Origin News & Events

    June is DAA Month

    Posted on Wed, Jun 04, 2025

     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

    “You still need a drawing to check the part.”

    Posted on Wed, May 14, 2025

    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    🤢 And QC risks validating outdated data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?

    hashtagMBD hashtagModelBasedDefinition hashtagGDandT hashtagDigitalThread hashtagCheckMate hashtagSOLIDWORKS hashtagSmartManufacturing hashtagQualityEngineering hashtagContinuousImprovement hashtagMBE hashtagModelBasedEnterprise

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    Topics: SolidWorks, CheckMate, MBE, Model Based Enterprise, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, Quality Engineering

    Exciting News: Launching ScanViz for SOLIDWORKS® This April!

    Posted on Fri, Apr 11, 2025

    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

    CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS 2024 is Now Available!

    Posted on Mon, Nov 25, 2024

    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. CheckMate 2024 -Version 1500 release

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    Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS

    Origin: Day 1 at IMTS 2024

    Posted on Tue, Sep 10, 2024

     

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    Topics: SolidWorks, IMTS, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, CheckMate APPS

    Visit Origin at IMTS 2024

    Posted on Tue, Aug 13, 2024

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    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

    Technology Readiness Day April 11, 2024

    Posted on Fri, Mar 15, 2024

    Join Geoff at the Technology Readiness Day at cad micro as they bring together industry leaders, innovators, and the latest technologies in the world of design, engineering, and manufacturing.

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    Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS, cadmicro

    Origin speaks at MBE/MBD user group at 3D Experience Feb11th

    Posted on Wed, Jan 31, 2024

    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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    Topics: SolidWorks, CheckMate, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS

    Origin Demo at the Singapore Airshow, Feb.20 - 25, 2024

    Posted on Fri, Jan 12, 2024

    Origin will have a demo pod in the Ontario section of the Canadian booth at the Ontario Aerospace Trade Mission to Singapore Airshow Feb.20 - 25, 2024. It is Asia's largest airshow held at Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore.

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    Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS

    New CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS 2023 Release

    Posted on Wed, Jul 12, 2023

    We are delighted to announce CheckMate v1400 is now Available for Download. This new release of CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS® has many enhancements and fixes.

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    Topics: origin international, SolidWorks, Origin, CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS