The 2026 MBE & QIF Summit looks to continue advancing the development of open standards that enable the seamless exchange of Model-Based Definitions and manufacturing quality data.

This annual event brings together experts from academia, government, and industry to discuss challenges, share implementation experiences, and highlight lessons learned across design, manufacturing, and quality assurance.  At its core, the Summit emphasizes a Model-Based approach, where a digital 3D model serves as the authoritative source of information throughout the entire product lifecycle.

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As each day brings new supply chain challenges, Model-Based practices must evolve to meet them. The 2025 MBE & QIF Summit was an opportunity to share best practices amongst companies that have embraced standards along their MBE journey. Hosted by two premier standards-focused organizations, NIST and DMSC, the event offered a forum for forward looking companies to build awareness of MBE success stories from the standards community.

This year, nearly 200 participants gathered at MxD in Chicago to share, learn and study new ways to be more efficient in their digital transformation. Although each MBE implementation may be different, many execution issues can be the same. This event was initiated to encourage dialogue within the MBE community to share success stories and innovative solutions to similar problems. The event offered over 30-speaker sessions, each with different ideas that could be applied to a unique MBE problem.

Keynote speaker Christopher Garrett, from the USAF Lifecycle Management Center, evangelized multiple innovative concepts to solve critical process problems in new product development for weapons systems. The commitment to standards is a key element in the Air Force acquisition priority to revolutionize their processes.

The MBE & QIF Summit has established itself as an essential knowledge source for those companies wanting to learn more about how to bring success and efficiency to their MBE journey. Plans for a 2026 event are already underway – don’t miss it!

Weren’t able to attend the 2025 MBE & QIF Summit? Access the speaker presentations by clicking below!

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Recently, DMSC announced the availability of sponsorship opportunities at the upcoming 2025 MBE/QIF Summit. Almost right away, many enthusiastic solution providers from last year’s event jumped on the opportunity and reserved sponsorship slots. A limited number of sponsorship spots are still available.

This premier MBE/QIF event, hosted by NIST, MxD, and DMSC, will be held April 15^th– 17^th, 2025, at the MxD facility in Chicago. Expect the program schedule to be filled with MBE and QIF subject matter experts from a variety of industries and perspectives. The MTConnect organization will also be participating, adding both speakers and attendees. Due to facility limitations, attendance will be limited to 200 participants, and we anticipate another sold-out event. 

Even better than 2024! A major change for 2025 is that we will be sharing attendee information with our sponsors. The attendee registration process will follow best marketing practices, allowing them to ” opt-in ” when they register. 

Additionally, the 2025 event will be making slight changes to the presentation schedule to ensure sponsors have plenty of opportunities to converse with attendees. Exhibitor tables will be in close proximity as attendees gather for breaks and receptions.

Previous event sponsors found attendees to be highly focused and made for the highest quality leads. We expect the same for this 2025 event.

Reserve a remaining sponsorship slot today!

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Please contact Mark Thomas for questions or to reserve a sponsorship slot. Other sponsorship options may be available.

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DMSC is pleased to announce the return of the highly popular MBE/QIF Summit for 2025. Survey data from 2024 attendees show a high degree of satisfaction by participants. This premier event, hosted by NIST, MxD, and DMSC, will be held April 15^th– 17^th, 2025, at the MxD facility in Chicago.

Previous sponsors of the event are being given early sponsorship opportunities. DMSC will open availability to potential sponsors on December 2^nd. We expect to make slight changes to the presentation schedule to ensure sponsors have plenty of opportunities to converse with attendees.

A major change for 2025 is that we can share attendee information with our sponsors. The registration process will follow best marketing practices, with attendees ” opting in ” when they register. 

This year, the Summit presentations will be even more integrated between MBE and QIF throughout the three days. Since one registration fee covers both events, we anticipate most MBE Summit participants will stay on for the QIF Summit. Due to facility limitations, attendance will be limited to 200 participants, and we anticipate another sold-out event. 

Also this year, we have created a sponsor program to ensure that sponsors have extended access to the attendees in a relaxed and collegial environment. Tabletop sponsors can choose their table location based on the date they make their sponsorship reservation. Previous event participants were found to be highly focused and made for the highest quality leads. We expect the same for this 2025 event!

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Please contact Mark Thomas for questions or to reserve a sponsorship slot. Other sponsorship options may be available.

