Can Shared Drives Handle PDM? Exploring the Challenges and Alternatives
Local shared drives, and cloud ones like OneDrive, SharePoint, and Box, are often considered convenient and low-cost solutions for Product Data Management (PDM). But how well do they actually support the complex needs of engineering …
Published: December 19, 2024
Response Spectrum Analysis of Beam Structures
The dynamic behavior of beams under seismic loads is a critical factor in ensuring structural safety and performance. Ansys Discovery empowers engineers to rapidly design and create beam cross-sections, simplifying the integration and definition of …
Published: December 12, 2024
AutoCAD Plant 3D – ACC Collaboration Projects
Learn the essential requirements for using AutoCAD Plant 3D in conjunction with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for seamless collaboration at this week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session.
Join KETIV Support Engineer, Quentin Contreras, as he …
Published: December 5, 2024
10 Best Practices for Manufacturers
Join us for an insightful run through “10 Best Practices for Manufacturers” where industry expert John Kuta, Head of PLM & Value Engineering at KETIV, shares actionable strategies to streamline product configuration, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and …
Published: November 21, 2024
Modeling Heat Flow Inside Motors using Ansys Simulations
There are a number of packages – MotorCAD, Maxwell, Icepak, Fluent, Mechanical – that can model heat flow problems for electric motors. In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we will describe these packages and their workflows, and …
Published: November 14, 2024
Tales from the Vault: Nightmare Scenarios of Data Mismanagement
Real-life nightmare scenarios of data mismanagement – and how they were solved.
Join this KETIV Virtual Academy session, hosted by KETIV’s Data Management team to hear about data mismanagement cases faced by businesses just like …
Published: November 7, 2024
Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) Explained: Answering Top Questions About Sales & CAD Automation
How does Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software automate complex sales quoting, integrate with CAD systems, and speed up time-to-market?
In this session, we tackle the top questions about Tacton CPQ! Whether you’re new to …
Published: October 31, 2024
Cloud Hosted PDM: What’s Stopping You?
What roadblocks are holding you back from moving your Product Data Management (PDM) to the cloud?
In this webinar, we will explore common misconceptions that hold manufacturers back from taking advantage of cloud-based solutions. We’…
Published: October 24, 2024
Natural Convection Simulation Using Ansys Discovery
The heat generated in buildings, energy storage systems, electronics systems presents a daunting challenge in terms of removal, leading to thermal comfort, cooling performance, reliability and safety concerns. Ansys Discovery allows engineers to make quick …
Published: October 17, 2024
3D Efficiency Magic: Automated and Integrated 3D Design from a 2D World
This KETIV Virtual Academy session is part 4 of our series on mastering the transition from 2D to 3D design. This specific session will focus on automation and systems integration. Learn how leveraging advanced software tools …
Published: October 10, 2024
Generating Production, Inventory, and Purchase Lists from a Single BOM in Autodesk Vault
Streamline your Bill of Materials (BOM) workflow in Autodesk Vault. Learn how to generate production, inventory pick, and purchase lists all from a single BOM by leveraging file and item categories along with custom user-defined …
Published: October 3, 2024
Managing Change Orders in Fusion Manage
Join KETIV Application Engineer, Jose Paredes-Clara for this Virtual Academy session, where he will explore the process of creating and releasing items to production using Change Orders in Autodesk Fusion Manage. This session will guide …
Published: September 26, 2024
Electronics Thermal Simulation Using Ansys Discovery
The heat generated by electronics systems presents a daunting challenge in terms of removal, leading to reliability, performance, and safety concerns. Ansys Discovery allows engineers to make quick and easy changes to their cooling geometries …
Published: September 19, 2024
Workflow Wizardry: Crafting an Effective 2D to 3D Transition
This KETIV Virtual Academy session is part 3 of our series on mastering the transition from 2D to 3D design. This specific session will focus on developing workflows and seamlessly integrating 3D design into your existing …
Published: September 12, 2024
Assemblies in Autodesk Inventor – Planning for Automation
This session is built off of our past session, “Parts in Autodesk Inventor – Planning for Automation.” If you haven’t yet, you can watch a replay of the session here!
This KETIV Virtual Academy session …
Published: September 5, 2024
Creating Custom Parts in AutoCAD Plant 3D Spec Editor
Join this KETIV Virtual Academy session to learn the different ways to create and find additional catalog content to add to specs to be created. This allows for additional custom parts that are not found …
Published: August 29, 2024
Using Statistical Monte Carlo Analysis Inside HFSS via Optimetrics and Optislang
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we will show you how to do Monte Carlo analyses in HFSS to analyze how manufacturing variability can affect your antenna design’s field performance. We will compare and …
Published: August 22, 2024
Engineering Data Alchemy: Evolving from 2D Content Creation and Data Management to 3D
This KETIV Virtual Academy session is part 2 of our series on mastering the transition from 2D to 3D design.
