Origin News & Events

    Model Based Definition Presentation Wednesday January 25, 2017

    Posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2017

    Burton Precision in conjunction with DASI Solutions and Origin International will be hosting a informative workshop on Model Based Definition and how it can be a benefit to your organization. The presentation will showcase how to manage Workflow from Design to Part Launch. 

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    Topics: origin international, CheckMate, MBD, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, Dasi Solutions, Burton Precision

    SOLIDWORKS MBD - Making Sense of Colors

    Posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2016

    Understanding DimXpert Colors : If you are using SOLIDWORKS MBD and using DimXpert tools to add on your dimensions or GD&T on physical part files, then watch Charn as he goes over the color schemes and what will appear on the part file. Watch this tip presented by Charn Jivaphaiboonskdi of GoEngineer.

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    Topics: SolidWorks, MBD

    SOLIDWORKS MBD Learning Resources (free)

    Posted on Mon, Oct 17, 2016

    Get *12 free SOLIDWORKS MBD product learning modules at MySolidWorks. It  includes videos, click simulations, quizzes and sample datasets.

    You can get a good feel of this product on your schedule and on any device in just 4 hours and is highly recommended for anyone new to this product.  Check it now

    by Oboe Wu

    *Free with MySolidWorks registration.

     

     

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    Topics: origin international, MBD

    Common Mistakes in Implementing MBD

    Posted on Fri, Aug 19, 2016

    Oboe Wu from SOLIDWORKS takes a look at actual MBD implementations and the strategies some companies followed.

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    Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, CheckMate, Origin, MBD

    SOLIDWORKS MBD Tip: Hole Callouts

    Posted on Thu, Aug 11, 2016

    For mechanical engineers and designers, holes are one of the most frequently used features in engineering design. They are often used to mount with other components or to support shafts. In model-based definition (MBD) implementations, it is often asked how to dimension and tolerance internal or external diameters in 3D in a way that is similar to 2D drawings. Read more...

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    Topics: MBD

    5 Benefits of using MBD

    Posted on Wed, Jul 20, 2016

    Yes, it's true, 2D drawings still work but why not improve and stay ahead of your competition with better product quality. 5 good reasons to use MBD include:

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    Topics: MBD

    Setup MBD to Get the Best Use

    Posted on Tue, Jul 12, 2016

    Oboe Wu from SOLIDWORKS discusses setting up for MBD so that you can make the best use of it. Included is installation, licensing (floating), command ribbon bar, shortcut toolbar etc. You definitely want to give this a read through as he has good visuals to explore. Read more.

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    Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, CheckMate, MBD

    Eliminate Costly Errors

    Posted on Wed, Jul 06, 2016

    The ultimate goal of the standard called Model Based Definition (MBD) and standards such as ASME Y14.41-2003 (updated in 2012) and Military-Standard-31000 (Revision A) in 2013 is to eliminate the costly and often error-prone drawing-based documentation still used to communicate design intent and manufacturing details. Find out what  on the SOLIDWORKS Blog has to say. Read more... Read More

    Topics: SolidWorks, CheckMate, Origin, MBD

    Embrace the Model Based Enterprise with Origin's CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS

    Posted on Thu, May 26, 2016

    by David Schlitt, May 18, 2016

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    Topics: MBD, MBE, Model Based Enterprise

    Enabling MBD, MBE, PMI, and Digital Enterprise

    Posted on Thu, Mar 31, 2016

    Action Engineering will present an immersive technical training workshop on April 26 & 27, 2016 in the Los Angeles area. Enabling MBD, MBE, PMI, and Digital Enterprise is pertinent to the digital enterprises of the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and other product development industries.

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    Topics: MBD