Tom Kramer will lead the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium's efforts to update the Quality Information Framework standard. We are currently in Phase 1. Phase 1 of the project will identify what QIF issues/enhancements could be put into a “minor” QIF release, and what upgrades would have to wait for a “major” QIF release. From that analysis a determination would be…
On April 11 2022, InnovMetric announced the release of PolyWorks 2022, a new software product that features support for the Quality Information Framework standard (QIF) in Model-Based Definition applications within their new universal data hub. PolyWorks 2022 offers the premiere open digital enterprise infrastructure for managing 3D measurement data. Native CAD and QIF MBD file readers import all Geometric Dimensioning…
The search for a QIF Project Manager is over. During the last few months, the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) has been searching for a Quality Information Framework (QIF) Project Manager to oversee the development of the Next Version QIF. After an extensive personnel search of over 50 applicants, the DMSC Board of Directors have selected Tom Kramer as the…
The DMSC is pleased to announce the formation of an exploratory Task Group for the purpose of investigating development of formalized QIF training offerings. With QIF-centric educational opportunities being sparse, DMSC sees new training options as key to future widespread adoption of the Quality Information Framework/QIF standard as industry continues its digital transformation. Other industry organizations such as SME, ASME…
DMSC Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) Working Group (WG) has created multiple iterations of a Model-Based standard for defining the nomenclature, definitions, symbols, practices, and data structures for the representation and communication of characteristics. The initial scope of the standard defines specific types and categories of model-based characteristics within a product definition, thus product characteristics. Furthermore, the scope fits and extends the…
Presentation Topic: QIF 101: Understanding QIF Basics Presented by: Curtis Brown, DMSC President/Honeywell Daniel Campbell, DMSC Director/Capvidia Watch Presentation Now: Click Here Abstract Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) presents an updated and refreshed version of its most popular webinar QIF 101: Understanding QIF Basics followed by a technical Q&A session. Even if you think you know about the QIF…
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,…
Presentation Topic: How to Tackle QIF with Your Quality Management System (QMS) Presented by: Thagu Vivek (Dimensional Control Systems) Registration Link: Click Here Abstract Learn how the Quality Information Framework (QIF) streamlines the process of metrology data format variability in an extended manufacturing enterprise, and how adopting a QIF framework provides an efficient mechanism for Metrology results collaboration. Adopting…
DMSC Board of Directors Meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. These meetings are open exclusively to Directors of the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium. Agendas will be announced by separate email to the Directors relevant to priorities and goals set by the Officers and Directors of the DMSC, including the DMSC 2020+ Roadmap, DMSC Working Groups activities, ANSI and ISO…
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