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Sheet Metal Inventor Basic Tips: Making Perpendicular Holes on a Curved Sheet Metal

The basic tips for making holes in the sheet metal in Inventor The problem of holes made in flat pattern and folded model: You have a curved surface on a sheet metal in Autodesk Inventor that you would like to punch perpendicular holes into.  You attempt to make the holes in the flat pattern. However, […]
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iLogic – A Generative Approach

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 […]
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GK Machine: Success with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, & KETIV

GK Machine is an industry leader helping customers in agriculture, transportation, and other markets transform bold ideas into specialty equipment with Autodesk 3D modeling software and support from KETIV. They also had success with Autodesk Inventor and Vault. See how GK Machine uses Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault to bring their innovative ideas to life […]
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Recap: iLogic Rules & Workflows Workshop

A long time ago, in a college not so far away (Cal Poly Pomona to be exact), I found an urge to want to split myself in two. The fun side of Jorge would be able to go out with friends and the responsible side could focus on studying, homework, classes, and work. Lately, I […]
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What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2018 – Part 2

This is the second part of our series: What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2018. It would cover the updates of Model Based Definition. Let’s get started. Model Based Definition – GD&T and 3D Annotation What is it? The demand for integration between design and manufacturing has grown and the need for more information from 3D […]
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What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2018 – Overview

The wait is over! Autodesk Inventor 2018 is now available to download and here’s your first look at what’s new. This year, Product Managers at Autodesk have focused much of their efforts on adding professional-grade design enhancements, an expansion to interoperability, and improvements to the user-experience. Read about it below or watch as Autodesk Product […]
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Get Started in Inventor’s Shape Generator

Inventor’s Shape Generator is a new approach to design lightweight, structurally efficient parts in Autodesk Inventor. It provides an intelligent strategy for maximizing part “stiffness” based on the constraints you specify. Worried about component weight? Shape Generator removes unnecessary pieces of geometry and optimizes your model to your specifications. The technology is integrated into Autodesk […]
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Oscar® Honors for KETIV’s Own Scott Oshita

My role at KETIV gives me the chance to work with amazing people, both customers and our own consultants. Together, they are changing the world with the products they create. Doing what we love is reward enough, but when the world recognizes the impact we make, it’s important that we celebrate together. That’s why I’m […]
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Recap: Inventor Insider 2016

KETIV and Autodesk spent the last few months preparing for an Autodesk Inventor Insider event that would give users an exclusive look at some future functionality and features planned for upcoming releases. On December 6th and 7th, the event took place, giving users the unique opportunity to give direct feedback and see what’s coming from […]
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Autodesk Virtual Academy: Modifying 2D Sketches in Inventor

Autodesk Inventor is a powerful CAD tool that primarily uses parametric modeling. However, there’s much more this tool can do in regards to modeling. Inventor comes with vector-based modeling tools that can modify 2D Sketches in Inventor. It makes it a great tool for anyone moving to the 3D world with a traditional 2D background. […]
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