If you’re still relying on local Content Center libraries in Autodesk Inventor, you may be missing out on the true power of data management with Vault.

Ever found yourself on the fence about moving your Autodesk Vault PDM system off that old server in the back room? You’re not alone. Many teams hesitate—whether it’s security concerns, costs, or just the comfort of sticking to what they know. In this post, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and why a cloud-hosted Vault setup could streamline your workflow, letting you focus on engineering instead of server upkeep. Let’s dive in.

Managing CAD files on shared drives can lead to broken links, lost data, and version conflicts. Without proper controls, sensitive data and productivity are at risk. Jump into the article to learn why shared drives may not be the right answer for PDM.

Throughout the years, Autodesk has rolled out significant updates that have refined Vault’s capabilities, transforming how engineering teams collaborate and manage project data efficiently. Let’s explore the pivotal upgrades and new features introduced in Autodesk Vault from 2018 through to the latest 2025 release.

It’s no surprise the global cloud computing market is booming (from $219 billion in 2020 to $791 billion in 2028.) The kinks and security issues associated with cloud data management have been ironed out, and companies of all types are reaping the benefits. For building product manufacturers, the benefits of cloud computing services include enhanced […]

Chances are, you’re one of the 92% of manufacturing decision-makers looking to improve operational efficiency through digital transformation. To achieve your transformation goal, look no further than PDM (Product Data Management) services. A formal PDM system collates and centralizes data, acting as a single source of truth for your product(s). It controls which files people […]

As manufacturers continue their individual journeys of digital transformation, it’s become clear that, no matter what you make, no matter what sector you serve, data must be at the heart of your business—your product data, your organizational data, your sales data, all of it. In fact, these shouldn’t even be thought-about as separate data sets—that’s […]

If you are an IT or an Engineering Manager responsible for managing your Autodesk Vault server, then every year (or some cases every other year) you come across the need for upgrading and/or migrating this tool to the latest version. Doing so will allow your company to stay competitive and have access to the latest tools […]

Adapting for Remote Work Over the past several months organizations have been quick to make adjustments to how they work by enabling their teams to work remotely. Talking to customers, many have made the transition successfully, but it has not been without its challenges. Companies scrambled to find ways to give employees access to all […]

Every year, the KETIV team and Autodesk Product Managers team up to provide the Autodesk community with some of the year’s most anticipated webinars, What’s New in Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD 2021. They are all about the new features, workflows, and functionality that Autodesk has included in new releases of the software. For myself in […]