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What’s New in Vault 2026 + Vault in the Cloud: Live Q&A with Autodesk and KETIV
Jul 31, 2025
Irvin Hayes Jr., Principal Product Manager at Autodesk Join us live on July 31 for an exclusive session with Irvin Hayes Jr., Principal Product Manager for Autodesk Vault, as he walks through the latest enhancements in Vault 2026. From improved deployment tools, to safe file recovery, to drag-and-drop enhancements, Irvin will highlight what’s new—and what it means for your data workflows.
He’ll be joined by KETIV’s Data Management team to discuss real-world implications, share expert insight on transitioning Vault to the cloud, and answer your questions live.
Whether you’re upgrading, exploring cloud migration, or just want to stay on the cutting edge of product data management—this is your opportunity to hear directly from Autodesk and KETIV.
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The Value of Connecting Design and Manufacturing with PLM
Aug 07, 2025Many manufacturers struggle with disconnected engineering and manufacturing processes—resulting in rework, delays, and costly errors. In this session, we’ll explore how to bridge the gap between your engineering bill of materials (eBOM) and manufacturing bill of materials (mBOM) using Autodesk Fusion Manage.
Join PLM expert John Kuta as he walks through a practical, step-by-step demonstration of how Fusion Manage helps keep engineering and manufacturing in sync. You’ll learn how to manage change efficiently, reduce manual data entry, and connect your Vault PDM and ERP systems to Fusion Manage for a seamless PLM experience.
Key Takeaways:
- How to create and maintain synchronized eBOM and mBOM structures
- A real-world example of BOM updates and change management using Fusion Manage
- The value of PLM extensions and integrations like KETIV DataBridge
- How a Business Process Assessment can uncover your biggest improvement opportunities
This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to connect design and manufacturing, reduce errors, and get more value from their PLM investment.
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Exploring What’s New in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2026 – Part II
Jul 03, 2025AutoCAD Plant 3D 2026 comes full of improvements to the user interface with visual enhancements across the whole program. These improvements will help you to be more productive and easier to navigate to the items you need for your AutoCAD Plant 3D/P&ID projects. During the session we will go through the Spec Editor redesign and enhancements in Ortho’s, 3D piping modeling, and P&ID.
In this part two of a two-part series, we will:
- Reveal the Plant 3D modeling changes that make it easier in the design and modification process and Plant 3D Ortho enhancements that help in quickening the generation process
- Reveal how the Plant 3D Spec Editor redesign will aid in spec and catalog creation and editing
In part one, we covered the new visualization interface that will boost your Plant 3D/P&ID design experience.
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Automation Accelerators: Build Your Own Visual Studio Templates & Snippets for Autodesk Add-ins
Jul 10, 2025Speed up your Autodesk add-in development while reducing errors with reusable Visual Studio templates and code snippets. In this KETIV session, we’ll walk through ready-to-use components you can download, customize, and extend to fit your own automation workflows:
- See the Class Template and User Snippets KETIV uses internally to accelerate development
- Learn how to modify these templates and create new ones of your own
- Take away a downloadable starter pack to kick off your next project faster
Join us and add this essential toolkit to your automation workflow!
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Ansys Thermal Desktop: A Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Jun 26, 2025Join us for a focused walkthrough of installing Ansys Thermal Desktop and its essential components, including Sinda, RadCAD, FloCAD, and TD Direct.
KETIV’s Simulation Practice Lead, Snigdha Sarkar, helps you navigate system prerequisites, software dependencies, licensing setup, and common troubleshooting tips to ensure a smooth installation. This is ideal for engineers and IT teams preparing to deploy this powerful thermal simulation suite.
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What’s New: Using Autodesk Inventor Patterns in 2026
Jun 12, 2025Learn how to leverage the updated Pattern Tool in Autodesk Inventor 2026 to streamline your designs! In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, Marco Trinidad demonstrates:
✅ The new Pattern Tool panel
✅ How to apply Area and Rectangular Patterns
✅ Using the new Irregular Distance feature
✅ Tips for combining circular and rectangular patternsBoost your design efficiency and enable better automation in Inventor with these new capabilities.
