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DMSC Model-Based Characteristics Standard Approved as American National Standard

June 18, 2026

The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) announced that its Model-Based Characteristics v1.0 (MBC 1.0), Persistent Identification and Related Digital Practices standard, designated as DMSC MBC v1.0 – 2026, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of model-based engineering and digital manufacturing.


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Aerospace

Everyone is in Quality in Aerospace and Defense

Why the future of aerospace manufacturing depends on embedding quality across the entire digital thread.
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Francois Gau
June 17, 2026

Aerospace quality is no longer simply about “form, fit, and function” conformity. It is now about operational resilience.


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Model-Based Definition in 3D CAD: Advances, Methods and Quality Implications

For much of the industrial era, engineering communication revolved around 2D technical drawings. Today, advances in Model-Based Definition (MBD) are reshaping that paradigm.
Armin Brüning
October 23, 2025

Technology companies in automotive and aerospace are revolutionizing engineering with Model-Based Definition (MBD), which makes 3D CAD models the primary source for product details, integrating dimensions and tolerances directly.


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Verisurf Software: Driving Digital Manufacturing with Repeatable Process Control
October 6, 2025

Verisurf Software, Inc. provides measurement solutions for surface analysis, quality inspection, assembly guidance, and reverse engineering. Their CAD/CAM platform supports a digital thread across design and manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and product quality through Model-Based Definition (MBD) and compatibility with all CMMs and CAD software.


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Measurement

3D Scanning and Model-Based Definition: A New Look at GD&T

Many people know about GD&T, but often use it incorrectly — often setting up measurement points inaccurately and misusing size rules.
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Genevieve Diesing
October 4, 2024

The use of advanced 3D scanning tools is revolutionizing quality control, design, and manufacturing, particularly with the adoption of digital standards and 3D printing. However, this shift presents challenges in maintaining consistent standards globally and across different regulations.


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Measurement

Measuring Thickness Using Model-Based Metrology Software

Measuring and verifying the thickness of features is more critical than ever before.
Nick Merrell
January 26, 2024

Measuring thickness is critical in manufacturing many products to ensure quality, precision, and compliance with design specifications.


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Quality 101

GD&T for Electric Vehicles Supports Consistent Quality Control

GD&T allows engineers to define feature relationships, ensuring proper alignment and interchangeability.
Emily Starinieri
October 17, 2023

Model-Based Definition (MBD) offers a modernized approach to implementing GD&T into electric motor production using 3D models instead of traditional 2D drawings.


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Verisurf Software Inc.

November 12, 2022

Verisurf Software, Inc. is a measurement solutions company committed to delivering advanced model-based inspection, reverse engineering, and tool-building workflows.


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Why model-based Measurement Helps Manufacturers Improve Quality

Improvements in CMM equipment and developments in model-based software solutions have also helped make the technology more accessible.
March 23, 2022

Engineers have historically used 2D drawings to convey product manufacturing information, even though they design products in 3D. But as quality control has become even more important, and as parts and components are becoming more complex to measure, the demand for automatic measurement programming has grown.


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Closing the Digital Loop – Engineering to Manufacturing

Closing the Digital Loop – Engineering to Manufacturing

Today’s CAD models and quality standards bring modern manufacturing much closer to better communication.
Ray Stahl Mark Thomas
July 1, 2017

Referees at sporting events can fuel elation or outrage with their calls when it comes to a favorite team, but in truth, these people are needed to provide an impartial interpretation of the rules of the game.


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