Join KETIV Application Engineers as we guide you through the essential techniques and tools for developing …
Published: August 15, 2024
Parts in Autodesk Inventor – Planning for Automation
This KETIV Virtual Academy presents a series of sessions focused on how to plan for automation success in Autodesk Inventor!
Join Autodesk Elite Expert and KETIV Application Engineer, Tiffany Hayden as she covers the crucial …
Published: August 8, 2024
Spawning and Approving Change Orders from Change Requests in Fusion Manage
This KETIV Virtual Academy session hosted by Jose Paredes-Clara will cover a few aspects of converting change requests to change orders in Fusion Manage.
Assigning Edit Permissions: Learn how to assign and manage edit permissions …
Published: August 1, 2024
Using HFSS to Model Antenna Arrays using 3D Components
In this session, we will show you how to model antenna arrays using 3D Components in HFSS, comparing and contrasting this relatively new method to alternatives. Use of 3D Components and Mesh Fusion can significantly …
Published: July 25, 2024
3D Design Sorcery: Transforming 2D Plans into 3D Realities
Join us for this week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session that explores the critical role of planning and preparation in transitioning from 2D to 3D design.
This session, hosted by Thomas Fitzgerald, will cover essential …
Published: July 18, 2024
Improving the Engineering Role with Connected Data
In this session, learn how you can bridge product development with the rest of the manufacturing organization. Discover the challenges and cost of not acting to fix your data – you know them well:
Tedious data …
Published: July 11, 2024
Leveraging the Power of NextGen GPU Computing for Faster Ansys Simulations
Ansys is helping customers across various industries to reduce design cycle times and produce more complex products through cutting-edge advancements in high-performance computing numerics. Join us for an exciting KETIV Virtual Academy session where we …
Published: June 27, 2024
Optimize Quality Assurance with Data-Driven Digital Transformation
A comprehensive quality and data management solution can transform your manufacturing business.
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we’ll cover the benefits of data management and its seamless integration into your current workflows and …
Published: June 20, 2024
Integration, Considerations, and Data Preparation for Seamless CPQ Implementation
The final session of our KETIV Virtual Academy series, “Driving a Successful Configure, Price and Quote (CPQ) Project with Complex Manufacturing,” jumps into the practical aspects of integrating CPQ systems with your existing infrastructure.
We …
Published: June 13, 2024
Vault Data Standard: What is it?
What is Autodesk Vault Data Standard, and why does it appear when users opt-in during the Autodesk Vault Professional client installation? Learn the importance of this feature from KETIV Application Engineer, Mario Sobalvarro at this …
Published: June 6, 2024
What’s New in AutoCAD 2025?
Explore the newest features in Autodesk AutoCAD 2025 software, including industry-specific tool sets, new automation, and insights at this week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session.
Join Autodesk’s Technical Enablement Specialist, Volker Cocco as he covers …
Published: May 30, 2024
Streamlining Sales and Engineering Workflows with Integration
In the second installment of our KETIV Virtual Academy series, “Driving a Successful Configure, Price and Quote (CPQ) Project with Complex Manufacturing,” we shift our focus to the integration of CPQ systems with sales and …
Published: May 23, 2024
What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2025?
This year marks 25 years of Autodesk Inventor! A quarter of a century dedicated to designing and making your best products. Join Autodesk’s Product Marketing Manager, Jim Byrne and KETIV’s Senior Technical Solutions Executive, …
Published: May 16, 2024
What’s New in Autodesk Vault 2025?
Autodesk Vault 2025 is here, boasting upgrades designed to turbocharge your design creation and data management journey. Subscribers to Vault can immediately tap into these new features. This release of Vault brings forth improvements requested by …
Published: May 9, 2024
Autodesk Vault Professional Permissions 101
How do Autodesk Vault Professional permissions work? Vault admins both new and old will get all of their questions answered at this upcoming KETIV Virtual Academy session.
Join Application Engineer, Donny Hayes as he covers …
Published: May 2, 2024
Electronic Design for Real World Challenges
This session explores Ansys engineering workflows that replicate real-world conditions that electronics often encounter, such as temperature fluctuations/overheating, humidity levels, vibrations, and power and signal integrity issues. We will showcase Ansys workflows that subject …
Published: April 25, 2024
Managing Change – Vault ECO Routings
Change is an inevitable aspect of the development process, and efficiently managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) is crucial for maintaining project timelines and quality. This session delves into the core functionalities of Vault ECO routings, …
Published: April 18, 2024
Optimizing Configuration, Pricing and Quoting Strategy for Maximum Impact
Let’s dive into the foundational aspects of CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) implementation.
