At our June 28, 2022 QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat (1), Action Engineering CEO Jennifer Herron demonstrated how the Quality Information Framework Version (QIF) 3.0 defines the BoC as a list of all the characteristics applied to a product. If your team is working 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, 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. That’s what GD&T was invented for. Now MBD leverages QIF to make that process digital; speeding up time to market and decreasing quality escapes.

Jennifer shared in an earlier Action Engineering news article how to maximize the QIF standard:

“Leveraging the modern QIF standard, the information in the annotations automatically populates the Bill of Characteristics, so all that data re-entry goes away. Then we take the semantic PMI, the associated geometry with its annotations, and . . . with a click of a button . . . program a CMM machine, or automatically do quality data analysis. For point-cloud data like CT scanning, we can overlay the CT scan data on our MBD model.” (2)

This is very cool technology, and no doubt saves time and money during production, but what about your people? Jennifer talked about that benefit too. 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 4.5 times more likely to retain the best employees. Who doesn’t want to implement innovative technology while attracting and retaining the best talent?

How does this benefit your business? You can expect:
• Increased product quality by eliminating human error due to manual data re-entry
• Increased use, re-use, and automation of 3D CAD data
• Increased product throughput during First Article Inspection activities
• Increased employee communications using digital twin techniques, thereby increasing employee retention.

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If you have questions about the role QIF plays in the digital thread, contact DMSC Executive Director Mark Thomas, mark.thomas@qifstandards.org.

Sources:
1) Learn How to Use the Bill of Characteristics BoC as Your Digital Twin Catalyst, by Jennifer Herron, YouTube July 12, 2022
2) Model-Based Definition (MBD) and QIF, by Jennifer Herron April 11, 2022

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Presentation Topic:
QIF 101: Understanding QIF Basics

Presented by:
Curtis Brown, DMSC President/Honeywell
Daniel Campbell, DMSC Director/Capvidia

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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 Standard, consider refreshing your understanding of where QIF fits into the manufacturing work flow.
Please share this free live webinar registration with your new and/or long-time colleagues!

The critical first step in Implementing QIF:
One must understand the basics of the ANSI/ISO/DMSC Quality Information Framework (QIF) interoperability standard. DMSC President Curtis Brown discusses what QIF is, why it matters and how it provides benefit to the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) and Digital Transformation in manufacturing. DMSC Director Daniel Campbell will join Curtis to answer questions following the presentation.

The original QIF Tutorial series developed in 2020 can be found on the DMSC YouTube Channel:
QIF 101 Tutorial Understanding the Basics
QIF 201 Tutorial Outlining QIF Schemas
QIF 301 Tutorial Beginners Guide to QIF3.0 Implementation
Watch for similar revisits of QIF 201 and QIF 301 in 2022.

These webinars were initially developed to coincide with the cancellation of the 2020 NIST MBE Summit. DMSC took the decision to make their planned QIF tutorials available to all. You are encouraged to download the QIF standard in advance of this 2022 webinar and contact us with your questions or comments.

Curtis Brown is a life-long champion of digital product realization. He is a lead mechanical engineer and MBE Focus Lead at the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing and Technology. He is the chairmen for National Security Enterprise’s MBE Committee and a major contributor to the NSE’s next generation of the MBE Maturity Index. His “real work” history is as Quality Engineer supporting numerical controlled coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) and science-based manufacturing with a quality emphasis. He was the inventor of the model-based tolerance application Feature-Based Tolerancing (FBTol) Advisor tool. Curtis is the President of the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) which develops and manages the ANSI/ISO standard Quality Information Framework (QIF).

Daniel Campbell is the VP of MBD at Capvidia. He has 18+ years of experience in the field of digital metrology, software design, and MBD (model-based definition). Mr. Campbell is the Chair of the ANSI QIF Working Group, a member of the Board of Directors of the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium, and a member of the Technology Advisory Committee for MxD Chicago.

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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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Presentation Topic:
How to Tackle QIF with Your Quality Management System (QMS)

Presented by:
Thagu Vivek (Dimensional Control Systems)

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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 QIF documents as a standard data format for processing provides QMS systems the ability to integrally connect with the product life cycle to leverage Model-Based Enterprise. The discussion focuses on adopting QIF Results as the standard for processing Metrology results by QMS systems to manage quality data from the various metrology tools within the company and the extended suppliers’ network.

