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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Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, Origin, SoftFit, DAA, Digital Assembly Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, Assembly Fit
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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Topics: origin international, CheckMate, gd&t, MBD, MBE, ScanVis, Quality Control
That’s the reality echoed in a great discussion started by Mohammed Al-arnawoot, with contributions from both traditionalists like Desiree Villeneuve, P.ENG, CSWE and strong MBD advocates like Henk Jörg, 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🤢 And QC risks validating outdated data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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Topics: SolidWorks, CheckMate, MBE, Model Based Enterprise, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, Quality Engineering
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of ScanViz for SOLIDWORKS®, a cutting-edge tool designed to revolutionize how you work with scan data and CAD models. With ScanViz, you can effortlessly import and overlay STL scan data onto CAD models, enabling precise visual assessments of fit and form.
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Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, ScanVis
We are delighted to announce CheckMate v1500 is now Available for Download. This new release of CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS® has many enhancements and improvements. Visit our website for video features and enhancements in action on your screen. 
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Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS
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Topics: SolidWorks, IMTS, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, CheckMate APPS
Origin's CheckMate add-ins provide unique metrology solutions for the SOLIDWORKS community. Visit Origin at IMTS to find out how CheckMate can transform your company into a model-based enterprise today.
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Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, IMTS, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS
Murray Desnoyer, CEO, Origin International talking to Ray Admire, DMSC.
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Topics: origin international, DMSC, Origin, QIF Summit
Daniel Campbell of Capvidia kicks of the QIF Summit with an overview of the QIF standard, which links quality information to the digital thread, enabling automation of many processes that previously required error prone and time consuming manual processes. 
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Topics: origin international, QIF, Origin
1st day of the MBE Summit & QIF Summit was a huge success.
Runs till Friday April 19th, 2024 - Wrap up 11:45am
If you are in the Chicago area, pop by and say hello to the Origin Team.
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