Emphasizing the 80/20 rule, we explore the crucial data, clientele, and use cases that demand attention, while also highlighting the importance of not …
Published: April 11, 2024
Design Space-Ready Electronics Using Ansys
Learn how Ansys prepares electronic devices for space – We’ll cover the basics of the space environment workflows to account for the lack of air, strong sunlight, and radiation. See how Ansys software simulates these …
Published: April 4, 2024
What’s your flavor? – Vault Basic vs. Vault Professional
Are you in the process of deciding between Vault Basic and Vault Professional for your data management needs? This week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session will dive deep into the functionalities available in each version …
Published: March 28, 2024
Benefits of Product Configuration: To Engineering and Beyond!
The session highlights the transformative benefits of product configuration in addressing key challenges faced by engineering and manufacturing. Emphasizing the urgency of speed-to-market and the inefficiencies of manual processes, we explore product configuration and automation …
Published: March 21, 2024
Custom Endtypes for Fittings in Plant 3D
Join us for this week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session, tailored for CAD administrators and Senior Piping Designers aiming to elevate their design process within Autodesk Plant 3D. Discover the limitations of the default settings, …
Published: March 14, 2024
Electrical Design Breakthrough with Ansys
Let’s explore the capabilities of Ansys in enhancing the electrical performance of advanced systems with Graham Stevens. We’ll explore Ansys workflows for designing and optimizing electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and electric aircraft. …
Published: March 7, 2024
File Hide and Seek – Autodesk Vault Searching Best Practices
This week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session will dive into the essential strategies for enhancing your development cycle through effective file management and vault searching techniques:
File reusability and maximizing your development cycle
Effectively utilizing …
Published: February 29, 2024
Preparing for a Sales Automation Solution, 3D Models & Visualization
Live 3D Model Visualization in Tacton CPQ – With Tacton CPQ your sales team or customers can see the results of their selections with a live 3D model of the product and, with Augmented Reality, they …
Published: February 22, 2024
5 Tips for Building Fusion 360 Assemblies that Leverage the Collaboration Tools
Join KETIV Application Engineer, Marco Trinidad for this session to learn the top 5 tips for building Autodesk Fusion 360 Assemblies that leverage collaboration tools.
This webinar is perfect for both beginners looking to get a solid …
Published: February 15, 2024
Field Ready Antennas with Ansys In-Situ Design Optimization
Join this session to explore the engineering workflows of antenna design using Ansys, a leading simulation tool. Learn how to design antennas that perform optimally in real-world conditions, tackling common challenges like interference. Discover the …
Published: February 8, 2024
Launching Your Manufacturing Company’s Success Story: Data Management Implementation
Is your manufacturing company ready to go live with Data Management Implementation? You’ve reached a significant milestone in your Data Management (DM) Implementation journey. Now it’s time to make it official.
This session …
Published: February 1, 2024
Configuring Excellence: Data Management Implementation
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we will guide you through the intricate process of configuring your Data Management (DM) Implementation for optimal efficiency and functionality. Understanding the nuances of configuration is pivotal in ensuring …
Published: January 18, 2024
Parametric Study using Ansys optiSLang
Why model just one design if you can quickly explore many? Leverage powerful Ansys tools to find optimum designs and operating conditions using parametric workflows. In this 4-part series, we will explore the parametric modeling …
Published: January 11, 2024
Product Optimization Inside of Tacton
Learn how Tacton’s powerful AI and constraint-based configurations can be utilized to provide insight feedback for customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing.
Increase efficiency, quality, and better utilize internal knowledge and resources through analytics while …
Published: January 4, 2024
Strategies for Seamless Data Population: Data Management Implementation
Embark on the next phase of your Data Management (DM) Implementation journey at this session, designed to provide you with comprehensive insights into the various techniques and strategies for populating and uploading data to your …
Published: December 21, 2023
Parametric Study Using Ansys Fluent
Why model just one design if you can quickly explore many? Leverage powerful Ansys tools to find optimum designs and operating conditions using parametric workflows. In this 4-part series, we will explore the parametric modeling …
Published: December 14, 2023
Guided Selling with Tacton: Capturing Customers’ Needs vs. Specifications
Ensure customer expectations are met, gain loyalty, increase quality, and grow your customer base with “needs focused” product configuration in Tacton CPQ. See how Tacton’s Patented AI technology can supply quick and accurate quotes …
Published: December 7, 2023
Optimizing Data Preparation: Data Management Implementation
Prepare to transform your data management strategies at this KETIV Virtual Academy session that goes beyond the basics, offering in-depth insights into the meticulous preparation steps vital for a successful Data Management (DM) Implementation.
We …
Published: November 30, 2023
Parametric Study Using Ansys Workbench
Why model just one design if you can quickly explore many? Leverage powerful Ansys tools to find optimum designs and operating conditions using parametric workflows. In this 4-part series, we will explore the parametric modeling …
Published: November 16, 2023
Unleash Your Inventor Potential: Performance Enhancement Tips
Working with large or complex assemblies in Autodesk Inventor can be cumbersome if you don’t have the proper settings and configuration. Join our upcoming KETIV Virtual Academy to gain valuable insights into optimizing your …
Published: November 9, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Tacton: Product Configuration
Join us for this week’s KETIV Virtual Academy session as we demystify the world of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solutions.
