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by DJ Monzyk, August 11, 2020

Using the Plant 3D Toolset in AutoCAD

A productivity study detailing the differences between basic AutoCAD and the Plant 3D toolset The AutoCAD Plant 3D toolset, included as part of the AutoCAD specialized toolset offering, help plant designers create and edit Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and to generate and modify process plant models, which they use to produce piping isometrics and […]
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by Nikhil Venkat, August 7, 2020

Plastics 101: Injection Molding Options for Design Optimization

From ubiquitous everyday consumer products to medical devices and high-performance precision parts used in space exploration, the impact of plastics in design and manufacturing is undeniably wide-ranging. For over 100 years, plastics have been used in such a wide range of applications because they are uniquely capable of offering many different properties that offer consumer […]
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by Jose Paredes, August 6, 2020

Understanding Your Data Management Processes with Vault and Product Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) are two terms that you may not hear too often. Chances are you are already following these processes in some way or form but just are not calling them PLM or PDM. If you create new products, manage suppliers, or track and approve changes, then you […]
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by Nikhil Venkat, August 5, 2020

Utilizing Inventor, Factory Layout Design and CFD for COVID-19

The workplace has radically changed since COVID-19 shut down offices in every corner of the globe. Employers of all sizes, from small to multinational firms facing 2020 realities are looking for ways to unify around shared design DNA and culture from remote settings—and to maintain the personal relationships critical to pulling any institution though a […]
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by Javier Chavez, August 5, 2020

Vault on the Cloud – Enabling Remote Work and Data Management

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 […]
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by Nigel Ambayec, August 4, 2020

What’s New Round-Up! Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD 2021

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 […]
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by Brian Mongkolpoonsuk, July 29, 2020

What’s New in Fusion 360 – Design & Manufacturing

What’s New in Design & Engineering for Fusion 360 There has been many, and I mean many new features and tools that have been released the past 3 months for Fusion 360. And since you are always on the latest and greatest version of Fusion, this means you already have access to them! In this […]
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by DJ Monzyk, May 20, 2020

3 Key Steps for Successfully Adopting New Technology and the Companies that Proved them to be Effective

Taking the Leap into New Technology Adopting new technology into current workflows can often be daunting, even when we know that doing so will result in time and money savings. With over 30 years of experience working with thousands of manufacturing companies, we’ve pretty much seen it all. We’ve seen first-hand the best ways to set yourself up for success, before and while adopting new technology. So, what does a foundation for […]
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by DJ Monzyk, May 12, 2020

California Analytical Instruments Help Minimize Emissions

For 30 years, California Analytical Instruments, Inc. (CAI) has been a premier provider of quality gas analyzers and systems for use in industrial, environmental, process, health and safety and automotive emissions measurement applications. They are committed to helping companies monitor and measure the emission of greenhouse gases. Autodesk conducted an interview with Frank Smith, James […]
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by Alex Alvarez, May 8, 2020

Drive Productivity with PowerMill 2020 and Fusion 360

Autodesk has offered the access for PowerMill and Fusion 360 subscribers to drive better business results. Productivity and Your Business with PowerMill and Fusion 360 Productivity and collaboration are just a few essential components that a quality organization must possess. With the recent, unprecedented world events taking place—now more than ever it is crucial that […]
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by Alex Alvarez, April 23, 2020

Deep Dive into Fusion 360’s Manufacturing Extensions

For years, Autodesk has been a leader in transforming the Manufacturing industry. Those who use Autodesk products are always looking for more efficient ways to take their product from concept to manufacturing. With feedback from customers and identifying pain points in different industries, Autodesk developed Fusion 360 Manufacturing. Fusion 360 is not your ordinary design […]
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by Justin Cao, March 31, 2020

What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2021

It’s that time of the year once again when Autodesk introduces their latest and greatest version of Inventor. Below is What’s New in Inventor 2021. The Inventor 2021 release is structured around greater productivity for the end-user as well as the more efficient workflow with less of headaches. Also, for everyone that has posted about […]
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by Nikhil Venkat, March 28, 2020

Simplifying Autodesk FEA To Improve Solve Time

Traditionally, engineering problems were solved using massive calculations made by hand by a usually large team of engineers. Some problems, however, were so complex that they simply could not be solved by hand, leading to the development of a numerical method-based approach called Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Autodesk FEA, while greatly reducing human effort and […]
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by DJ Monzyk, March 27, 2020

Adding 3D Modeling to Your 2D Drafting AutoCAD Workflow

The demand for 3D modeling is rapidly growing, as it offers shorter design cycles for faster deliverables and more detailed visualizations than 2D CAD. And those advantages have real business value. By 2023, 3D design-based CAD is expected to generate $8,387.57 million in revenue, 196% more than 2D design.* So, it’s no surprise that across […]
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by Javier Chavez, March 27, 2020

How to Stay Connected by Accessing Fusion Team

The need to stay connected while working remotely on engineering projects has never been greater.  The Product Design and Manufacturing Collection gives us secure collaboration within and outside your organization with a product called Fusion Team.  If you have the Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, you already have access to Fusion Team. How to Access […]
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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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