2023 Update – Author: Jennifer Herron Traditionally, 2D data (e.g., drawings, static documents, static parts lists) are the authoritative source for technical data used within the government to acquire products from its supply chain. Going beyond 2D data to use 3D data demands sophistication for the exchange and collaboration of 3D data. Since the benefits […]
Maximize ROI with Model-Based Definition (MBD)
A Case Study: How Model-Based Definition (MBD) was the missing link to maximizing the ROI of a digital quality initiative. Author: Jennifer Herron, CEO of Action Engineering Have you ever been involved in a Model-Based Definition (MBD) project? If so, you likely know how difficult it is to convince people they no longer need their drawings. After all, drawings […]
What is a Digital Twin?
How Ambiguity is Killing MBE, and Why Words Matter The term “Digital Twin” is applied so frequently these days that there’s a lot of ambiguity around what it truly means. Commonly, the definition of a digital twin is a virtual representation of anything physical, and it can be literally anything – for instance, software is […]
2022 Year-End Glows, Grows & Gratitude at Action Engineering
As we reflect on 2022 our team at Action Engineering gathered our end-of-year Glows, Grows and Gratitude. This is an exercise we do as a team at the end of each week. It doesn’t have to be limited to work, however, we find that often times the gratitude prompt is a wonderful way to say […]
Digital Takes on the Taboo
Applying the Digital Thread to Sustainment and Decommissioning Words by Rhiannon Gallagher We’ve been diving into the tail end of manufacturing data lately, looking at how 3D data and the digital thread can change the story for sustainment and decommissioning teams. We think the potential for real improvement at this end of the product lifecycle […]
Small Machine Shops Leadership & Taking the Shop Floor Digital
Author: Jennifer Herron, CEO/Founder The leadership at these small shops was better than the leadership I’ve seen at large companies. In a follow-up webinar for IMTS “Taking the Shop Floor Digital”, Gary V (panel moderator) asked what was the catalyzing moment that began their change to digital. I was so impressed by their articulation of […]
Carey Barnes Joins Action Engineering as Director of Growth
The Action Engineering team welcomes the addition of Carey Barnes in the role of Director of Growth. Carey is responsible for identifying key areas for business growth, developing new business opportunities, and building collaborative relationships with industry partners and customers while supporting their 3D initiatives. She brings over 20 years of experience, a forward-thinking mindset, […]
The Manufacturing Industry and Digital Transformations – Iterate Already
Strategic Program Key Points – Our Guide to a Successful 3D Data Transition Rhiannon, Jennifer, and Duane sat down to talk about the evolution of the Action Engineering 3D Transformation Roadmap, how it came to be, and what we’ve learned along the way. Rhiannon: Jennifer, how did we get to this roadmap? Jennifer: As we’ve […]