Discover the seamless simplicity of configuring products inside Tacton that make CPQ accessible and …
Published: November 2, 2023
A Comprehensive Planning Guide for Manufacturers: Data Management Implementation
Data Management Implementation Series: Planning
This session guides you through the fundamental aspects that every organization must consider when planning their Data Management (DM) Implementation. We explore the key components, such as defining your objectives, …
Published: October 26, 2023
5 Tips for Using Surface Models in Your Autodesk Inventor Designs
Unlock the full potential of your Autodesk Inventor designs at this KETIV Virtual Academy session with application engineer, Marco Trinidad.
Surface modeling is a powerful tool in the world of computer-aided design, offering unparalleled flexibility …
Published: October 19, 2023
Mastering Design Reusability in Autodesk Vault
Unleash engineering efficiency through Vault Copy Design!
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we dive into the transformative power of Vault Copy Design. These cutting-edge techniques are proven to increase engineering efficiency.
Don’t miss …
Published: October 12, 2023
Parametric Design Studies Made Easy Using Ansys Discovery
Why model just one design if you can quickly explore many? Leverage powerful Ansys tools to find optimum designs and operating conditions using parametric workflows. In this 4-part series, we will explore the parametric modeling …
Published: October 5, 2023
Inventor project file configurations
In this live session hosted by Mario Sobalvarro, Application Engineer at KETIV, we’ll explore the best practices for configuring Inventor project files. This session will cover the following topics, along with a live Q&…
Published: September 28, 2023
The Special Sauce to Inventor Model States
Join us for an enlightening session as we dive into the intriguing world of Inventor Model States, the “Special Sauce” that can elevate your design processes to new heights. Despite being available for two releases, …
Published: September 21, 2023
Navigating Blocks in AutoCAD’s Next-Gen Workflow
Join us for an insightful webinar as we explore the innovative approach to managing and inserting blocks in the latest version of AutoCAD. Discover the ‘new’ way that streamlines your workflow and enhances efficiency when …
Published: September 14, 2023
RF/Dielectric Heating Simulations using ANSYS HFSS and Icepak
In this session, we demonstrate how to model RF/dielectric heating losses using HFSS software by Ansys, and how to couple these losses into Ansys Icepak to determine temperature of your RF and microwave components.
Published: September 7, 2023
Unveiling Autodesk Vault Office
Join us for an enlightening session as we delve deep into Autodesk Vault Office. Gain a comprehensive overview, understand its numerous benefits, and watch as we bring its features to life through a live demonstration.
…
Published: August 31, 2023
Mastering Inventor Workflows: Unleashing Vault Integration and iLogic Automation
Join us as we delve into the dynamic fusion of Autodesk Vault and iLogic/Automation in Autodesk Inventor. In this power-packed session, we’ll demonstrate how to seamlessly integrate these two powerful tools to optimize …
Published: August 24, 2023
New Autodesk Inventor 2024 iLogic Features: Vault Snippets
In this session, we’ll see some examples covering new Inventor functionality including:
Checking if files exist by search criteria
Downloading files from Vault
Getting new part numbers from a Vault numbering scheme
Copy Local …
Published: August 17, 2023
Exploring Ansys Rocky: Simulating Realistic Particle Interactions with DEM and SPH
If you’re interested in setting up a simple DEM and SPH coupled model in Rocky and learning a little about the physics behind the methods along the way, this is the session for you!
…
Published: August 10, 2023
How will 5 different engineers approach the same Inventor design?
They’ll explain how they’d approach the design, each showing what they might do differently, and why.
Join us to see how an Inventor-certified industry expert with 25 years of mechanical design experience might approach …
Published: August 3, 2023
Using Inheritance with Autodesk Inventor parameters
Utilizing all of the principles of object-oriented programming can help speed up automation projects and make upkeeping the code easier and less time-consuming.
Join Phillip Cox, Senior Application Engineer at KETIV, as he walks you …
Published: July 27, 2023
Behind the scenes: Upgrading your Autodesk Inventor Professional (especially if you have Vault)
Join Mario Sobalvarro, Application Engineer, and Brian Mongkolpoonsuk, Customer Succes Manager, in this interactive KVA, where they’ll be diving into the topic of upgrading your Autodesk Inventor Professional software and the key things to …
Published: July 20, 2023
Ansys Mechanical Parametric Design: The simulation solution
Check out this KETIV Virtual Academy session where you’ll learn valuable insights into Ansys Mechanical Parametric Design and how SpaceClaim’s hybrid modeling technology offers a reliable technique for constraining, parameterizing, and replaying the …
Published: July 13, 2023
What’s new in Autodesk Vault 2024?
