white paper with John Kuta at KETIV, and then get his insights on how this PLM story aligns with his extensive experience in value engineering in our field. Here’s how the conversation unfolded.
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Vault It or Lose It: 13 Reasons to Get Your Data in Order with Autodesk Vault
Ever feel like your design data is scattered across too many places, causing more frustration than progress? Autodesk Vault is built to simplify the chaos, helping engineers, designers, and teams stay in sync and move projects forward without the usual hiccups. Here’s a breakdown of how Vault streamlines workflows, prevents costly errors, and keeps everyone on the same page.
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CPQ Software Selection: What to Consider When You Want to Re-Configure
As manufacturing companies grow and their product offerings become more complex, many find that their homegrown or legacy Configure, Price and Quote (CPQ) tools can no longer keep up.
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Optimizing Generator Systems: From Design to Deployment
Generator system design requires precise sizing and selecting the appropriate generator type to meet specific operational needs. By leveraging advanced modeling tools and simulation software, engineers can customize configurations, perform comprehensive evaluations, and seamlessly integrate system-level simulations to ensure optimized performance and reliability.
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Preparing For Automation With Autodesk Inventor – Inventor Parts and Assemblies
Gain greater efficiency in your design process with our latest blog on Autodesk Inventor. Learn how to optimize your parts and assemblies to seamlessly integrate automation, streamline workflows, and reduce errors.
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Seamless Global Access with KETIV Vault-as-a-Service and Lite VPN
Seamless access to critical design and engineering data is essential for global teams to collaborate effectively. KETIV's Vault as a Service (VaaS) and Lite VPN offer a robust solution, enabling companies to securely manage and share their data across geographies without the complexity of traditional VPNs. These tools ensure that your team has uninterrupted access to the resources they need, fostering innovation and speeding up project timelines.
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Floor Level Thermal Analysis in Data Centers
Explore how floor-level thermal analysis enhances cooling efficiency in data centers. Learn about optimizing temperature management and improving overall performance.
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Managing Risks with Electrostatic Discharge Simulation in High Power Systems
Mitigate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) risks in high-power electronic systems through advanced simulation techniques, and proactive design measures.
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Why Integrate CPQ with ERP?
Integrating Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) enhances sales and operational efficiency. CPQ automates product configuration and pricing, while ERP centralizes business processes and manages inventory. Integration offers benefits such as an automated quote-to-cash process, reduced lead times, enhanced data accuracy, improved order fulfillment, and increased efficiency.
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AutoCAD Great Features to Improve Efficiency
In this blog, we will go over some AutoCAD tips and tricks to help you improve your drawings and improve your efficiency. Use the following commands & features in Autodesk’s AutoCAD to make it easier for you to get your work done. AutoCAD Features to Improve Efficiency OOPS (Command) The OOPS command restores objects erased […]
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A Guide to Inventor Bill of Materials
From basic concepts to advanced techniques, ensuring you leverage BOM for efficient project management and accurate documentation. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this blog provides valuable insights to optimize your workflow and improve your product development lifecycle.
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Antenna Arrays and Installed Performance
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators in the telecom industry are facing significant challenges in ensuring the optimal performance of antenna arrays installed on complex platforms. Dive into the fundamental principles, key benefits, and real-world applications of antenna arrays.
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The Impact of Permanent Magnets in Consumer Electronics
Explore the crucial role of permanent magnets in shaping the future of consumer electronics. From enhancing device performance to enabling innovative functionalities, learn how these powerful components are driving technological advancements and transforming everyday gadgets. Learn the science behind permanent magnets and their significant impact on the electronics we rely on daily.
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Quick tech tips
AutoCAD Electrical Bill of Materials Report Says “No Data to Display”
Discover the solution to address the "No Data to Display" issue in the AutoCAD Electrical Bill of Materials Report. This report specifically showcases components that have been assigned catalog data. If you encounter the absence of data, follow these steps to resolve the issue...
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How to Make a Previous File Version the Latest Version in Vault Professional
Learn how to make a previous file version, the latest version of Vault Professional. Get the steps and watch the video here.
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