We’re pleased to announce our third and final MBD Using Modern GD&T course for 2020. This class has proved highly valuable to engineering professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). MBD Using Modern GD&T will take place December 8-10, 2020 in Golden, Colorado. Jennifer Herron, CEO […]
AE Home Edition: May 2020 MBD GD&T Class
Curious about our upcoming MBD Using Modern GD&T course? Learn more from our local reporter, Connor! You might wonder, “How did this course come into existence?” Jennifer Herron, founder of Action Engineering, describes how she met Scott Neumann & embraced MBD using Modern GD&T. About 5 years ago, I ran into a seriously gnarly […]
MBD Using Modern GD&T Goes Virtual with 33% Discount
In the midst of a global pandemic, the immediacy to “evolve or dissolve” becomes very apparent. Just a few months ago, less than 7% of workers in the U.S. could choose to telework; today, telework is the only option for much of the world. COVID-19 has forced all of us to think differently, and we’ve […]
MBD Using Modern GD&T Course: May 19-21, 2020
We’re pleased to announce our second MBD Using Modern GD&T course for 2020. This class has proved highly valuable to engineering professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). MBD Using Modern GD&T will take place May 19-21, 2020 in Golden, Colorado. Jennifer Herron, CEO of Action […]
Dan Feighery Joins Action Engineering as MBD Trainer
The Action Engineering team continues to grow with the addition of Dan Feighery in the role of MBD Trainer. Dan is responsible for developing & teaching courses on geometric tolerancing for MBD, expert CAD modeling, and coaching teams to achieve a model-based enterprise. Dan began his career as a tooling engineer for a Fortune 500 […]
Learning the Fundamentals of the Model-Based Philosophy
Action Engineering has assembled a series of self-paced, online courses designed to advance the learning and adoption of the model-based philosophy across design and manufacturing sectors. Allow me to introduce myself: I am Duane Hess, CIO of Action Engineering. I will guide you through the learning objectives of Course 101: Model-Based Enterprise Overview. This course […]
Why I Loathe 8-hour-a-day CAD Training
When I learn something new, there are a lot of things I take for granted. The three that stick out the most are: I learn best by seeing, hearing, and asking questions – and I know it! I will remember what you just told me because I pay explicit attention and record (type or write) […]
The Model-Based Definition Ski Challenge
It’s the “high noon” of ski season, and I find myself comparing my challenges learning to ski with my work in model-based definition (MBD). Odd as it may sem, this confluence brings me to the conclusion that learning MBD is comparable to becoming a pretty good skier. It took me 20 years, two ski patrol […]