FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Action Engineering is pleased to announce that they have officially joined PDES, Inc. as the first organization in the Industry and Consulting category.
PDES Inc. has worked to implement and standardize data exchange for participant companies for almost 30 years. PDES, Inc. members represent leading manufacturers, U.S government agencies, universities, and software vendors. They support the Digital Enterprise through the development and implementation of information and product exchange and data standards.
These standards support model-based engineering, model-based manufacturing, and model-based sustainment. Implementation testing and data exchange using the ISO 10303 standard (STEP) are an integral part of PDES, Inc.
“We are thrilled to join PDES, Inc. to work with CAX-I/F subject matter experts to turn prototype ideas into scalable, production-ready and interoperable execution methods. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Action Engineering as we continue to champion the adoption of Model-Based Enterprise standards across the industry. Collaborating with PDES, Inc. aligns perfectly with our mission to empower organizations, and we are excited to deepen our engagement within the standards community to drive innovation and excellence in Model-Based Definition.” – Jennifer Herron, CEO, Action Engineering.
As Action Engineering joins PDES, Inc., its deep-rooted experience in engineering standards, Model-Based Definition (MBD)/Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) thought leadership, exemplified by the success of 3D CIC, positions it as a key contributor to advancing the goals of PDES, Inc.

Pictured from left to right: PDES, Inc., Secretary Allison Barnard Feeney, NIST, PDES, Inc., CFO, Kenneth Swope, Boeing, Action Engineering CEO, Jennifer Herron, Action Engineering, PDES, Inc. CEO\Board President, Dr. Michael Jahadi, Lockheed Martin & PDES, Inc. General Manager, Brian Chiesi, PDES, Inc. (Boeing retired)
