Irvin Hayes Jr.

Irvin is a Product Manager on the Autodesk Vault team based in Novi, Michigan. He helps partners, consulting and sales develop Vault deployment plans in enterprise environments and system requirements. You can find multiple classes Irvin has presented at Autodesk University, (au.autodesk.com) on a wide range of Vault topics. Irvin is a technology geek and loves sharing with the community on Twitter (@ihayesjr) and Flipboard Magazine. Disclaimer If you need an official Autodesk company response or a contact for press-related activities please contact Autodesk Public Relations. The posts on this blog are the authors' own personal opinions and do not represent their employer's view in any way. In addition, their thoughts and opinions often change, and as a weblog is intended to provide a semi-permanent point-in-time snapshot you should not consider out-of-date posts to reflect their current thoughts and opinions.

  • What’s New in Autodesk Vault 2027: More insight. More efficiency. More impact.

    Every Autodesk Vault release is about helping engineering teams do their best work, but Vault 2027 takes a meaningful step forward.  This release focuses on one clear goal: removing friction from everyday engineering data management while keeping Vault as the trusted system of record. The result is a product that feels more intelligent, more connected, and more enterprise-ready without asking teams…

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  • Meet Autodesk Assistant in Vault 2027

    Intelligent help, faster answers, and task automation—right where you work. Vault 2027 introduces Autodesk Assistant, an AI-powered assistant that helps you find information faster, learn features in context, and complete everyday data management tasks using natural language. For many teams, Vault product data management (PDM) is the system of record for design and engineering data,…

    Data & Process

  • Autodesk Vault Connector What’s New for PDM and PLM Integration

    The release of Vault 2026.1 brought the Autodesk Vault Connector, making it easier than ever to synchronize data between your product data management and product lifecycle management solutions. With the release of Vault 2026.2, we’ve added even more functionality using the Vault Connector—highlighted in this post. About the Autodesk Vault Connector First, a refresher if…

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  • What’s New in Autodesk Vault 2026.2: Work Smarter, Move Faster

    Autodesk Vault 2026.2 enhances PLM connectivity with Fusion Manage integration, streamlines data management, and boosts productivity with new sync and workflow features. Autodesk Vault 2026.2 brings seamless connectivity for Vault PLM users with the introduction of the integrated Fusion Manage panel in Vault. Vault 2026.2 also includes a set of targeted improvements designed to make…

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  • Autodesk Vault 2025.2 What’s New 

    Discover new features in Autodesk Vault 2025.2! Unlock productivity with Data APIs, client deployment enhancements, hyperlink UDPs, and more.

    Data & Process
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    Autodesk Vault 2025.1 What’s New

    Explore Autodesk Vault 2025.1's latest features, including enhanced data management, improved search options, and updated user prompts for smoother workflows.

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  • Autodesk Vault 2025 What’s New

    Autodesk Vault 2025 is here with enhancements to help you accelerate your overall design creation and data management experience. Vault subscribers can start taking advantage of the new functionality right away. This release of Vault delivers enhancements you and the Vault user community requested. Watch the overview video to see some of the new features…

    Data & Process

  • Autodesk Vault 2024.2 What’s New

    Whether you’re among the many who have relied on Autodesk Vault for years, or just getting started, this post will show you what’s new in Vault 2024.2 to help you accelerate your overall design and data management experience. If you missed our previous Vault release posts this year, you can see them here: Vault 2024 and Vault…

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  • Autodesk Vault 2024.1 What’s New

    Autodesk Vault 2024.1 is here with more enhancements to help you accelerate your overall design creation and data management experience. Vault subscribers can start taking advantage of the new functionality right away. If you missed our previous post about the release of Vault 2024, you can see it here. Watch the overview video to see…

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  • How to Access Your Data with the Vault Mobile App

    Have you ever needed to access design and engineering data while on the jobsite or away from your workstation? The Autodesk Vault mobile app allows you to work with your vaulted design and engineering data on your mobile device anywhere, anytime. The mobile app is a companion app to the Autodesk Vault desktop client; it…

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