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MBD 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
... ContinuedSneak Peek 2016: DimXpert for Assemblies (MBD)
Every year SOLIDWORKS releases a new version of its flagship product, and last year, a new tradition was born here on the Blogs. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be taking a Sneak Peek at 15 new features here on
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Short: MBD User Success Stories
Model Based Definition (MBD) has helped companies like Boeing, Toyota and the Navy, Viecelli Moveis cut scrap and rework and reduce fabrication time by cutting out the creation of 2D drawings. Oboe Wu, Product Manager for SOLIDWORKS MBD discusses customer successes
... 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 Short: Maximize Your 3D with MBD
The world’s not flat…and neither are your products…but somehow manufacturing drawings still are (in most cases). SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) was built to reflect the world around us from a manufacturing perspective. While 2D drawings have served us well
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) 2015 arrived!
I’m pleased to announce that SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) 2015 was released this week! Many people asked me what is MBD and why. These two images explain it well, and you tell me which one is easier to read?
... 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
... ContinuedTop 10 Features in SOLIDWORKS xDesign in 2025
Top enhancements include a redesigned landing page, exploded views for technical documentation, and the extender reality (XR) visualization technology.
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS xDesign 2026x GA
This update includes many time-saving enhancements, including a redesigned landing page, the ability to wrap sketches onto 3D faces, exploded views for product definition, and much more.
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Collaboration and Data Management
SOLIDWORKS 2026 includes a brand-new virtual companion called Aura to provide design guidance and capture knowledge from content on 3DSwym, drawing stamping with maturity status, new collaboration capabilities right from SOLIDWORKS, and more!
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 – Design
Top enhancements include automatic drawing creation and detailing, automatic fastener recognition and assembly, selective loading of assembly components, and more.
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