This two-day event will include a session on Digital Technology to Impact Smart Manufacturing on Day One (August 30). Day Two will feature Digital Thread Workshops on Wednesday, August 31st. Participants will be able to collaborate with CCAM’s research team, DMSC members, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in deep-dive interactive sessions that demonstrate use of the digital thread to apply technology advancements including sensing, measurement & process control; adaptive automation; machine learning; vision systems; robotics; distributed manufacturing; and more and will offer a deeper dive into collaborative opportunities at CCAM. Both days will include practical examples of QIF usage and how QIF relates to the bigger picture in digital manufacturing.

This is a no-cost event; however, registration is required. Anyone interested in the big picture possibilities of advanced manufacturing research is encouraged to attend.

For more details click here and contact:

Lorin S. Sodell
Director of Business Development & Advanced Manufacturing Education
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM)
phone: 1-804-332-4501
email:   lorin.sodell@ccam-va.com

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This two-day event will include a session on Digital Technology to Impact Smart Manufacturing on Day One (August 30). Day Two will feature Digital Thread Workshops on Wednesday, August 31st. Participants will be able to collaborate with CCAM’s research team, DMSC members, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in deep-dive interactive sessions that demonstrate use of the digital thread to apply technology advancements including sensing, measurement & process control; adaptive automation; machine learning; vision systems; robotics; distributed manufacturing; and more and will offer a deeper dive into collaborative opportunities at CCAM. Both days will include practical examples of QIF usage and how QIF relates to the bigger picture in digital manufacturing.

This is a no-cost event; however, registration is required. Anyone interested in the big picture possibilities of advanced manufacturing research is encouraged to attend.

Register here: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eMcf4zE9cxQX5pY

For more details, please contact:

Lorin S. Sodell
Director of Business Development & Advanced Manufacturing Education
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM)
phone: 1-804-332-4501
email:   lorin.sodell@ccam-va.com

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Presentation Topic:
Learn How to Use the Bill of Characteristics (BoC)
as Your Digital Twin Catalyst

Presented by:
Jennifer Herron, Action Engineering

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Abstract

Catalyze the digital thread with feedback loops made possible by MBD plus QIF to establish an interoperable and automatable Bill of Characteristics (BoC). The Quality Information Framework Version 3.0 defines the BoC as a list of all the characteristics applied to a product. If you work hard to create good GD&T as 3D annotations that robustly enable your producers the flexibility to fabricate your products while still maintaining your design requirements, then that good data demands good interoperability. Model-Based Definition (MBD) is 3D CAD data that is digitally authored to be used automatically by manufacturing and quality engineers and planners to speed up fabrication and inspection in a highly accurate way. You must have the part built the right way while keeping costs low. This is what GD&T was invented for, and now MBD combined with QIF makes that process digital; speeding up time to market and decreasing quality escapes.

This is very cool technology, and no doubt saves time and money during production, but what about your people? There is a benefit. These 3D data transformation techniques increase communication between typically siloed departments, such as Engineering and Quality. Studies show that companies and organizations that communicate effectively are 4.5x more likely to retain the best employees. This is big! Implement technology while attracting and retaining the best talent.

Jennifer Herron, CEO of the leading consulting firm for 3D data transformations presents pragmatic and feasible solutions using today’s technology to two use cases:
1. Automated BoC generation and interoperability
2. Automating engineering changes while maintaining traceability

See a demonstration of authoring MBD in Creo, publishing a QIF file, using QIF (an interoperable format for metrology) to create a BoC, creating a measurement plan using ZEISS Calypso, and measuring using ZEISS CMM and METROTOM, then revise the design, rinse and repeat. Look at the digital twin artifacts needed to establish the digital thread. The combination of the MBD, QIF, and CMM creates digitally persistent characteristics that increase traceability and reduce measurement planning time. The two use cases demonstrated (automated BoC generation and interoperability, and engineering changes) process helps companies who are dedicated to empowering their employees to be faster and more accurate.

