Action Engineering is ready to head to Chicago for the 2026 MxD Summit. This year’s theme for the MxD Summit is “Ready Now: Manufacturing at Mission Speed” and will focus on what the U.S. industrial base must do to deliver scalable manufacturing capabilities today, not tomorrow. MxD is bringing together government leaders, industry executives, manufacturers, […]
Action Engineering at the MxD Annual Summit & Tech Showcase
Action Engineering is proud to announce our participation in the upcoming MxD Tech Summit. This two-day summit brings together leaders, technologists, government partners, and practitioners to explore critical themes shaping the industrial landscape—including practical applications of digital tools, workforce development, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. As a MxD member and strategic consulting firm in the Model-Based […]
10 Strategic Moves for a Model-Based Manufacturer
Moving from 2D drawings to 3D data is more than a technological update—it’s a mindset shift that transforms how organizations communicate, collaborate, and manufacture. The transition to a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) enables teams to streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve cross-functional alignment. At Action Engineering, we specialize in guiding manufacturers through this shift with strategic […]
Join us at MBE SWUG at 3DEXPERIENCE 2025
3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 brings together a vibrant community of designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and business leaders. This dynamic event is your opportunity to explore the latest innovations in the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio and the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem. Join Karen Wylie, Digital Engineering MBD Consultant & Instructional Designer, and Jennifer Herron, CEO/Founder during 3DEXPERIENCE. Reach out if you would […]
Why Do Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) Go Together?
Model-Based Definition (MBD) + Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) go together like peanut butter + jelly, mac + cheese, or any other delicious duo of your choice. In this article, Dan Feighery, 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 […]
Starlin Valdez Joins Action Engineering as Digital Engineering Model-Based Definition Consultant
The Action Engineering team continues to grow with the addition of Starlin Valdez in the role of Digital Engineering Model-Based Definition Consultant. Starlin will be leading standards requirements consensus efforts on client projects, modeling Siemens NX and PTC Creo components and assemblies from scratch, repairing/remodeling existing NX components and assemblies to allow for optimal MBD […]
Action Engineering Joins PDES as the First Organization in the Industry and Consulting Category
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Action Engineering is pleased to announce that they have officially joined PDES, Inc. as the first organization in the Industry and Consulting category. PDES Inc. has worked to implement and standardize data exchange for participant companies for almost 30 years. PDES, Inc. members represent leading manufacturers, U.S government agencies, universities, and software […]
Agile As a Catalyst for Model-Based Definition and Enterprise
In the realm of modern product development, two transformative approaches have emerged: Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). These methodologies rely on digital models as a single source of truth, promoting clarity, reducing errors, and enhancing traceability throughout the product lifecycle. However, to fully harness the potential of MBD and MBE, an effective product […]