Learn how Autodesk Vault 2024 enhancements can help boost your design creation and data management with new features to help ensure everyone works from a central source of organized data.
Join Phil Steiger, Practice Lead for …
Published: July 6, 2023
Technical maturity for design automation
The successful implementation of design automation means that companies have to know where they reside on the Technology Maturity Matrix.
This KVA covers the Technology Maturity Matrix, what companies need to understand about themselves in …
Published: June 29, 2023
What’s new in Fusion 360 2024?
Fusion 360 is rapidly evolving to provide you with the most cutting-edge, unified suite of CAD/CAM design tools to support your manufacturing needs.
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session to learn why Fusion 360 …
Published: June 22, 2023
Simulation Drives Increasing Value in the Med-Tech Industry
Join us and our distinguished guest speaker, Mark Palmer, MD, PhD, who was recently Research Director in the Corporate Strategic Scientific Operations group at Medtronic, and now supports the Office of the CTO at Ansys …
Published: June 15, 2023
What’s New in PowerMill 2024
Join this KETIV Virtual Academy session hosted by Autodesk’s Territory Solutions Engineer, Ted Ward, to learn about the latest features and enhancements to Autodesk PowerMill 2024.
PowerMill 2024 offers a new Flowline strategy plus additional improvements …
Published: June 8, 2023
Deep Dive Into Inventor 2024 NEW Finish Tool
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session as we take a deep dive into the latest release of Inventor 2024 and explore its revolutionary NEW Finish Tool. Built to enhance your design workflow and streamline …
Published: June 1, 2023
Top Tips and Tricks for Nesting in Fusion 360
Join us and our special guest, Spencer Hardcastle, Manager of Customer Advocacy with Autodesk, as he shows us how to make the most of our Fusion 360 investment by taking advantage of the Nesting & Fabrication …
Published: May 25, 2023
Introduction to Ansys Icepak – How to Simulate PCB Enclosures
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we demonstrate in Ansys Icepak how to model PCB cooling for a typical enclosure. Join Application Engineer, Graham Stevens, as he demonstrates 3D Components of PCBs, Heatsinks, and Fans …
Published: May 18, 2023
What’s New in Vault 2024
Autodesk Vault 2024 has enhancements to help you accelerate your overall design creation and data management experience. If you are a Vault user, you can take advantage of these updates right away and learn all about …
Published: May 11, 2023
What’s New in Inventor 2024
Inventor 2024 is packed with new features and enhancements to improve your design experience. You will find enhancements for 3D annotations as well as 2D drawings and notice the new performance and time-saving enhancements in this …
Published: May 4, 2023
What’s New in AutoCAD 2024
AutoCAD 2024 is built to accelerate workflows and seamlessly share your vision with innovations designed to unlock your creative potential.
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session with KETIV Senior Application Engineer, Chuck Hackett and …
Published: April 27, 2023
What’s New in Ansys Fluent 2023 R1: UE Updates
Learn the newest user-interface features released in 2023 for Ansys Fluent Solver at this KETIV Virtual Academy session. We will cover updates such as launcher redesign, point surface creation, volume surface creation, expression volumes, realistic rendering …
Published: April 20, 2023
Mastering Metadata in Autodesk Vault
Have you ever wondered what is included in your metadata and the best way to manage it? Do you find yourself entering metadata repeatedly? Or, are you confident that your metadata is up to par …
Published: April 13, 2023
Getting Started with Inventor API
Automating complex designs is an excellent strategy to save both time and money. While iLogic is a good starting point for automation, it may not be equipped to handle the most complex cases of business …
Published: April 6, 2023
How to Set Up Vault with Multi-Company Environments
If your manufacturing company has partner consultants or other companies that work within your Vault environment, you may be concerned with passing information in Vault back and forth between companies.
This KETIV Virtual Academy session …
Published: March 30, 2023
Vault Custom Categories and Properties
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session learn how to leverage custom file and item categories and associated properties to better manage and view data.
These features allow manufacturers to have better sortability and viewing of …
Published: March 23, 2023
Electrification and Batteries: What are the Simulation Possibilities with Ansys?
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we will survey the different types of analyses and tools from the Ansys simulation suite. Learn how these tools can benefit your electrification power sources, with a specific focus …
Published: March 16, 2023
Autodesk Account Portal 102: Updates You Need to Know as an Administrator
In our previous KETIV Virtual Academy Session, Autodesk Account Portal 101, we covered the ins and outs of the Autodesk Account Portal at manage.autodesk.com.
In this session, Customer Success Manager Brian Mongkolpoonsuk will dive …
Published: March 9, 2023
Ask the Experts – Autodesk Vault
This week in KVA, come prepared with your Autodesk Vault questions, as KETIV’s Autodesk Vault team will answer any and all questions regarding Autodesk Vault.
