Companies can get a lot of value from MBD initiatives. But is it really ready for mainstream adoption? Here’s our take on that answer.
Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE)
RFQ Processes and MBDs: Are Suppliers Capable?
Many executives are interested in rolling MBD efforts out to their supply chain. Yet, they have concerns: are the suppliers ready? In this video and post, we share some findings on that topic.
MBD and 2D Drawings: The Skill Burden Outside Engineering
This post contrasts the skill burden of 2D engineering drawings and model-based definitions on non-engineering hiring and onboarding.
Terminology Trap: The Model Based Enterprise
Terminology. Terminology. Terminology. One of the base challenges that this industry faces is terminology. This space, software supporting engineering and development, is literally overrun with existing technology and concepts of how to use them. So when a software provider comes up with something new, something they don’t want the industry to see as merely an enhancement but …
With MBD, MBE, AR and VR, the Role of 3D Models is Changing
There’s no doubt about it: we’re living in a time of change. Model Based Definition (MBD) and Model Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives are gaining more and more traction. More manufacturers are seriously looking at Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) as a means to improve activities throughout and beyond the development cycle. And believe it …
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Supporting MBD with the Right Technology
It seems with every passing day, there is more and more interest in Model Based Definition (MBD) initiatives. Some companies are looking at it to satisfy contractual requirements especially in aerospace and defense. Some are looking at it as a means to become more efficient in engineering and simplify design management. Yet others are looking …
What’s the Difference between MBSE, MBD, MBE and Model Based Development?
Now that is a whole lot of acronyms. Why talk about all of them together? Well, there seems to a lot of confusion about these kinds of initiatives. You see all of these acronyms have something in common, the phrase Model Based are used to start each of them. So people expect them to be closely …
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Do We Need a Functional Definition for Mechanical Design?
Ever had a topic that has slowly matured in your head? You get some kind of impetus, a conversation, presentation or something else, and it bug you. You can’t quite put your finger on it. But there’s something wrong. Then you get another impetus. It might be completely unrelated. However, it is somehow connected. And …
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Fighting Your 3D CAD Demons
Businesses are all about risk and managing that risk. It’s really important to understand what the risks are so that they can be properly mitigated. Hopefully you’ve already faced your 3D CAD demons. Now let’s dig into some misconceptions about them, to better enable you to fight those demons within your organization.