Inventor iLogic is oftentimes based on the concept of a “Master Model”. In other words, it is a self-contained tool that includes all parts, assemblies, and their corresponding constraints. A second method, one without the “Master Model”, is something KETIV Engineers have begun to explore with customers. Jonathan Kriek, MFG Solutions Engineer, shows how KETIV […]

Most of the core knowledge I’ve learned over the years as been self-taught. I love the challenge of picking up a new programming language or software and simply learning it inside and out, but not everyone is able to extract this knowledge as easily. Today, in the information age, with rapidly growing technology connecting everyone, […]

The 2016 R2 Release of Inventor is bound to change the way you think about CAD tools. With the introduction of “Shape Generator”, what Autodesk is calling “Generative Design“, will enable users to design products using minimal material and optimize a design based on a set of input parameters.

Back in May Autodesk released it’s very robust classification engine for PLM 360. It made it much easier to enforce standards, understand the function of an item, and create categories at multiple levels, but it’s pretty easy to get carried away. If you’re an Administrator like me you may feel that you can never have enough classification, but […]

SpaceX – Space Exploration Technologies Corp You are on the the International Space Station (ISS) and it’s time for the required routine filter replacement, but there’s a slight issue – “houston we have a problem we can’t find the filter cap”. No problem you think, just order another right? Here’s the stats on that: Estimated time of […]

Free quote and design analysis in a matter of hours and custom parts manufactured to your specifications in three days standard? All driven for a single CAD program? Sounds unbelievable, but that’s exactly what Autodesk Fusion 360 is offering through Proto Labs.

A combination of advantages come with Network Licensing, including flexibility, accurate tracking, standardization, and control. You may be somewhat familiar with Network Licensing if you own Autodesk Vault, but it’s not limited to just that – most Autodesk products can be network licensed and even combined into the same license file. With Autodesk’s planned changes to perpetual […]

  Have you ever executed a “file open” within AutoCAD and been surprised that it’s now prompting you on the command line instead of displaying the open file dialog? I can sense you nodding your head =) Most of you know it’s the FILEDIA system variable that’s responsible for this and you change it back to “1”, right? […]

Howdy! This is Jonathan Kriek for KETIV. I work daily with customers to help them achieve their goals within the PDM, PLM, and automation spaces. A particular passion of mine over the last 17 years has been developing solutions that help automate everyday repetitive tasks. Naturally this overflowed into the design and engineering realm, specifically for […]