The adoption of Model-Based Definition supports efficiency on both the factory floor and in the front office. We know change is challenging and can be slow. We also know the overall positive impact that MBD will have on the future of manufacturing. For this blog, we sat down and interviewed CEO, Jennifer Herron where we […]
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 (MBD) is 3D CAD data that is digitally authored to be used automatically by manufacturing and […]
What’s in OSCAR? Sample Content for Creo & SOLIDWORKS
These are examples of the content in OSCAR, a Model-Based Definition (MBD) knowledgebase to empower your Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). Creo Sample Content: How to Annotate Datum Reference Features and a Datum Reference Frame Datum feature annotation and datum reference frames are foundational to good MBD and GD&T. Let our CAD Coach talk you through this […]
Why Do Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Go Together?
MBD + GD&T go together like peanut butter + jelly, mac + cheese, or any other delicious duo of your choice. Dan Feighery, expert trainer, 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 Using Modern GD&T course. What does this […]
MBD Efficiencies for Small Manufacturers
NIST recently published Sometimes It’s Not Easy Being a Small Manufacturer, outlining a few of the unique challenges small manufacturers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We desperately need the MEP National Network… to ensure that there’s a focus in the next year on efficiency.” That focus on efficiency, [the panelist] said, should include the […]
Getting Started with MBD Kickoff
We advocate starting your MBE journey with an MBD Kickoff. Ryan Gelotte explains the purpose of this workshop and the whys behind the success stories. What do teams learn in our MBD Kickoff workshops? It started with making sure people understand it’s not just about getting rid of the drawing, it’s actually more about reusing […]
Jennifer Herron Presents “Planning Your Model-Based Journey” with PTC
Jennifer Herron, founder & CEO of Action Engineering, will present “Getting Started with MBD” at PTC’s upcoming Planning Your Model-Based Journey event. Session 1: Getting Started with MBD | Jennifer Herron, Action Engineering Session 2: A Next-Generation Model-Based Enterprise Maturity Index | Curtis Brown, Honeywell Session 3: MBE and your Product Lifecycle Management System | […]
CAD Hackathon: Answering Your Questions!
Intrepid GD&T practitioners sent in some excellent questions following our recent CAD Hackathon! Take a look and see what you think – do you agree with our approach, or do you have questions of your own? Missed the live events? Watch now! Part One Part Two How practical is the position callout of secondary datum […]
