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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accelerate Your 3D Data Transition
Rhiannon Gallagher sat down with Dan Feighery to talk about how the CAD training and templates in OSCAR can accelerate your 3D data transition. People are trying to figure out how to create 3D data that is standards compliant, right? The ASME Y14.41 standard is the ASME MBD standard. That’s not the official name, but […]
Why we need to stop using drawings.
Author: Duane Hess As someone who is a trained and degreed draftsperson, it’s ironic that I advocate against drawings. Drawings are representations of 3D objects The very first thing to keep in mind is that a drawing is a 2D representation of a 3D object. It takes training and a certain cognitive ability to translate […]
2021 Insights, Lessons and What’s On the Horizon for 2022
Like many companies, our end-of-the-year insights were intended to go out at the end of 2021. Also, like many companies, we found our team taxed from the throws of the holidays, wrapping projects up, end of the year tasks, and of course dealing with uncertainty and fluctuations of life due to each new COVID variant. […]
Action Engineering Developed a Solution That Will Improve 3D Model Use in the Automotive Industry
Golden, CO, January 19, 2022 – Action Engineering has recently announced the development of a model that will improve the way models are used in the automotive industry. The company has gifted this solution to the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC). These templates represent 120 hours of donated time […]