Join KETIV Application Engineers, Jose Paredes-Clara, Jason Courtemanche, and …
Published: March 2, 2023
Take Your Inventor Nastran Simulations to the Next Level with Ansys
Do you want to see how you can take your Autodesk Inventor Nastran simulations to the next level? If you are using Autodesk mechanical design tools, this session is a great opportunity to learn how …
Published: February 16, 2023
What Impact Can Configuration Have on Your Business?
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session focusing on Sales and Product Configuration. This session will cover an introduction to the benefits of Configure, Price, and Quote solutions including:
Improving your sales process
Improving …
Published: February 9, 2023
Using Ansys Fluent Expressions to Simplify Setup and Post-Processing
Ansys Fluent Expressions allow you to quickly and easily set up complex boundary and cell zone conditions, source terms, material properties, and other elements for your CFD problem. Replace constant, single-valued entries of input conditions …
Published: February 2, 2023
Top-Down Design in Inventor Assemblies
Do you want to learn how to create an assembly in Inventor? If so, then join us in the KETIV Virtual Academy! We’ll discuss a top-down design approach and the different strategies associated with …
Published: January 19, 2023
Preparing to Move to a Data Management Solution: Part 3 How to Connect Your Data
This KETIV Virtual Academy session is the final part of a 3 part series on data management and maintenance. Learn the final step of connecting your data to a tool to be consumed by other members …
Published: January 12, 2023
Ansys Structural Topological Optimization: Reducing Structural Cost and Weight
In this session, we will dive into different types of Structural Optimization Techniques to enable you to reduce structural cost and weight in your mechanical designs. We will answer questions such as:
Which techniques are …
Published: January 5, 2023
Preparing to Move to a Data Management Solution: Part 2 How to Set Up for a Data Management Solution
Once your data is clean, and you are moving to a Data Management solution it is important to consider how you want your data organized.
This KETIV Virtual Academy session will focus on managing your …
Published: December 15, 2022
Preparing to Move to a Data Management Solution: How to Clean Your Data
This KETIV Virtual Academy will focus on how to prep and clean your data for data migration. We all think we have clean data, but then when we dig into it, we may realize our …
Published: December 15, 2022
Design Automation Project Deep Dive with Nucor Warehouse Systems
Nucor Warehouse Systems, introduced a powerful design automation solution, allowing the firm to become a customer-first organization. Instead of turning away work due to a cumbersome sales and quoting process, the firm has successfully transformed …
Published: December 8, 2022
Getting Started in AutoCAD Plant3D
Projects are almost always behind, so design quicker and easier when you take advantage of AutoCAD Plant 3D.
Join this KETIV Virtual Academy to learn:
How to download and Install AutoCAD Plant 3D
How to …
Published: December 1, 2022
Accelerate Your Ansys CFD Simulations Using GPUs
In this upcoming KVA, we explore how GPUs can be leveraged to reduce CFD simulation time, hardware costs, and power consumption. We will talk briefly about using GPUs in the Offload mode to gain some …
Published: November 17, 2022
Preparing to Move to a Data Management Solution: Part 1 – How to Clean Your Data
This KETIV Virtual Academy will focus on how to prep and clean your data for data migration. We all think we have clean data, but then when we dig into it, we may realize our …
Published: November 10, 2022
Autodesk Account Portal 101
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy to learn the ins and outs of your Autodesk Account Portal at manage.autodesk.com. As Autodesk moves away from network licenses towards cloud-based licensing, it’s important …
Published: November 3, 2022
Implementing Vault Basic 2023
If you own Autodesk’s Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, you can take advantage of Vault Basic for free!
Learn how to install Vault Basic in a new environment at this KETIV Virtual Academy. We …
Published: October 27, 2022
Design Automation Solution Drives Competitive Advantage
Nucor Warehouse Systems leveraged KETIV Technical Services to support a goal of reducing material returns by 50%, improving turnaround time by 75%, and automating as much of the process as possible.
Understand the value gained by the …
Published: October 20, 2022
General Strategies to Speed Up Your Mechanical and Electronic Desktop Ansys Simulations
There are a number of standard methods that can be used to reduce Ansys simulation computation time. In this webinar, we will cover four general strategies:
Reduce simulation complexity
Reduce simulation size
Optimize solver type …
Published: October 13, 2022
Driving Connected Product Development with Multi-CAD cloud PDM
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy to learn the value of breaking down barriers with multi-CAD integration. Make it easier to work across teams, external suppliers, and different CAD solutions to drive better collaboration …
Published: October 6, 2022
Inventor Plastic Features 101
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we will be showing you how to make plastic design easier and more efficient by working with Autodesk Inventor’s Plastic Features.