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Introducing Ansys FreeFlow: A Mesh-less, GPU-powered SPH Solver
Jul 09, 2025Ansys FreeFlow is a new Ansys product that provides simple setup and fast solutions for free-surface flows using SPH – Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics.
This virtual workshop will introduce the newest product in the Ansys Fluids product line launched in 2025 and includes an interactive, hands-on walkthrough of the new product, its capabilities, and its applications.The session will cover the following topics:
1. Introduction to SPH
2. Overview of Ansys FreeFlow capabilities
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Using Fusion Manage to Resolve Common PLM Challenges
Jul 17, 2025Join us for a practical session exploring how to unlock measurable value using some targeted use-cases in Autodesk Fusion Manage. This session, hosted by John Kuta, Head of PLM & Value Engineering, will provide an overview on how simple enhancements to your data and change management processes can reduce costs, improve flexibility, and strengthen product quality.
Through real-world examples, you’ll learn how to:
- Analyze and grade BOMs to optimize cost, lead-time, and supplier performance
- Manage ECO effectivity to accommodate urgent changes without rework or confusion
- Distinguish when to create new items versus revisions to improve inventory control and traceability
Who Should Attend: Engineering, Operations, PLM, and Change Management professionals seeking to drive immediate value from their PLM system.
Agenda:
- Introduction to Fusion Manage Value Use-Cases
- Use-Case 1: BOM Analysis & Grading — Optimize Cost, Weight, Lead-Time
- Use-Case 2: ECO Effectivity Scheduling — Increase Agility & Communication
- Use-Case 3: Changes Requiring New Item vs. Revision — Improve Inventory & Traceability
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Tips and Tricks to Improve AutoCAD Plant 3D and P&ID Project Workflows
Jul 24, 2025In this session, we’ll explore a variety of lesser-known features and techniques for using AutoCAD Plant 3D and P&ID more effectively. Our focus will be on sharing practical tips and tricks that go beyond the standard setup that have proven valuable to many users existing AutoCAD Plant 3D users. Whether you’re looking to streamline your daily tasks or boost overall productivity, the knowledge gained here will help give you a competitive edge.
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Exploring What’s New in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2026 – Part I
Jun 19, 2025AutoCAD Plant 3D 2026 comes full of improvements to the user interface with visual enhancements across the whole program. These improvements will help you to be more productive and easier to navigate to the items you need for your AutoCAD Plant 3D/P&ID projects. During the session we will go through the Spec Editor redesign and enhancements in Ortho’s, 3D piping modeling, and P&ID.
In this part one of a two-part series, we cover the new visualization interface that will boost your Plant 3D/P&ID design experience.
In part two of the series, we will:
- Reveal the Plant 3D modeling changes that make it easier in the design and modification process and Plant 3D Ortho enhancements that help in quickening the generation process
- Reveal how the Plant 3D Spec Editor redesign will aid in spec and catalog creation and editing
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Ansys Simulation World Virtual
Jul 16, 2025This year, you’ll hear from leading industry speakers showcasing their innovative use of simulation, discover powerful tools to optimize processes, and learn how to turn bold ideas into reality.
What you’ll experience:
- Innovative Insights: Learn from dynamic keynotes led by industry innovators.
- Expert Led Technical Tracks: Discover breakthrough technologies in areas like Mission Engineering, Multiphysics Solutions, Cleaner Energy Technologies, New & Emerging Technologies, and more.
- Essential tools and solvers you’ll need to work smarter, validate ideas faster, and turn bold concepts into reality.
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Vault Strong & Cloud Smart: Considering Autodesk Vault in the Cloud
May 01, 2025Is your most valuable asset truly protected? Put your engineering data to work while keeping your intellectual property secure—and maximize the return on your investment.
Join Brian Terberg, Engineer at Crosno Construction, Inc., as he shares his team’s journey migrating to Autodesk Vault in the Cloud with KETIV.
In this session, we’ll cover:
- The top reasons companies move their Vault environments off-premises
- The critical tipping points that signal it’s time to make the shift
- How to safeguard your IP from accidental loss and external threats
Discover how a cloud-based Vault PDM can bring agility, enhanced security, and easier access to your engineering data. Don’t miss out—learn how to take control of your data and future-proof your business.
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