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Autodesk Virtual Academy: Simulation with Autodesk CFD

Autodesk CFD provides computational fluid dynamics and thermal simulation tools so you and your team can more easily predict product performance, optimize designs, and validate your product behavior prior to prototyping and manufacturing. This recap of a recent Autodesk Virtual Academy session features James Neville – a simulation expert with a specialty in CFD at Autodesk.
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AVA: Vault Implementation and Maintenance

 
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Recap: What’s NEXT in Manufacturing Forum

Last Wednesday, October 19th, KETIV and Autodesk hosted a What’s NEXT in Manufacturing Forum at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA. Among the presenters, Autodesk Sr. Vice President of Products, Amar Hanspal, revealed trends in the manufacturing industry and methods to stay competitive. Let’s dive into what we learned and what Autodesk has in store […]
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Autodesk Virtual Academy: Linking File Properties with Autodesk Vault

KETIV’s Javier Chavez demonstrated how Autodesk Vault lets you populate the Vault field with custom file properties you’ve previously created within your AutoCAD and/or Inventor software. As Javier explains, if done correctly, Vault gives you the opportunity to link file properties, avoid system errors, and save valuable time. Finding your files: How do you normally […]
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Autodesk Virtual Academy: Fusion 360 – From CAD to CAM

How to break the barriers of traditional CAD to CAM workflows. Are you currently using separate CAD and CAM tools in your workflow? If so, you run the risk of getting lost in translation and decreasing productivity. There’s a better way! This recap of an Autodesk Virtual Academy webcast includes Autodesk CAD / CAM Applications […]
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Autodesk Virtual Academy: Panel Design in AutoCAD Electrical

Are you forced to guess on enclosure sizes or missing components from schematics? Are requisitions processed with incorrect tags and part numbers? Panel Design in AutoCAD Electrical allows you to eliminate costly errors with dynamically linked tagging and manufacturer-driven component footprints. Join us as we take a look at how to navigate this tool.
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Product Data Management Tools for Sharing Project Files

Supposedly, sharing project files with your team shouldn’t be a daily challenge. Sharing project files with your team shouldn’t be a daily challenge. Unfortunately, for many engineers, it’s a top challenge they face in the design process. In fact, 46% of those involved in product development claim “finding the right information” as a top design challenge. […]
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Top 5 Autodesk Issues & Solutions

In this Autodesk Virtual Academy webcast, Jose Paredes and Mike Razo walk us through top 5 Autodesk issues and solutions provided by the KETIV Support Team. Join us as we discuss Autodesk issues and solutions and provide a live demonstration on how to solve specific issues. To learn more and follow along with the live […]
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What’s Next in Manufacturing Forum

Join KETIV and Autodesk on October 19th for ‘What’s Next in Manufacturing,’ a live event at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA. Amar Hanspal, Senior VP of Products at Autodesk, will share his perspective on the latest trends in manufacturing and what your business needs to do to stay ahead of competition. 
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Firefly Space Systems – Soul of the Machine

Autodesk recently shared ‘Soul of the Machine – Episode 2‘ with Tom Markusic of Firefly Space Systems. The video dives into the story behind Firefly’s successful history. Within the first 3 years of the company’s conception, they’ve grown exponentially. From starting with a handful of engineers and growing to a team of over 160, it’s not […]
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More Effective Collaboration with PDM

Helping engineers work together more efficiently is one of the fundamental functions Autodesk Vault and effective collaboration with PDM. In fact, more than a quarter of professional engineers say that collaboration with internal colleagues and conflicting versions of documentation are significant problems they face every day.
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Inventor Connected Design on A360

The recent Autodesk Virtual Academy webcast explored Inventor Connected Design on A360. KETIV’s Jonathan Kriek and Autodesk Product Manager Loren Welch provided a live demonstration of how Connected Design works and how easily it can be implemented, increasing collaboration between everyone involved in your project. So let’s go over a few of the topics they discussed, as […]
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Carl Bass Speaks at Design Now: Digital Conference

Last week at the Design Now: Digital Conference, Autodesk CEO Carl Bass hosted a presentation on The Future of Making Things and the latest advances in technologies surrounding 3D design and engineering. He explored updates to the Autodesk software, walked us through his personal journey, and discussed how technology is changing and innovating into the […]
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Fusion Lifecycle Adds Cloud-Based Product Data Management

How Fusion Lifecycle adds Cloud-based Product Data Management Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to attend a session in our office from Brian Roepke, Sr. Director Product Development from Autodesk. He also happens to be the innovator and creator of Autodesk Vault. Some of the perks of my job are being on the cutting edge and […]
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Dive into Autodesk Industry Collections

The KETIV team recently hosted a webcast and posted the video to our KETIV YouTube channel regarding Autodesk’s Industry Collections. Autodesk has updated the way new and future customers are able to access Autodesk’s programs through a more flexible, simple, and value-focused subscription model.
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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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