The DMSC is investigating the idea of forming a QIF User Community. Still in the concept stage, DMSC is seeking feedback about what the user community should be from any and all interested individuals. With the acceleration of worldwide QIF adoption and the emergence of more solutions and solution providers, QIF is a strategic digital metrology choice for companies looking…
Trusted QIF: Automating MBE with Validated Parts DMSC members and solution providers: Capvidia and ITI Global have teamed up to host a one-hour QIF webinar scheduled for Thursday, September 7th at 10am CT. This no-charge webinar features all new QIF-centric content showing the correct implementation of MBD/MBE by providing necessary steps such as publishing & validating QIF data. The joint…
In June 2020, the DMSC began the development of a new metrology standard to provide a common approach for tagging and uniquely identifying product characteristics that are of interest for the product realization process in a Model-Based environment. The goal was to create an ANSI/ISO standard that would be applicable for both human-readable communication and machine-readable applications that can enable…
With the passing of DMSC (Digital Metrology Standards Consortium) co-founder Bailey Squier in July 2023, the DMSC Board of Directors contemplated ways to ensure his accomplishments and legacy are not forgotten. As a symbol for our gratitude and admiration for the life and legacy of Bailey H. Squier, the DMSC Board of Directors established the Bailey H. Squier DMSC Metrology…
The DMSC Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) Working Group (WG) completed a proposal of a new standard to be proposed to ANSI for approval. The proposed new standard offers Nomenclature, Definitions and Symbols for Model-Based Characteristics with persistent identification. According to ANSI procedures, there are several steps that DMSC must complete before the proposal is submitted to ANSI. First, the DMSC had…
The DMSC QIF Training/Certification Working Group (WG) was presented with a draft Charter at the most recent meeting, July 11, 2023. A Charter is an essential element that will guiding the group effort far into the future. The purpose of this WG is to develop a comprehensive QIF training program that may include certification (by DMSC) after completion. The initial…
Jennifer Herron, Digital Metrology Standards Consortium Board Director and Action Engineering CEO, attended the 85th Plenary for ISO/TC 184/SC 4 on behalf of the DMSC as a Class-A Liaison held in St. Dennis, France in June 2023. She shares with us her notes on the meeting discussions, as well as her presentation. ISO/TC 184/SC 4 is the ISO committee that…
Just a short time ago on June 26th, 2023 we published an article about Bailey Squier making a surprise visit to the DMSC Standards Committee meeting in Ft. Worth, Texas. Now, we must report that sadly, Bailey passed away, June 27, 2023. Bailey is acknowledged as being the key architect of the formation of DMSC, in 2005. His influence goes…
Over the last few months, DMSC has been hinting that a new initiative is coming soon – a Training/Certification program. This new program will focus on developing a formalized QIF and DMSC training program. Expected challenges include technical curriculum development, program Marketing, logistics of student registering/testing, and more – meaning there are plenty of opportunities for input from those who…
Near record temperatures in Texas did not deter the DMSC Standards Committee (SC) from meeting in Ft. Worth (TX) to determine the suitability of a Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) Working Group (WG) proposal to ANSI. Nearly twenty companies attended the in-person meeting, held at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTARI), June 20 – 22, 2023. The inaugural MBC WG was…
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