We’ll learn:
How to create a …
Published: September 29, 2022
Improving Product Design with Automated Modeling
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session we will be working with Autodesk Fusion 360’s automated modeling tool. This new tool generates design alternatives using the geometry in your model. We will show you how automated …
Published: September 22, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Model States
In a recent KETIV Virtual Academy, we taught how to create customized model states in a sheet metal environment and how to control it using iLogic. To continue on the Model State topic, we will …
Published: September 15, 2022
Mixing Tank Simulations using Ansys CFD
Mixing Tanks are commonly used across many industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical processing, oil and gas, and mineral processing. Modeling flow inside a mixing tank can be vital for improving reactor design, scale-up, optimization, and …
Published: September 8, 2022
KETIV’s New Vault as a Service
Data is at the heart of your organization, it must be managed, and maintained in a cost-efficient, secure and easy manner.
How can VaaS help remove the hassles of managing, maintaining, and upgrading your Vault? …
Published: September 2, 2022
Introduction to Computational Modeling in Medical Device Development
Bench testing, animal testing, and clinical trials have long been recognized by the medical device industry and global regulatory bodies as the “three pillars” of product development and pre-market evaluation. Multiple sources of information are …
Published: September 1, 2022
Using Visual Studio To Create Forms
In this week’s KVA, join Application Engineer, Felix Cortes, as he explores an alternative method to create forms within Visual Studio and implement them in iLogic rules for Inventor Automation
Join us for this …
Published: August 25, 2022
Best Practices in Part Numbering
To follow up on our CAD manager presentation, this KVA will cover one of the decisions that CAD Managers typically must make early in the standardization of their CAD process.
Learn the various uses and …
Published: August 18, 2022
3D Printing in Fusion 360 with the New Boss and Snap-Fit Tools in Product Design Extension
Do you have a 3D printer and want to see how good the new Boss/Snap-Fit tools are inside of Fusion 360 Product Design Extension? Now you can!
In this webinar, KETIV Customer Success Manager Brian …
Published: August 11, 2022
Introduction to Thin-Wall Body Mechanical Modeling: Using Shell Elements to Speed Up Your Mechanical Simulations
The ideal mesh element is a block, with 1:1:1 aspect ratio…
When modeling thin objects, standard 1:1:1 mesh quality rules of thumb result in computationally expensive models with large number of mesh elements. In this session, you …
Published: August 4, 2022
Design Automation Using iLogic and Model States
With the introduction of Model States to Inventor, there are even more ways to customize our designs. In this session, we’ll show you how to use model states in a sheet metal part, so …
Published: July 28, 2022
How to Administer Your Autodesk Vault Professional
Administrating your Vault may be the most important part of controlling your mission-critical data. In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we will cover the settings in Autodesk Vault Professional, how they relate to workflows, and …
Published: July 21, 2022
Which Ansys CFD product is Right For You?
Are you trying to run a CFD simulation but don’t know which Ansys product to purchase?
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session that will cover the difference between various Ansys CFD tools …
Published: July 14, 2022
Who’s Responsible for Your Digital Manufacturing Transformation?
So you want to digitally transform your company…. but who is responsible for this change?
Take the reins and make the shift to the digital realm! Learn how your company can be successful in making …
Published: July 13, 2022
Why Do You Need a CAD Admin?
Join this KETIV Virtual Academy session as our team of Application Engineers covers the importance of having a CAD Admin in your business and the value it brings to your engineering department. Learn everything from …
Published: July 7, 2022
What’s New in AutoCAD 2023
This week in KETIV Virtual Academy, learn the latest updates in Autodesk AutoCAD 2023, such as:
Rapidly sending and incorporating feedback into your designs
Importing feedback from printed paper or PDFs and adding changes to your …
Published: June 30, 2022
Creating Constraints and File Management with iLogic
In this week’s KVA join KETIV Application Engineers as we cover how to create constraints and dealing with file management. Our team will cover:
How to create unique constraints on your own
How to …
Published: June 23, 2022
What’s New in Autodesk PowerMill 2023
Autodesk PowerMill 2023 was released in early May to current customers with an active subscription. In this webinar, we will cover new features and enhancements made to PowerMill 2023 such as:
Steep and Shallow Finishing Improvements
You …
Published: June 16, 2022
What’s New in Fusion 360 January-March 2022
Have you been keeping up with the Fusion 360 updates for the past 4 months? There have been major changes for designers, and that’s no exaggeration! Join us for this session of KETIV Virtual Academy to …
Published: June 9, 2022
Digital Transformation Starts at Home
Join KETIV Application Engineers to learn how to implement Digital Transformation methodology in your organization, and how our team at KETIV has applied these same processes.
Our hosts will review the critical steps required to …
Published: June 8, 2022
Product Data Management and System Integration with Tacton CPQ
What capabilities within Tacton CPQ support Product Data Management and System Integration?
Learn new product development processes and how Tacton CPQ can support your team’s journey at this week’s KETIV Virtual Academy.
Published: June 2, 2022
The Real Cost of Data (Not Just a File)
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, take a deeper dive into what it takes to create engineering drawings, what the true cost is, and how to protect them from theft and ransomware.
