• Engineering Change Management Explained: Process, Compliance, and Product Traceability

    Learn what engineering change management is, how ECRs, ECOs, and ECNs work, and how manufacturers improve traceability, compliance, and collaboration across the product lifecycle with Autodesk Vault and Fusion Manage. What is engineering change management? Engineering Change Management (ECM) is the formal process used to propose, evaluate, approve, implement, and document changes to a product…

    Data & Process

  • Engineering Version Conflicts: Why They Happen and How PDM Prevents Them

    Learn what causes engineering version conflicts, why shared drives fail, and how Autodesk Vault prevents overwrites, tracks revisions, and maintains a single source of truth for design data. Engineering teams rarely lose time because of just CAD. They lose time because they’re not working from the same version of the design. A mechanical engineer updates…

    Autodesk Vault

  • Understanding the Autodesk Vault Subscription: What Buyers and Teams Need to Know 

    Learn how the Autodesk Vault subscription works, including licensing, deployment options, collaboration capabilities, and how engineering and manufacturing teams scale product data management over time.  Autodesk Vault helps teams control design data without slowing down product development  As products become more complex, design teams often struggle with version confusion, duplicate files, disconnected workflows, and manual…

    Autodesk Vault

  • How Vault Improves Revision Control and Reduces Rework

    Uncontrolled revision practices create rework and production errors in manufacturing, but Autodesk Vault is a great solution. Vault’s tools, such as its check-in/check-out system, lifecycle states, and change traceability, help engineering teams stop designing from outdated data and build from a reliable single source of truth. At some point, every engineering team faces the consequences…

    Data & Process

  • Autodesk Vault 2027.1 Expands Connectivity and Data Continuity Across Workflows

    Engineering data does more than support design work. It feeds change processes, project coordination, planning, procurement, manufacturing, and execution. Yet many organizations still struggle to maintain data continuity as information moves from product development into project delivery and execution. When teams rely on manual exports or disconnected systems, data can quickly become outdated, inconsistent, or…

    Data & Process

  • Why Simulation Should Be Part of Every Factory Expansion

    Simulation should be a standard part of every factory expansion plan. Traditional planning tools are limited, and discrete-event simulation captures system complexity more accurately. Autodesk FlexSim helps manufacturers validate designs and reduce risk before committing to physical changes. For many plant managers, a factory expansion starts with a familiar set of questions: Will this new…

    Production
  • Autodesk Vault 2027.1 What's New Thin Client

    Autodesk Vault 2027.1 Delivers a More Modern, Intelligent Thin Client

    The Autodesk Vault Thin Client gives users browser-based access to controlled Vault data without requiring the full desktop client. It provides a streamlined way for stakeholders across manufacturing, procurement, and project management to find, review, and act on engineering and product data management information. The release of Autodesk Vault 2027.1 transforms the Thin Client experience…

    Data & Process
  • Autodesk Vault 2027.1 What's New

    Autodesk Vault 2027.1 What’s New

    Earlier this year, Autodesk Vault 2027 took a meaningful step forward in product data management. The release focused on a clear goal: removing friction from everyday work while keeping Vault as the trusted system of record. The result is an experience that feels more intelligent and connected, without asking teams to rethink how they already…

    Data & Process

  • BOM Management Guide: How to Connect Product Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

    Learn how modern BOM management helps engineering and manufacturing teams reduce errors, manage product changes, and connect design, production, and business systems with Autodesk Fusion and Vault. BOM Management: The Foundation of Connected Product Development Every product starts with a bill of materials (BOM). Whether you’re designing industrial equipment, consumer products, machinery, or electronics, your…

    Data & Process

  • Design for Assembly (DFA): What It Is, Principles, and How to Reduce Manufacturing Cost

    Design for assembly (DFA) simplifies product design to reduce manufacturing cost and speed up production. Learn key principles, benefits, and real-world best practices. What is design for assembly (DFA)? Design for assembly (DFA) is a product design approach that simplifies how parts are assembled by reducing part count, minimizing fasteners, and standardizing components. The goal…

    Design & Engineering

  • Autodesk Inventor Subscription: What You Get and Why Engineers Choose It

    Explore Autodesk Inventor subscription options, pricing, and features. Learn what you get, how it works, and start a free trial to test it on real engineering workflows. If you’re evaluating Autodesk Inventor, the real question isn’t just “What does it cost?” It’s: “Will this help me design faster, reduce errors, and get products to market…

    Design & Engineering

  • How to Manage Large Multi-Part Assemblies in CAD for Industrial Machinery

    Struggling with large CAD assemblies slowing you down? Learn how to manage complex industrial machinery designs, and why Autodesk Inventor is built for large-scale performance. Designing industrial machinery is one of the most demanding use cases in CAD. Assemblies don’t just grow, they scale. What starts as a manageable model quickly becomes a system of…

    Design & Engineering