Lakewood, CO – Action Engineering is proud to announce its leading role in a groundbreaking new initiative with MxD to streamline data standards for Model-Based Manufacturing, a project that will directly support the Digital Transformation objectives of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This innovative project addresses one of the most pressing challenges in digital […]
Why Do Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) Go Together?
Model-Based Definition (MBD) + Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) go together like peanut butter + jelly, mac + cheese, or any other delicious duo of your choice. In this article, Dan Feighery, discusses why they’re the perfect pairing. It’s design interpretation on steriods.” Harmony between MBD and GD&T is a primary focus of your MBD […]
Pump Assembly 3D PDF Files & Buzzword Bingo!
We are pleased to announce the following content in OSCAR: Free OSCAR Online Training Content: [PDF Download] Buzzword BINGO! Playing Buzzword B-I-N-G-O utilizing the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) Dictionary helps 3D Digital Transformation implementation teams and stakeholders create a shared understanding of terminology, in a discreet (and fun!) way. Grab your set when you log in […]
From 10 hours to 10 minutes: A MBD Approach to PPAP
From 10 hours to 10 minutes: A MBD Approach to PPAP Do PPAPs cost you significant time? Learn a digital thread technique to save up to 80% of your quality planner’s time, even if you receive an engineering change. Highlights: • Creo MBD • QIF in action • Digital Bill of Characteristics • Automatic updates when engineering is revised Model-Based Definition […]
QIF, STEP and 3D PDF Files
We are pleased to announce the following content in OSCAR: Free OSCAR Content: QIF Files STEP Files *A Free OSCAR subscription is required to access Free content. Subscription OSCAR Content: QIF Files STEP Files 3D PDFs *Do you want OSCAR access and still need a subscription? Register HERE or contact us for more information. Door […]
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: *This course is part of a paid OSCAR subscription.** Once you are logged in […]
How Digital Data Helps Supply Chain Resilience
Rhiannon Gallagher, former Chief Social Scientist at Action Engineering talked to Duane Hess, Chief Project Officer at Action Engineering about supply chain resilience, the pandemic, and MBD. Rhiannon: Tell me about when you first started seeing the potential for MBD in the face of the pandemic challenges? Duane: It was an Italian company that did 3D printing. There was […]
Digital Thread, Door Hinge Assembly & Parts
We’re pleased to share the following new content in OSCAR: Content is available with an OSCAR subscription. Please sign-up to view. The Digital Thread: MBD Use Cases Across the Digital Thread What is the digital thread, and what can we do today? See examples of what model-based data is available today and how it can […]