A Case Study: How Model-Based Definition (MBD) was the missing link to maximizing the ROI of a digital quality initiative. Author: Jennifer Herron, CEO of Action Engineering Have you ever been involved in a Model-Based Definition (MBD) project? If so, you likely know how difficult it is to convince people they no longer need their drawings. After all, drawings […]
2023 TIPE 3D Printing Conference Presentation Links
Brought to you by Women in 3D Printing and SME For its third edition, the TIPE global conference curates, once again, an inspirational all-women agenda of speakers and panelists. TIPE | 2023, though, promises to be the boldest, strongest, and most empowering TIPE edition so far as Women in 3D Printing has partnered with SME, […]
TIPE 3D Printing | 2023
Brought to you by Women in 3D Printing and SME For its third edition, the TIPE global conference curates, once again, an inspirational all-women agenda of speakers and panelists. TIPE | 2023, though, promises to be the boldest, strongest, and most empowering TIPE edition so far as Women in 3D Printing has partnered with SME, […]
2022 Year-End Glows, Grows & Gratitude at Action Engineering
As we reflect on 2022 our team at Action Engineering gathered our end-of-year Glows, Grows and Gratitude. This is an exercise we do as a team at the end of each week. It doesn’t have to be limited to work, however, we find that often times the gratitude prompt is a wonderful way to say […]
Small Machine Shops Leadership & Taking the Shop Floor Digital
Author: Jennifer Herron, CEO/Founder The leadership at these small shops was better than the leadership I’ve seen at large companies. In a follow-up webinar for IMTS “Taking the Shop Floor Digital”, Gary V (panel moderator) asked what was the catalyzing moment that began their change to digital. I was so impressed by their articulation of […]
Action Engineering Announces the 2022 Remastered Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) Dictionary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Golden, CO – October 13, 2022 – Action Engineering announces the upgraded release of the free Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) Dictionary. The MBE Dictionary is a comprehensive resource that includes 470+ terms and definitions, as well as 30+ industry standards and influential organizations. The dictionary has been reviewed, remastered, and refreshed in 2022. […]
The Manufacturing Industry and Digital Transformations – Iterate Already
Strategic Program Key Points – Our Guide to a Successful 3D Data Transition 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 […]
Making Your Budget Case for Your 3D Data Transformation
Jennifer, Rhiannon and Michelle talked through how to make a budget case for your 3D Data Transformation. 5 Keys to Successful Budget Requests 1. Don’t Rely on Engineering Budget Alone Rhiannon: When people first come to us, they’re often trying to fund the whole 3D Data transition within Engineering because they don’t realize how cross-functional […]