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# Origin News & Events
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## Donald Bouchard
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## [Come visit us at 3DExperience World2026 Feb1-4](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/come-visit-us-at-3dexperience-world2026-feb1-4)
Posted on Thu, Jan 15, 2026
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## [Try ScanViz Free Now](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/try-scanviz-free-now)
Posted on Fri, Dec 19, 2025
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**Bring STL Scan Data Into SOLIDWORKS — Instantly. **
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## [June is DAA Month](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/june-is-daa-month)
Posted on Wed, Jun 04, 2025
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June is DAA Month, and we’re kicking it off with our first article.
Is your team still wasting time and money trying to make assemblies fit, only to repeat the same cycle on the next project?
If you're still dry-fitting and firefighting after prototypes are built, you're not alone, but you may be falling behind.
Discover how Digital Assembly Analysis (DAA) compares to traditional methods and learn how it helps manufacturers reduce rework, save time, and gain confidence in your decisions.
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## [Unlocking the Power of MBD/MBE and GD&T with CheckMate and ScanViz](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/unlocking-the-power-of-mbd/mbe-and-gdt-with-checkmate-and-scanviz)
Posted on Mon, May 26, 2025
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May is *MBD/MBE/GD&T Month* at Origin International Inc., and we’re continuing the conversation about how **Model-Based Definition (MBD)** and **Model-Based Enterprise (MBE)** are transforming manufacturing processes. Combined with **Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T)**, these methodologies are not just buzzwords—they are the foundation for modern, efficient, and adaptive manufacturing.
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## [“You still need a drawing to check the part.”](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/you-still-need-a-drawing-to-check-the-part)
Posted on Wed, May 14, 2025
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That’s the reality echoed in a great discussion started by [Mohammed Al-arnawoot](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-al-arnawoot/), with contributions from both traditionalists like [Desiree Villeneuve, P.ENG, CSWE](https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireevilleneuve/) and strong MBD advocates like [Henk Jörg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/henkjorg/), who boldly shared that their company hasn’t used drawings in over a decade.
It’s a real-world debate, and the tension is valid.
2D drawings remain the dominant tool for quality checks, quoting, and communication, but they’re also the first thing to fall out of sync when CAD models evolve.
Every time a 3D model changes, the drawing becomes a liability.
😬 Tolerances must be re-updated
🥺 Dimensions re-aligned
🥵 Draftspeople re-engaged
🤢 And QC risks validating outdated data
We've all seen it: drawing revisions that lag behind the model, leading to confusion, rework, and costly delays.
That's why more forward-thinking teams are shifting to Model-Based Definition (MBD), where GD&T is embedded directly in the CAD model.
With this approach:
😊 Changes happen at the source
😀 There's no second disconnected workflow
☺️ Inspection and validation stay aligned with true design intent
At Origin International, we support this evolution with CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS + SoftFit, helping teams:
✅ Validate parts against CAD with GD&T intact
✅ Automatically generate inspection plans and reports
✅ Eliminate redundant drawing steps through model-native workflows
This isn’t just about going “paperless.”
It’s about clarity, accountability, and eliminating waste from design to inspection.
If you’ve ever been burned by a drawing that didn’t match the model, you already know why MBD matters.
I’d love to keep this conversation going:
What’s been your biggest challenge in making the shift to model-first thinking?
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