Explore the end …
Published: May 26, 2022
What’s New in Autodesk Inventor 2023
Autodesk Inventor 2023 is here! It’s packed with customer-requested improvements and enhancements, so you can focus more on design and innovation—and less on repetitive tasks.
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy with Autodesk …
Published: May 19, 2022
Ansys HFSS and Circuit Synergy
Using Circuit Instead of RLC Boundaries to Optimize Passives and Dramatically Speed up HFSS simulations
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session where Ansys Application Engineer, Graham Stevens introduces a method to substitute the …
Published: May 12, 2022
Digital Manufacturing and Culture Change
According to a Boston Consulting Group study of 40 digital transformations, companies that focus on culture are five times more likely to achieve breakthrough performance.
What can we learn from this, and how can we apply …
Published: May 11, 2022
Getting Started with Nesting and Fabrication – Fusion 360 Extension
In this session, you will learn how to get started with one of the advanced Fusion 360 Extensions: Nesting and Fabrication. Advanced nesting fabrication capabilities allow you to create optimized and associative multi-sheet layouts for your …
Published: May 5, 2022
What’s New in Autodesk Vault 2023
Join Autodesk Senior Product Manager, Irvin Hayes, Jr. as he covers the latest updates in Vault 2023. Autodesk Vault 2023 is all about making collaboration more effortless than ever by continuing to deliver a more modern, connected, …
Published: April 28, 2022
Building a Configuration Product Model in Tacton
In this KVA, we will look at how an object model can be built in Tacton sales and product configuration software. You’ll learn how AI can be the difference in scaling the creation and …
Published: April 21, 2022
Getting Started with iLogic
Learn what is needed to start developing Automation using iLogic. From model preparation, to using the iLogic Rule Editor, to creating simple Forms, we will touch on the basic requirements to start using iLogic today.
Published: April 14, 2022
LEAN, Six Sigma, 5S, Green MFG, and Digital Manufacturing
LEAN, Six Sigma, 5S, Green Manufacturing, and many other methods are all tools we can use to increase efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in a manufacturing environment. Is Digital Manufacturing just another one of these tools, …
Published: April 13, 2022
What’s New in Ansys Fluent 2022 R1?
Join us for this KETIV Virtual Academy session to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest that Ansys Fluent has to offer. We will cover topics such as:
· Advanced solver acceleration using the new Multi-GPU …
Published: April 7, 2022
Fusion 360 – Flex Tokens, What are they?
Autodesk is introducing, Autodesk Flex, a new method where users can pay to have access to their software. This allows organizations to buy tokens for their team, assign users to Flex via the Autodesk account, …
Published: March 31, 2022
Food Processing Equipment
Increasingly, food and beverage companies are successfully applying modeling and simulation technologies to reduce production costs, optimize food processing, control food quality, and design better processing equipment.
This webinar shows how high-fidelity particle simulation can …
Published: March 24, 2022
Learning Lifecycles
In this week’s KVA we’ll follow up on the initial setup of Vault and to expand on the capabilities of Vault, we’ll discuss Lifecycles and some changes that have been made to …
Published: March 17, 2022
5 Ways Sales Automation Can Help You!
What is Sales Automation and how can it help your business reach its goal? In this session of KETIV Virtual Academy, discover the 5 biggest benefits to a guided sales process controlled with a Configure, Price, …
Published: March 10, 2022
The Digital Key to Opening the Box
Ever heard the phrase “out-of-the-box thinking”? We are facing new challenges that require “out-of-the-box thinking” in order to solve these challenges. So how can we get “out-of-the-box”? Is there a Digital key that will unlock …
Published: March 9, 2022
Leveraging External Data Sources
Is your company taking advantage of external data sources in Inventor? You can enhance your automation practices with Excel Spreadsheets, and XML files!
Join KETIV Automation Expert, Thomas Fitzgerald, on March 3 to learn methods of …
Published: March 3, 2022
Vault for MAKE
Learn to leverage a plug-in developed for PowerMill and FeatureCAM to seamlessly connect and track data between groups. With Vault for MAKE, you can now manage CAD data into CAM with a direct connection to …
Published: February 24, 2022
Why Adopt Digital Manufacturing?
As a manufacturer you provide a physical product…. so what is digital manufacturing? Can your company benefit from digital manufacturing?
Join us for this webinar, where we will discover what digital manufacturing is and how …
Published: February 9, 2022
Adapting to the Changing Market
Whether it be a global market, supply chain shortages, inflationary operating and acquisition costs, retiring workforce, smaller workforce pool, or covid lockdowns, it is clear to us all that the market is changing.
While it …
Published: January 13, 2022
What’s New with Moldflow 2021
Autodesk Moldflow provides simulation tools for plastic part and injection mold design, and for validation and optimization of the injection molding process. In this webinar, we will review some of the new features in the 2021 …
Published: October 29, 2020