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🤢 And QC risks validating outdated data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
Origin will be speaking at the MBE/MBD user group at 3D Experience 2024 in Dallas, February 11, from 1-3 pm CT. Lunch is provided at 12:30. Contact Joe Riehl if you plan on attending. See more details below.
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Many SOLIDWORKS users now need to load and interact with SCAN data from a variety of sources. CheckMate is the only add-in for SOLIDWORKS that makes this possible. Join us for the second session in this CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS series as we take a look at how metrology SCAN data in SOLIDWORKS can provide you with answers in minutes.
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Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, CheckMate, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, cadmicro
** DO NOT UPGRADE SOLIDWORKS 2020 TO SP1.0 **
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| CheckMate Reporting, an "addin" to SOLIDWORKS® enables your metrology lab to produce; |
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Topics: SolidWorks, CheckMate, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, Reporting
Origin’s latest release of its SOLIDWORKS add-in automates key parts of drawing-based workflows to program coordinate measuring machines, and adds inspection results to the manufacturing digital twin. Read more…
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Topics: manufacturing engineers, origin international, SolidWorks, CheckMate, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, digital twin
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Topics: origin international, CheckMate, IMTS, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS
New Origin CMM Translators eliminate the programming bottleneck which can make the cost to move legacy parts to facilities with excess capacity prohibitive
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Topics: origin international, CheckMate, DMSC, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, Origin APPS
Dont miss this opportunity to hear Murray Desnoyer, CEO, Origin International, speak about "CheckMate" which is now in the manufacturing arena taking the model GD&T digital data through a full CMM analysis and inspection report.
Date: Tuesday May 23, 2017
Time: 4:30pm Registration, Networking
Place: Purdue Technology Park.
5225 Exploration Dr.. Indianapolis, IN 26241
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Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, CheckMate, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS