It’s always a pleasure to talk with our friends at CoLab. From the CoLab Peer Check Podcast: There’s a lot of talk about Model-Based Definition (MBD), which means there are also a lot of different opinions out there. It’s one thing to paint a picture of some future vision for a Model-Based Enterprise—but how can […]
The Roadmap Part I: Iterate Already
Our Guide to the 3D Data Transition Race 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 worked with companies over the […]
Jennifer Herron Presents at QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat
Join Jennifer Herron, Founder & CEO of Action Engineering at the June QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat presented by DMSC. Learn How to Use the Bill of Characteristics (BoC) as Your Digital Twin Catalyst June 28, 20229:00 am MT :: 11:00 am ET Highlights Use QIF (Quality Information Framework) to establish digital traceability even through […]
The Differences Between MBD, MBE, and MBSE
Author: Duane Hess I have encountered some confusion and misunderstanding around the difference between Model-Based Definition (MBD), Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), and Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) with people I meet. The first confusion point is that all three phrases contain “model.” I will dig into that first, and that should start to shed some light on […]
QIF, STEP and 3D PDF Files
We are pleased to announce the following content in OSCAR: Free OSCAR Content: QIF Files Door Hinge Assembly Door Hinge Pin Door Hinge Tab Leaf Door Hinge Slot Leaf STEP Files Door Hinge Assembly Door Hinge Pin Door Hinge Tab Leaf Door Hinge Slot Leaf *A Free OSCAR subscription is required to access Free content. […]
Heather Beckman Joins Action Engineering
We’re extending a BIG & official welcome to our OSCAR the Octopus wrangler and IT problem solver, Heather Beckman. Heather has been with us for several months, but this is her blog debut. What do you do for Action Engineering and what do you like about it? I’m in charge of the development of OSCAR, […]
Model-Based Definition (MBD) and QIF
Model-Based Definition (MBD) at its core is machine readable annotations, data that’s associated to 3D geometry which is valuable both in manufacturing and in removing ambiguity from the communication of product definition. CNC programming and Manufacturing have been using 3D CAD Geometry for 30 plus years. QIF or Quality Information Framework is meant to address […]
How to Author MBD in NX
We’re pleased to share the following new content in OSCAR: Training Course: How to Author MBD in NX* In this course, you can watch expertly curated training modules on creating annotations, attributes, and presentation states in a NX part. Modules included: How to Annotate Datum Features and a Datum Reference Frame in NX How to […]