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Jennifer Herron Presents at 2026 MxD Summit October 7, 2026 - 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, and… READ MORE →
Alex Kulyk Joins Action Engineering as Senior Digital Engineering Manager September 21, 2026 - Action Engineering is happy to welcome Alex Kulyk to our team!As the Senior Digital Engineering Manager, Alex will help drive the day-to-day operations of the technical services team, including: project responsibilities, service-related processes, and work execution. His role supports the team’s growth, development, and training to ensure technical capabilities meet customer demands and needs while… READ MORE →
Dan Feighery Presenting at the Nordic MBE Forum September 21, 2026 - Action Engineering is excited to head to Sweden for the Nordic MBE Forum - October 7-8, 2026, in Västerås, Sweden. This event brings together industry leaders, technology experts, and manufacturing innovators for two days of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking. As a long-standing champion of Model-Based Definition MBD and Model-Based Enterprise MBE adoption,… READ MORE →
Action Engineering Completes MxD-Funded Project Delivering a Data Standards Playbook for Model-Based Definition Manufacturing September 1, 2026 - Industry-informed guidance helps manufacturers select and apply the data standards that make 3D model data usable across engineering, manufacturing, and quality FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAKEWOOD, CO – Action Engineering, LLC, a woman-owned small business specializing in Model-Based Definition (MBD), has completed a project funded by MxD examining how data standards can be applied to MBD… READ MORE →Upcoming Events
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Podcasts & Webinars
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[webinar] Will Your Shop’s Capabilities Unlock Exclusive Defense Contracts? - The American aerospace and defense industry depends on the most capable manufacturing shops and their ability to adapt to changing requirements. Regardless of manufacturing process focus or shop size, the digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) are once-in-a-generation adaptation challenges. Federal agencies and the top-tier OEMs who contract with them are implementing the goal of complete digital… READ MORE →
BlueForge Alliance Partner Conversation Series with Jennifer Herron & Darrell Wallace - Join Darrell Wallace, Manufacturing Technical Fellow at BlueForge Alliance, and Jennifer Herron, President of Action Engineering, as they dive into the transformative potential of model-based engineering and design. Learn about industry adoption challenges, key tools, and actionable steps for integration. https://youtu.be/jZKumNM1fvM?si=eEvXtJv5xuVJB6KJ READ MORE →
[podcast] The Overlap Between MBD & PLM - With Jennifer Herron & Razorleaf Jennifer Herron joined hosts of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott to discuss the importance of MBD – Model-Based Definition in modern manufacturing processes and how these models extend beyond traditional engineering roles.Jennifer shares key insights into how organizations today are navigating the complexities of adopting MBD while… READ MORE → [podcast] Models Beyond Engineering with Jennifer Herron & Razorleaf - Jennifer Herron joined hosts of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Jen Ferello andJonathan Scott to discuss the importance of MBD - Model-Based Definition in modern manufacturing processes and how these models extend beyond traditional engineering roles.Listen as they explore the transformative power of Model Based Definition (MBD) and its role in Model Based Engineering (MBE) and… READ MORE →Re-Use Your CAD: The Model-Based CAD Handbook – 2nd Edition
Learn how to create, deliver, and re-use CAD models in compliance with model-based standards.
Provides CAD format agnostic techniques for compliance with ASME Y14.41 and MIL-STD-31000B Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Technical Data Packages (TDP).