Thagu Vivek has worked in the quality space for over 10 years. As the QDM Product Manager at Dimensional Control Systems, Vivek has been the driver for advancing statistical process control SPC software systems and solutions. Working with major clients around the globe including Jaguar Land Rover, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Tower Automotive, and major suppliers in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Device, and Electronics, Vivek has been instrumental in helping establish efficient, affordable SPC systems to monitor quality and ensure higher quality performance. Additional certifications and specialties include: — Certified program management professional (PgMP) with 6 years of program management experience focused on benefits delivery and ROI. — Certified Six Sigma Black Belt manager, with 16 years of hands on experience in the business process automation, operating cost reduction and quality control. — Certified Program Management Professional and Six Sigma Black Belt with MBA – Corporate Strategy, with a very strong engineering background. Dimensional Control Systems DCS develops 3D tolerance analysis and SPC quality data software, along with GD&T and modeling services, to help OEM’s, suppliers, and manufacturers reduce scrap and rework while improving product quality.

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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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The QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat program is a free, once-a-month webinar session focused on QIF-centric presentations by Solution Providers (SP) and QIF Users. SPs may promote their company product or service offerings and while this is a marketing opportunity, the intention is to keep these presentations informational rather than overly marketing oriented.

This is a no-charge promotional opportunity available to DMSC member Solution Providers and QIF Users.

QIF Users are also encouraged to share their Quality Information Framework (QIF) implementation experiences with DMSC members and other interested parties. This is an opportunity to show your company’s leadership in the area of QIF implementation and success. You can enhance your reputation as a QIF Subject Matter Expert (SME) by sharing your expertise with other QIF-interested professionals.

Additionally, these sessions are intended to inform the QIF community about QIF tools and resources specifically offered to DMSC members. As an example, the February 22nd Coffee Chat session (by Daniel Campbell from Capvidia and Sam Gambrell from Lockheed Martin) will be a discussion explaining the availability of materials such as DMSC Open Source Tools: QIF Rules Editor, QIF Resources Editor, QIF Data Quality Checker.

Coffee Chat sessions typically run 30-45 minutes with highly engaging Q & A afterwards. Each QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat is recorded and all registrants are provided a link for viewing the session at a later date – viewing metrics indicate high engagement of these video recordings. A list of registrants and the recorded session is available to the presenters upon request.

The 2021 Coffee Chat webinars have had as many as 150 registrants for a session. Our YouTube Channel library of recorded presentations extends the life of this valuable content, gaining thousands of views.

Currently, the 2022 Coffee Chat schedule has openings April – November. Reserve your session date now! Please contact DMSC Executive Director, Mark Thomas with your topic idea today: mark.thomas@qifstandards.org

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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 showcased our member solution providers’ attention to QIF integration within their products and services, benefiting all digital manufacturing sectors.

Planning for this year’s QIF Tech Series Coffee Chats is well underway. DMSC member participation in these webinars is a win for presenters and attendees alike.

DMSC President Curtis Brown recently shared:

“In addition to managing and maintaining the QIF and other emerging standards, the DMSC consistently works to identify membership value propositions. Providing DMSC member solution providers and manufacturers the opportunity to present their QIF implementation stories and case studies in the 2021 QIF Tech Series Coffee Chats has proven to deliver such a value. We urge all DMSC members to seize this opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the QIF standard in real-time applications again in 2022. We also look forward to building awareness around the strength of the QIF standard and increased adoption across all manufacturing sectors.”

Each presentation is 20-30 minutes in length. Content varies from introductory level to more advanced, all designed to educate a broad variety of QIF implementers and future users. There will be a 15 minute Q&A session after each presentation.

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.

QIF Tech Series “Coffee Chats”: (11am ET start time)

February 22, 2022
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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March 22, 2022
Title: How to Tackle QIF with Your Quality Management System (QMS)
Presented by: Thagu Vivek (Dimensional Control Systems)
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April 19, 2022
Title: QIF 101: Understanding QIF Basics
Presented by: Curtis Brown (DMSC President/Honeywell FMT) and Daniel Campbell (DMSC BoD/Capvidia)
Recorded Presentation: Watch Now

May 24, 2022
Title: Digital Calibration Certificates & the Quality Information Framework
Presented by: Robert Brown (Mitutoyo) and Ed Morse (UNC-Charlotte)
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June 28, 2022
Title: Learn How to Use the Bill of Characteristics (BoC) as Your Digital Twin Catalyst
Presented by: Jennifer Herron (Action Engineering)
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We concluded our QIF Coffee Chats with the June 2022 event.

If you have any interest in presenting a future coffee chat on a QIF-related topic, contact DMSC Executive Director Mark Thomas by email.

2021 and 2022 QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat presentations are now available on the DMSC YouTube Channel.

In 2020, QIF 3.0 was published as ISO standard ISO 23952:2020, “Quality Information Framework (QIF) – An integrated model for manufacturing quality information”. This standard was developed by DMSC to support the entire scope of Model-Based Definition manufacturing workflow. In 2022 work commenced on the next generation of QIF on a path towards QIF 4.0.

DMSC is a non-profit corporation with the charter to enhance, maintain and support the Quality Information Framework (QIF|ISO 23952:2020) standard and the Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard (DMIS|ISO 22093:2011).

