Let’s assume that your organization already recognizes the competitive advantage that a more robust implementation of Model-Based Definition (MBD) could offer. So what’s holding you back? Establishing a return on investment (ROI) metrics relevant to your Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) will help your organization quantify the MBE’s value proposition that is germane to your organization. These […]
Stop Whining About MBD and Accurately Model Your Products
Why is it so important for 3D data to be exact? After all, drawings on a drafting board weren’t a mathematically accurate representation of designs and they got the job done just fine. Right? Well sort of. We’ve all heard the stories of someone faking in a dimension to show the right value, causing the […]
Avoid Classic Mistakes When Implementing MBD
Can you recall an instance where spending more time on project setup would have saved time (and money) over the life of the project? Time invested upfront, more often than not, makes up for itself later. Model Based Definition (MBD) implementation is no different! Norm Crawford of Crawford Dimensional Management will discuss classic MBD implementation […]
3D Printing & Complex Geometry: Why the New Toy Doesn’t Play by Itself
It’s happened to all of us who have interacted with a 3D printer. It is very exciting, you know you want one, but who feeds the 3D printer? It does not work without human input. Read more about why at GrabCAD >>
Applying Science to MBD/MBE and the Digital Thread
There has been a great deal of work done in the area of Model-Based Definition (MBD), but now we are finally starting to apply these 4 scientific principles to this data: Set up a hypothesis Design an experiment Test a theory Publish the results for public consumption. The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) […]
Learning on the Fly: Design to 3D Print
Every time I dive into an additive manufactured (AM) design project, the outcome of that design (the part) is always a bit of a surprise. I expect most of you have experienced something similar. Read more about AM surprises at GrabCAD >>
SOLIDWORKS World 2015: Focus on MBD
Now at home in sunny Denver, CO after attending SOLIDWORKS World in sunny Phoenix, AZ held February 8-12, 2015, I reflect on the week. There were cookies, coffee, countless training and educational sessions, cute 2-wheeled jumping robots to drive, a mini 4-rotor helicopter to fly, methods for controlling a 3D model with just your hand in front […]
MBD and CAD Re-Use Workshop at SOLIDWORKS World
Do you use 2D flat drawings to communicate your product designs? Does it make sense to hand over a 3D model to your manufacturer? Do you know how to take advantage of the SolidWorks software suite to enable your organization to leap into a model-centric product definition world? Do you need more educational support on […]