In mid-summer 2020, the DMSC received an inquiry from Japan regarding the potential use of the Quality Information Framework standard (QIF) to improve non-contact measurement workflows. After consideration by the DMSC Board of Directors, a DMSC Working Group was formed to consider additions to QIF, expanding coverage to non-contact measurement devices, such as cartesian-arm CMMs with optical instruments, CT scanners,…
On 10 February 2022, v2.0 of the proposed MTConnect Standard commenced a 90-day review cycle. Starting with v2.0, the normative MTConnect information model will be an XMI file rather than text documents. The v2.0 release of the normative, canonical MTConnect data model as XMI is anticipated for Spring 2022. The release package will further include supporting materials generated from the…
The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) has been given a 3D model solution in the form of a native Creo 5 data set which will improve the way models are used in the automotive manufacturing industry. This data set was created by Action Engineering, a member of DMSC. Action Engineering took the innovative step of proactively developing this data set…
Working to Keep DMSC Membership Strong At some of our more recent DMSC General Membership meetings, it was brought to our attention that there is a need for better “Join DMSC” membership materials that will assist companies in navigating their Quality Information Framework (QIF) journey as members of DMSC. We listened, and a new set of membership materials is being…
The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) is pleased to announce the continuation of our QIF Tech Series webinars for 2022. The DMSC launched its popular QIF Tech Series Coffee Chats in 2021 which focused on QIF-centric topics and related subjects such as Closed Loop Manufacturing, MBD, MBE, C++ for QIF, and more. These webinars delivered QIF implementation user stories and…
There were four nominees for the two open 2022 – 2024 term DMSC Board of Director positions, with Sam Gambrell (Lockheed Martin), and Jeremy Hamilton (John Deere) being the successfully elected candidates. Both Sam and Jeremy are new Board members and their service will commence immediately. Sam Gambrell Lockheed Martin Jeremy Hamilton John Deere The Board of Directors (BoD) oversee…
The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium has been conducting a search for a part-time Project Manager. The new DMSC Project Manager will be responsible for managing the ongoing development of the QIF Standard. Services provided by the Indeed job search platform along with networking by “friends and family” has provided a substantial supply of potential candidates. Over the last month or…
DMSC Board of Director (BoD) members are elected from the DMSC membership. At the end of the 2021 calendar year, two BoD members will be rotating off, and two will be elected for a three-year 2022-2024 term. About a month ago, a request for nominations was sent out to the DMSC membership, and we are pleased to announce we have…
DMSC BoD members are elected from the DMSC membership. At the end of this calendar year, two BoD members will be rotating off, and two will be elected for a three-year 2022-2024 term. By DMSC Policy, the DMSC has the following constraints on the DMSC BoD: The BoD shall maintain a minimum of: Two Directors from within the Hardware/Software (H/S)…
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