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The MBE Summit provided a platform for participants to discuss challenges, implementation issues, and lessons learned related to design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and sustainment of products and processes when a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) approach is used. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Smart Connected Systems Division organized technical content for the MBE Summit

The DMSC is a member-funded, non-profit organization focused on developing and supporting interoperability standards and quality data frameworks for digital metrology in manufacturing. The DMSC’s Quality Information Framework (QIF) standard is at the heart of its mission of interoperability and providing traceability of quality data.

Attendees gave positive feedback on the location and size of the venue, which led to the decision to hold the 2025 edition at MxD Chicago, April 15 – 17. Organizers are also using feedback for suggested topics to set the theme for the 2025 Summit.

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The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) is pleased to announce that Mark Thomas, Executive Director, has been honored with a Recognition Award for his leadership and dedication in advancing the DMSC vision.

The award, presented by the DMSC’s Rosemary Astheimer, Recognition Committee Chair, and Curtis Brown, President, acknowledges Mark’s exceptional contributions to the organization. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure the effective implementation of DMSC initiatives, leading to remarkable progress and achievements.

Mark has demonstrated leadership in driving operations, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and championing solutions to address the evolving needs of the Quality Information Framework (QIF) ecosystem.

“I am grateful to receive this recognition from the DMSC,” said Mark Thomas. “It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire DMSC team.

The DMSC is proud to have Mark Thomas as a leader and extends heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

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The Manufacturing x Digital (MxD) in Chicago hosted the 2024 MBE/QIF Summit which was jointly organized by NIST and DMSC. The event was attended by nearly 200 individuals and featured over 30 technical sessions along with a factory automation tour at the MxD facility.

The MBE Summit was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring presentations on Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) applications, user case studies, and panel discussions.

The QIF Summit was held on Thursday and Friday morning and included technical sessions, case studies, round table discussions, status updates for QIF 4.0 that included timelines. There was also a high audience participation session to develop a roadmap for future DMSC standards, enhancements, and activities.

During the event, KOTEM, a Quality Vision International company and DMSC Solution Provider, announced the availability of a free QIF Viewer, and Siemens NX software announced the addition of product characteristics enhancing its QIF compatibility.

Attendees were provided with opportunities to learn more about MBE/QIF-centric applications regardless of their prior knowledge along with breaks, lunches, and multiple after-hours receptions offering a variety of delectable snacks and hors d’oeuvres.

Most 2024 Summit presentations are now available for viewing or download via NIST and will be updated as additional presenter permissions are received. Click the button below to access them now!

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Over the next few months, there will be several conferences featuring MBD and QIF implementors in a wide variety of industries. The presenters will be industry experts sharing their successes and pitfalls in the implementation journey. Just as they understand the purpose and benefit of sharing their QIF message, you too could have knowledge that could ultimately help companies in the fledgling stage of QIF implementation.

This DMSC newsletter offers a conduit to a QIF-centric audience for you to share your experience. Your wisdom will benefit the overall manufacturing and metrology community, a purpose that fulfills one of the founding missions of DMSC.

If you have an idea or an experience you wish to share, please contact Mark Thomas.

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A premier joint event is planned for April 2024 – the Quality Information Framework (QIF) Summit along with the highly popular Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) Summit, featuring technical content organized by DMSC and NIST, respectively. The event venue will be the Chicago Manufacturing x Digital (MxD) facility. It will include three and a half days of MBE and QIF technical presentations, panel discussions, and informational sessions from NIST and DMSC. For more information: MBE Summit & QIF Summit

The MBE Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17. The QIF Summit will follow on Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, morning. One registration fee (US$ 200) covers both events.

The MBE Summit brings academia, government, and industry experts into a forum to discuss challenges, implementation, and lessons learned in a Model-Based Enterprise. It includes all aspects of the product lifecycle from design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and sustainment of products, where a digital 3D model acts as the authoritative source of information. For more information: MBE Summit

The QIF Summit brings together those people and organizations interested in developing and using an open standard to facilitate the seamless movement of a model-based definition and manufacturing quality data. Quality Information Framework (QIF) 3.0 is a structured way to achieve that objective. We invite everyone interested in the standard and who wants to help improve and expand it to join us at this year’s QIF Summit by DMSC. For more information: QIF Summit

The combined programs will include up to 26 technical presentations from Subject Matter Experts from both large and small companies and in different disciplines. Several QIF round table discussions are planned, and your participation is encouraged. Click here to view the event schedule.

MxD in Chicago is an excellent venue; however, due to space constraints, registration will be limited to 200 attendees, and a sold-out event is anticipated. Register now to avoid disappointment!

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Download a copy of the QIF agenda here.

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