Everyone knows and loves the AutoCAD Classic Workspace, for most of us it’s how we learned, it’s familiar and comforting. All of the tools that I need are right where I expect them to be, until of course Autodesk decides that I love the ribbon and no longer need my classic toolbars. This is […]

With the rising costs of drug development and increasing chronic diseases, simulation provides a cost-effective way for medical device developers to explore new treatments and medical products. Simulation enables healthcare professionals to test various designs and formulations and correct flaws before production. This approach saves time, reduces costs, and ensures patient safety.  It’s About Reducing […]

Several people have written in about a message they received from the Autodesk Community asking them to modify the username of their account. This should not affect your access to software but is related to how you log into Autodesk Community sites. Example of the email: This post answers the questions you might have about […]

Designing an espresso machine from scratch is no easy feat. But when KETIV was approached by Autodesk to take on the challenge, we not only constructed a functioning machine but also created a 3D model that Autodesk can use for marketing and learning purposes.  In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of data sets […]

Knowing the internal volume of an object can help designers optimize its functionality and performance. If you need to determine the amount of space within an object that can be filled with liquid or gas, finding the internal volume using Autodesk Inventor is an essential feature. This tool can be useful for a variety of […]

Not all computer-aided design (CAD) programs are created equal. Although the end goal of every CAD program is to facilitate design, the tools, integrations, functionalities, and platforms can differ significantly.  In this article, we’ll explore some of the unique features of Autodesk products that motivate many individuals to switch to this platform or bring it […]

KETIV Technologies is pleased to announce its promotion to Ansys Elite Channel Partner. KETIV is joining a select group of partners with the world’s leading engineering simulation software. As an Elite Channel Partner, KETIV gains access to the full range of Ansys simulation software, enabling the company to better serve manufacturing customers and handle their […]

First, the facts: Autodesk has recently expanded software usage reporting for standard licenses that were previously only available with Premium Plan. This means contract managers/software admins now have visibility into what licenses are being used, how often, what version, etc. in their Autodesk Portal: manage.autodesk.com Second, I’m shocked. A diligent search for this news revealed […]

Product configurators rely on product rules–a collection of definitions that determine a product’s limitations and interactions–to ensure every product is accurate and well-optimized. Without product configuration rules, users would make mistakes or configure outlandish products that could never be manufactured for a profit. When users start configuring products, there might be millions of potential configuration […]

Every company that manufactures complex products and struggles with transferring data from customers to the factory floor can benefit enormously from having a robust product configurator. But which benefits have the most significant impact on your business varies greatly by industry. Companies that make heavy vehicles will demand different things from their configurators than manufacturers […]