Benefits to your business are:
• Increasing product quality by eliminating human error due to manual data re-entry
• Increasing use, re-use, and automation of 3D CAD data
• Increasing product throughput during First Article Inspection activities
• Use digital twin techniques to increase employee communications, thereby increasing employee retention.

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Jennifer Herron is the CEO of Action Engineering, a registered Women-Owned Small Business specializing in guiding organizations through their transformation into a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) using Model-Based Definition (MBD). She serves on the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) Board of Directors, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of the QIF and DMIS standards. Ms. Herron has extensive experience with the hardware design for spaceflight and military systems, and as such, is an expert in multiple CAD packages (e.g., Creo, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Inventor). She holds a patent for a snake propulsion mechanism and is the author of Re-Use Your CAD: The Model-Based CAD Handbook. Because standards are the lynch-pin to a digital transformation, she serves on the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) to write standards that empower all industries to do business differently.

EXPERTISE
MBD and MBE Solution Architecture
MBD Pilot Planning
MBD Modeling Standards and Best Practices
Multi-CAD MBD Authoring and Publishing
Multi-CAD MBD and GD&T Coaching
Strategic MBD and MBE Implementation Coaching
MBD Supply Chain Readiness Coaching

CREDENTIALS
Board Member, Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC)
Certified Scrum Product Owner®
Co-Chair, ASME MBE Standards Committee
Engineer in Training (EIT), Missouri
Certified SolidWorks Associate
Patent for Toroidal Propulsion and Steering System (Snake)

The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) member QIF End Users & Solution Providers present QIF Tech Series topics monthly through November 2022.

The webinar series will focus on QIF-centric topics and related subjects related to Digital Manufacturing such as Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), Model-Based Definition (MBD), GD&T and more. The 20-30 minute presentations may be introductory level or more advanced content, and are intended to educate a broad variety of QIF implementers or future users. There will be a 15 minute Q & A session after each of the presentations.

Webinar technical content is provided by both QIF End Users and QIF Solution Providers with the goal of sharing real-life QIF or related implementations by advanced manufacturing operations.

Click Here for all QIF Tech Series Coffee Chats scheduled for 2022.

If you are interested in presenting a QIF implementation case study, please contact DMSC Executive Director, Mark Thomas by email.

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DMSC will attend and participate … find us in Booth #135000. We are lining up other activities that will allow us to engage with our members as well as QIF implementers on ground in manufacturing and other metrology solution providers.

To optimize your time at the show, exhibits are organized into Pavilions that are geared toward specific industries, technologies and solutions.

2022 marks the 33rd edition of this premier manufacturing technology show in North America. More than 2,400 exhibitors from the manufacturing industry will display the latest products and technologies at IMTS. To help optimize your time at the show, look for organize exhibits in Pavilions that are geared toward specific industries, technologies and solutions.

Registration Link

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ordinate Metrology Society Conference/CMSC will take place at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, July 22-31, 2022.

With direct interaction from over 400 end users of metrology solutions including developers, decision makers and vendors, you will experience the latest technological advances first-hand.

This conference is overflowing with technical presentations from industry experts, hands-on workshops providing unprecedented training opportunities on the highest quality of metrology hardware and software solutions in the field of metrology and one of a kind networking events that bring you face-to-face with extremely knowledgeable experts that know exactly what types of challenges you are facing in your workplace.

Call for Papers

Registration Link

About Coordinate Metrology Society
Founded in 1984, the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) is a large membership of users, service providers, and OEM manufacturers of close tolerance, industrial coordinate measurement technology. These metrology systems include inspection software, traditional CMMs, theodolites, GPS, laser projection systems, laser trackers, laser radar, photogrammetry/ videogrammetry systems, scanning devices, and articulating arms.

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This event defines the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. The two industry leaders in 3D technology events, SME and Rapid News Publications, have teamed up to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event, which takes place May 17 – 19, 2022 in Detroit, MI.

