Presentation Product Structure and Meta-Modeling: The Final Frontier Product structure philosophy, data/meta-modeling, and managing variance. Maintaining product structure can be a daunting task. But, when you understand the benefits, it far outweighs the effort. The product structure and the metadata behind it are the framework upon which reusability is leveraged and in order to reduce […]
Charting the Transition from Engineering to Inspection through Quality Reporting
Glen Voglesong of Faurecia-Automotive Seating Business Group-NAO will present at the 2017 Quality Information Framework (QIF) Symposium. The 3D Collaboration & Interoperability Congress (3D CIC) and the QIF Symposium will be held in Golden, Colorado on October 3-5, 2017. Presentation Charting the Transition between Engineering Specifications, the 3D Model, and Inspection through Quality Reporting Recently, a Strategic […]
A PLM Journey: From Paper to PDM/PLM
Jon Pabst of Sierra Nevada Corporation will present at the 2017 3D Collaboration and Interoperability Congress. 3D CIC and the Quality Information Framework Symposium will be held in Golden, Colorado on October 3-5, 2017. Presentation A PLM Journey: From Paper to PDM/PLM A timeline of where Sierra Nevada Corporation started in 1999 (paper-based control to Windchill […]
Model-Based Enterprise Execution in the Fashion Industry by Erik Olson
Crocs, Inc. is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women, and children. Crocs offers a broad portfolio of all-season products, while remaining true to its core molded footwear heritage. Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has sold more than 300 million pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world. Committing […]
Duane Hess Joins Action Engineering
Action Engineering continues to grow with the addition of Duane Hess. Duane is responsible for PDM/PLM integration and training, technical writing, and general business management. “I’m excited to make the transition to the team at Action Engineering. The growth potential that I see for myself personally and professionally, as well as for Action Engineering is […]
Honey Bee Manufacturing's MBE Journey by Joel Seerey
Harvesting the Grains of an MBE Journey You’ll hear us use the word “journey” when we talk about Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). It’s a process that doesn’t happen overnight, and one that necessitates a shift in culture within the company. The MBE journey at Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. is one such example. Their MBE journey for […]
STOP! Collaborate and Listen – MBE Workshop on CAD
It is time to stop worrying about what you can not do with your CAD models and focus on what you can do with them. Many times, you are the CAD Super User trying to make your job and everyone’s more efficient. However, don’t go it alone. Integrating, Interoperating and Collaborating with CAD comes in […]