--- title: News & Events Blog | CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS description: CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS | --- [![logo-tan](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/file-2255150996-png/Origin-img/logo-tan.png)](https://info.originintl.com/) [Back to News and Events](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events) # Origin News & Events [All Posts](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/all) ## [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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Scan our QR code for booth information. 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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 😬 Tolerances must be re-updated 🥺 Dimensions re-aligned 🥵 Draftspeople re-engaged 🤢 And QC risks validating outdated data We've all seen it: drawing revisions that lag behind the model, leading to confusion, rework, and costly delays.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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With [ScanViz](https://info.originintl.com/product/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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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.](https://info.originintl.com/checkmate-release-1500-0-0-0) [![CheckMate 2024 -Version 1500 release ](https://info.originintl.com/hubfs/Signature%20image%20AI%202024%20release%20v2.png)](https://info.originintl.com/checkmate-release-1500-0-0-0) [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/checkmate-for-solidworks-2024-is-now-available-0-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/checkmate-for-solidworks-2024-is-now-available-0-0#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/solidworks), [Origin](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Origin: Day 1 at IMTS 2024](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/day-1-at-imts-2024) Posted on Tue, Sep 10, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/day-1-at-imts-2024) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/day-1-at-imts-2024#comments-listing) Topics: [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/solidworks), [IMTS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/imts), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks), [CheckMate APPS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-apps) ## [Visit Origin at IMTS 2024](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/visit-origin-at-imts-2024) Posted on Tue, Aug 13, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![IMTS2024_Stack_NameDates](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMTS2024_Stack_NameDates.jpg?width=233&height=176&name=IMTS2024_Stack_NameDates.jpg) Origin's CheckMate add-ins provide unique metrology solutions for the SOLIDWORKS community. [Visit Origin at IMTS](https://directory.imts.com/8_0/exhibitor/00076085/Origin-International-Incorporated) to find out how CheckMate can transform your company into a model-based enterprise today. 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Lunch is provided at 12:30. Contact [Joe Riehl](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joeriel_3dexperienceworld2024-activity-7155244789364387840-om8W/) if you plan on attending. See more details below. 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It is Asia's largest airshow held at Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. 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