SOLIDWORKS MBD
What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2023 3D CAD
Get a glimpse of the top 10 enhancements in SOLIDWORKS 2023 that enable you and your team to work smarter, faster, together.
... Continued3D PDF Sample: National Institute of standards and Technology (NIST) Test Assembly
This blog explains the recently conducted National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 2017 MBE PMI validation and conformance test for CAD vendors.
... ContinuedFree SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition Learning Resources
Resources include: MBD product learning modules, MBD pioneer’s first-hand experiences, implementation recommendations along with technical tips and tricks.
... ContinuedProven MBD Value Metrics
We all understand MBD looks more intuitive and less ambiguous than 2D drawings, but so what? How does that translate into tangible benefits?
... 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 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,
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