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      True MBD: Don't Wait For The Flood, Build The Ark First

      Capvidia provides True MBD (model-based definition).

      21st-century solutions need 21st-century technology. Model-based workflows are built for the era of automation, connectivity, and Big Data.

      A 3D CAD model with semantic PMI (manufacturing & quality data) that is both human and machine readable empowers and connects all downstream applications in design, manufacturing, quality, and other departments.

      Companies have trusted Capvidia in their MBD journey with pilot projects automating first article inspection, reducing time on CMM processes up to 80%, and saving time & money on scrap, rework or missed deadlines.

      Whether it's dealing with legacy 2D to 3D data, CAD translation and validation, CMM uncertainty estimation, and other MBD/MBE processes, Capvidia is the reliable partner that impacts your product line and bottom line. 

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      MBD results lead to:

      1

      Cost-Savings:
      Bottom-line impact from work hours reduced to faster time to market.

      2

      Better Products:
      Faster iteration & insights produced by interconnected workflow.

      3

      Better Data:
      Collecting valuable data to enable automation, AI, and Big Data.

      Our Approach with MBD

      Interoperability 

      When we speak of digital transformation and other buzzwords like Industry 4.0, the concept is largely based on data freely moving downstream and upstream.

      Unfortunately, data is siloed to proprietary software. 

      Capvidia provides neutral CAD format solutions (QIF and STEP 242) w/ machine-readable manufacturing data consumed downstream.

      Faster time to market

      With interoperability data moving from software to software or machine to machine, there are fewer transcription errors and interpretation errors, because all the data comes from a single source of truth, which we view as the CAD model with PMI (product manufacturing information).

      Cost savings

      Less errors lead to faster and more efficient processes which leads to significant cost-savings ranging from optimizing man-hours, reducing rework, and avoiding a costly recall.

      Our Core Competencies

      MBD CAD Workflows:
      • Publish any CAD file into a neutral CAD file (standalone or CAD plugin).
      • View Bill of Characteristics for FAI and PPAP: auto assign balloon numbers, designate criticalities and track changes.
      • Make machine-readable PMI.
      • One-click automated inspection report for FAI, PPAP, and more to Excel and other forms.
      • PLM integration and measurement data harvesting, and digital twin.
      MBD Derivative CAD Validation & Revision Comparison:
      • Validate derivatives from native model and compare changes in any two models.
      • DPD (Digital Product Definition) compliance & digitally certified reporting for Boeing D6-51991 and other standards.
      • Detect and mark any change on geometry, PMI, GD&T, 3D annotations, assembly structure, notes, and more
      • Engineering change management by comparing CAD revisions.
        Reuse validated CAD model downstream for other workflows.
      CMM & Metrology: Measurement uncertainty simulation & automation
      • MBD-approach to CMM: eliminating transcription & interpretation errors while freeing up time.
      • Reliance on process over personnel: company-encoded design knowledge that is repeatable, rigorous and automated.
      • Universally accessible data that is mapped back to the design model.
      MBD pilot project management
      • Personal leadership and guidance for initial MBD projects.
      • Delivering business case for MBD (ROI) through time and/or cost savings.
      • Latest in MBD education for training, process, and tools. 

      Our Products

      Standalone Products:
      MBDVidia
      MBD CAD translation: 3D CAD + PMI
      • 3D CAD translation software to CAD neutral ISO formats.
      • Export to MBD CAD–STEP & QIF files–for easy downstream use in manufacturing and quality with PMI intact!
      • First Article Inspection (FAI), repair CAD data, and begin your MBD journey!
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      CompareVidia
      MBD CAD validation: Native & derivatives
      • 3D CAD validation software for many CAD file formats.
      • Derivative Validation & Revision Compare.
      • Boeing Spec D6-51991 DPD requirement validation & other compliance standards.
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      Pundit Square
      Pundit CMM
      Measurement uncertainty simulation
      • Inspection simulation software that calculates task-specific measurement for CMM measurements.
      • