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 […]
Jennifer Herron Presents at IMTS spark
Jennifer Herron, founder & CEO of Action Engineering, will present “Foundational Supply Chain MBD Capabilities” at IMTS spark 2021. To realize the benefits of Industry 4.0, the Digital Twin, and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) in the supply chain, foundational Model-Based Definition (MBD) capabilities are required. MBD adds machine-readable Product Manufacturing Information to 3D CAD models to create […]
CAD Talk: Sigmetrix GD&T Hackathon Part Two
Join us for a 3D CIC: Home Edition virtual event on March 3, 2021, to continue our CAD Hackathon discussion! Bring your GD&T questions for live Q&A with the experts. The discussion continues with a demonstration of GD&T Advisor! GD&T Advisor provides expert guidance on the correct application of GD&T by guiding users through the application of […]