For more information about membership in the DMSC, our standards development activities, upcoming presentations, and opportunities, contact DMSC Executive Director, Mark Thomas.

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September 28, 2021 @ 11am ET
Planning Your Model-Based Journey
Presented by Jesse Zahner (Project Specialist, Sigmetrix)

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Abstract

As it relates to QIF, GD&T Advisor by Sigmetrix and Inventor by Autodesk are both tools to help improve the data definition of what gets carried through the Digital Thread, emphasizing adherence to the standards so consuming applications can read and understand it correctly. Semantic definition is also ensured, so that it doesn’t have to be cleaned up during the creation of the QIF.

Jesse Zahner is a Project Specialist at Sigmetrix. He has an extensive background in Model-Based Enterprise and serves as a voice on Sigmetrix’s MBE efforts. Coming to Sigmetrix with a Master’s in Product Lifecycle Management from Purdue, along with prior experience at Elysium and Boeing, he helps guide product enhancement and delivery.

As a student of the piano, Jesse brings the rigor of practicing music to his work at Sigmetrix. Serving as an instructor for MBE content and generating MBE initiatives for Sigmetrix are just a couple ways he helps amplify Sigmetrix’s voice in a booming digital industry.

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The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) member QIF End Users & Solution Providers present QIF Tech Series topics monthly through November 2021.

The webinar series will focus on QIF-centric topics and related subjects such as GD&T and MBE. 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 2021.

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While real-time data analysis can provide immediate process corrections if needed, the retention of this data for statistical or analytical purposes presents a daunting data management task. This important need is magnified when designs and processes become more complex. As the supply chain evolves and expands, manufacturing and metrology data need to be communicated to outside vendors or factories that could be literally on the other side of the world.

QIF is a standard (ISO 23952-2020) that can help communicate product information and digital metrology data from CAD design all the way through to manufacturing and inspection.

Hany Abdel-Motaleb (Mitutoyo America) explains how the digital thread is being used to guide progressive Aerospace companies to continued manufacturing success. Read more: Data Management Software Aligns with QIF

Hany Abdel-Motaleb and Paul Sevin (Caron Engineering) will be the guest presenters for the upcoming QIF Tech Series Coffee Chat webinar on Tuesday, 27 July 2021. Don’t miss it … register here.

For more information about the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) and its working groups responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Quality Information Framework (QIF) standard, contact Mark Thomas, Executive Director.

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August 24, 2021 @ 11am ET
Introduction to C++ for QIF
Presented by Tom Kramer (Guest Researcher, NIST and QIF/Software Developer)

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Abstract

Tom Kramer delivers an Introduction to C++ for QIF.

Tom Kramer has been a guest researcher for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) since 1984. He has been working with the DMSC for over 25 years, first on DMIS, then on QIF. Tom brings a technical perspective to QIF implementation following a code writing approach using a common coding language. Viewers gain a better understanding of what the QIF is, how it can be used and implemented, and why it is needed for the connected digital cyber/physical enterprise.

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The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) member QIF End Users & Solution Providers present QIF Tech Series topics monthly through November 2021.

The webinar series will focus on QIF-centric topics and related subjects such as GD&T and MBE. 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 2021.

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July 27, 2021 @ 11am ET
Closed Loop Manufacturing with QIF
Presented by Paul Sevin (Technical Products Specialist, Caron Engineering) and Hany Abdel-Motaleb (Product Manager, Mitutoyo America)

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Abstract

Paul Sevin from Caron Engineering and Hany Abdel-Motaleb with Mitutoyo explore closed-loop manufacturing with QIF.

From production to inspection to automatic CNC machining center compensations, QIF’s interoperability enables each company’s respective software, AutoComp and MeasurLink, to work together to give manufacturers error-free machine tool adjustments and complete oversight of quality. QIF closes the digital loop from metrology to manufacturing.

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The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) member QIF End Users & Solution Providers present QIF Tech Series topics monthly through November 2021.

The webinar series will focus on QIF-centric topics and related subjects such as GD&T and MBE. 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 2021.

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June 22, 2021 @ 11am ET
Reporting with QIF and MODUS CHART
Presented by Tom Lewis (Product Manager, Renishaw)
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Abstract

An insight into the journey from multiple reporting software applications supported by multiple software teams, to a single reporting tool based entirely on QIF. What problems can QIF solve for both customers and development teams? Which solutions within QIF can be used to achieve this?

The initial goal of a single QIF consuming product has been realized. Now, further optimization of how to use QIF within Industry 4.0 technologies is underway.

Tom Lewis is MODUS Product Manager at Renishaw, based in Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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The Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) member QIF End Users & Solution Providers present QIF Tech Series topics monthly through December 2021.

The webinar series will focus on QIF-centric topics and related subjects such as GD&T and MBE. 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 2021.

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