The Action Engineering team continues to grow with the addition of Steven Fulkerson in the role of Digital Engineering MBD Quality Consultant. As a Digital Engineering MBD Quality Consultant, Steven will help organize and update an organization’s design data and processes to leverage the advantages of MBD. Starting with ensuring GD&T is correctly authored and associated with […]
Jennifer Vigil Joins Action Engineering as Digital Engineering MBD Consultant
The Action Engineering team continues to grow with the addition of Jennifer Vigil in the role of Digital Engineering MBD Consultant. As a Digital Engineering MBD Consultant, Jen is responsible for ensuring PTC Creo parts and assemblies incorporate model-based definition practices that comply with ASME MBD standards. She analyzes clients’ models and provides feedback, along with coaching […]
Duane Hess to Present at GPDIS 2025
Global Product Data Interoperability Summit September 23-25, 2025 – Booth #17 Presentation: September 25, 9:10 am Abstract: As engineering organizations transition toward model-based strategies, the ability to integrate Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Definition (MBD), and the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) becomes a critical differentiator. While MBD defines the product through precise geometry, annotations, and metadata, […]
Action Engineering at the MxD Annual Summit & Tech Showcase
Action Engineering is proud to announce our participation in the upcoming MxD Tech Summit. This two-day summit brings together leaders, technologists, government partners, and practitioners to explore critical themes shaping the industrial landscape—including practical applications of digital tools, workforce development, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. As a MxD member and strategic consulting firm in the Model-Based […]
10 Strategic Moves for a Model-Based Manufacturer
Moving from 2D drawings to 3D data is more than a technological update—it’s a mindset shift that transforms how organizations communicate, collaborate, and manufacture. The transition to a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) enables teams to streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve cross-functional alignment. At Action Engineering, we specialize in guiding manufacturers through this shift with strategic […]
Jennifer Herron of Action Engineering Appointed as Secretary of PDES, Inc. Board of Directors
LAKEWOOD, CO – PDES, Inc., a leading industry consortium focused on advancing model-based standards for digital enterprise collaboration, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Herron, Founder and CEO of Action Engineering, as the new Secretary of the PDES, Inc. Board of Directors. Jennifer Herron has over two decades of experience in Model-Based Definition […]
Action Engineering Awarded Progressive Trustbuilding for Supply Chain Transparency Project
Lakewood, Colorado — [April 2025] — Action Engineering, a leader in 3D data transformation and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) implementation, has been awarded a role in the new strategic initiative: Progressive Trustbuilding for Supply Chain Transparency. This cross-organizational effort aims to accelerate the adoption of transparent, resilient supply chains by delivering validated, neutral guidance and a […]
Will Smith Joins Action Engineering as Digital Engineering Model-Based Definition Consultant
The Action Engineering team continues to grow with the addition of Will Smith in the role of Digital Engineering MBD Consultant. Will is responsible for CAD authoring and best practices development, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing training, creation of parts and assemblies using CATIA and representation in standards organizations. Will is an experienced mechanical engineer with […]