Known worldwide as North America’s most important and largest additive manufacturing event, RAPID + TCT provides everything you need to know about the latest 3D technologies, all under one roof. It is where you will witness groundbreaking product announcements, experience hands-on exhibits, learn real-world additive manufacturing solutions from the industry’s most respected experts and network with thousands of industry peers. At the RAPID + TCT conference, over 100 industry leaders go beyond the hype to bring you real-world solutions to advance your manufacturing processes.

Registration Link.

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Presentation Topic:
DMSC Open Source Tools: QIF Rules Editor, QIF Resources Editor, QIF Data Quality Checker

Presented by:
Daniel Campbell (Capvidia) and Sam Gambrell (Lockheed Martin)

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Abstract

Did you know that the DMSC provides free and open source software tools for using QIF? Join this webinar to learn about the following software repositories:

QIF Rules Editor: an IDE for creating and editing QIF Rules instance files

QIF Resources Editor: a simple app for creating and editing QIF Resources files

QIF Validation Tools: simple scripts for running the XSD schema checks and XSLT data checking tools on QIF instance files

During the webinar, you will learn about these new tools, but also get the perspective of why these tools are an important part of digital manufacturing as envisioned by Capvidia and Lockheed Martin.

Sam Gambrell is a Quality Engineer for the Advanced Inspection Technology Group, at Lockheed Martin RMS where one of the main focus is the implementation of a digital thread within the quality organization. He has been with the company for 15 years and was previously a design engineer supporting development, production, and aftermarket programs. Sam has a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a master’s degree in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Daniel Campbell is the Vice President of Model-Based Definition at Capvidia. He has more than 16 years of experience in the field of digital metrology, software design, and MBD.

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The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) member QIF End Users & Solution Providers present QIF Tech Series topics monthly through November 2022.

The webinar series will focus on QIF-centric topics and related subjects related to Digital Manufacturing such as Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), Model-Based Definition (MBD), GD&T and more. The 20-30 minute presentations may be introductory level or more advanced content, and are intended to educate a broad variety of QIF implementers or future users. There will be a 15 minute Q & A session after each of the presentations.

Webinar technical content is provided by both QIF End Users and QIF Solution Providers with the goal of sharing real-life QIF or related implementations by advanced manufacturing operations.

Click Here for all QIF Tech Series Coffee Chats scheduled for 2022.

If you are interested in presenting a QIF implementation case study, please contact DMSC Executive Director, Mark Thomas by email.

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Bob Brown presented on “Interoperability for Feedback Loops from Dimensional Metrology in Digital Manufacturing using QIF”. Interoperability in feedback loops is a very old problem within the digital thread and is an underserved aspect of the contemporary standards community and R&D initiatives in general. While downstream information data flows have received much attention, and have matured significantly over the last decade, this presentation highlighted many potential opportunities for interoperability standards such as the Quality Information Framework (QIF), to provide a transport mechanism for many use cases in digital manufacturing that require feedback loops.

The 2021 Quality Show had fewer attendees than prior years due to all the disruptions of COVID. However, we detected a clear increase in the level of enthusiasm of the attendees and more people at the show than we had expected. Attendees leaned more towards locals as compared to past shows which enjoyed more regional attendance.

As with many of the industry and trade shows the DMSC attends, we often have as much engagement with the exhibitors as with the attendees, and this year was no different. We were encouraged by our many vendor discussions around best practices for implementing QIF as well as interest in joining the DMSC as solution providers.

It was great to see so many of our current solution provider members at the show and witnessing active conversations with end user on their products and applications, including QIF integration.

If you have additional questions about our show takeaways or membership in the DMSC, please reach out to Ray Stahl, DMSC Board Member.

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Attend from your home, office, or anywhere – it’s up to you!

Early Bird Registration thru September 17, 2021.

Let us know if you plan to attend; we have several DMSC members attending virtually as well: Mark Thomas, Executive Director

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