SOLIDWORKS MBD
MBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DON’Ts – Upgrade infrastructure
In a previous blog on Drawingless or Paperless, we clarified that MBD Implementations don’t require heavy upfront investment on digital equipment. However, there are indeed MBD manufacturers around the world who are also very successful with paperless processes. This post will
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Motivate All Involved
We talked about “Don’t hesitate (Part 1 and Part 2), and “Establish a core implementation team” in Table 1. A common question facing the core implementation team is how to motivate participants, especially those not on the core team. This
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Take Too Big a Bit At First
In my last post, we talked about the proven benefits and opportunities associated with Model- Based Definition (MBD) along with the cost of inaction (not taking advantage of this fast-growing trend). Please refer to the posts, “Don’t hesitate (Part 1
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DON’Ts – Establish a Core Implementation Team
In my previous blogs on the topic of Model-Based Definition (MBD), I talked about Driving MBD from top down and Don’t hesitate (Part 1 and Part 2) in Table 1. This post will focus on another recommendations from peoples’ perspective: Establish a core
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Hesitate (Part 2)
My last blog started the topic of “Don’t Hesitate” which touched upon: Why is MBD so urgent? How to obtain top management support? What are the specific benefits? What are the concerns? This post will continue looking into more common objections.
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Don’t Hesitate (Part 1)
In my last blog, I underlined the importance of driving MBD from top down. The following natural questions are what the specific benefits of MBD are, how to obtain support from top, and how to handle objections. These two blogs “Don’t hesitate”
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Drive from Top Down
In my previous Introduction blog, I listed 10 DOs and DONTs in MBD implementation from three key aspects: People: organizational structure and mindset. Process: methodology, procedures, and tools. Product: product design and manufacturing. People always comes first. Without people,
... ContinuedMBD Implementation 10 DOs and 10 DONTs – Introduction
Model-Based Definition (MBD, Figure 1) is the practice of integrating Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI), such as Dimensions, Tolerances, Datum, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Surface finishes, Notes, Weld symbols, and associated metadata with 3D solid models within 3D CAD software
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: SOLIDWORKS MBD and Engineering 4.0
There is an expression: a picture’s worth a thousand words, meaning that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a simple image. It also describes the goal of visualization; making it possible to absorb large amounts of complex data
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2015-2016 – The Innovation Revolution
The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2015 – 2016 has ignited a new Innovation revolution in the world of engineering and design education. Based on SOLIDWORKS Premium 2015 and the SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015 Portfolio, educators and students have access to the latest in SOLIDWORKS technology and
... ContinuedDrawingless or Paperless?
With the launch of SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) 2015, I’ve heard lots of enthusiastic feedback from multiple job functions across the entire production cycle. For example, a manufacturing engineer pointed out: “I see MBD as a Poka-yoke [a.k.a. mistake proofing] opportunity in
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Shorts: Model Based Definition (MBD) and Engineering 4.0
We sat down with SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) Product Manager Oboe Wu who is very passionate about removing 2D from the design and manufacturing process. In this video, he discusses how to fully leverage your 3D design data throughout
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