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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…
Data & Process
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Model-Based Definition (MBD) and The Role it Plays in Modern Manufacturing [Update 2025]
Explore the benefits of model-based definition (MBD), its benefits across manufacturing, and how Autodesk solutions can help. For more than a century, 2D engineering drawings were the universal language of manufacturing. They captured dimensions, materials, and tolerances, serving as the primary reference for turning product concepts into physical parts. As manufacturing technologies and product complexity…
Design & Engineering
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Simulation-Driven Lean Manufacturing
Learn how discrete event simulation improves lean manufacturing by modeling real operations and testing new ideas before changes occur on the shop floor. Manufacturers operate under constant pressure to extract greater throughput from the same assets and uphold demanding delivery schedules. Lean manufacturing creates discipline by cutting waste, balancing station workloads, and syncing material flow…
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The Ultimate Guide to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for Efficient Supply Chain Management
This comprehensive guide explores the fundamentals of material requirements planning (MRP), its evolution, key components, benefits, implementation, and future trends. Material requirements planning (MRP) is a vital system for manufacturers aiming to optimize production and inventory management. It calculates the materials needed, their required quantities, and the timing for production to operate smoothly. In this…
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How Connected Data Is Transforming The Digital Factory
A digital factory integrates cloud platforms, connected data, and automated workflows to boost throughput, streamline operations, and enable manufacturers to adapt quickly for smarter, more efficient production. Digital factories are quickly becoming the foundation of modern manufacturing, thanks to powerful cloud platforms and integrated workflow management tools. Let’s take a look at the importance of…
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How the Digital Factory is Disrupting Traditional Manufacturing
The digital factory is changing manufacturing by making processes more agile, scalable, and resilient through real-time data, automation, and integrated design tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, and Factory Design Utilities. The digital factory is creating a significant shift in manufacturing. Advanced technologies and innovative software platforms have transformed traditional, rigid processes into agile, data-driven, and resilient…
Design & Engineering
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Agile Project Management Principles & Phases Guide
Unlock the power of Agile project management to drive innovation and efficiency in your projects. With its flexible, customer-focused approach, Agile helps teams adapt quickly and deliver results faster. Learn how Agile principles and tools can elevate your project success. Agile project management: Principles, phases, and tools Agile project management is a dynamic and iterative…
Data & Process
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Digital Factories: A More Sustainable Future for Manufacturing
Explore how digital factories powered by Autodesk enhance sustainability in manufacturing through digital twins, IoT, and data-driven insights.
Industry Cloud for Manufacturing
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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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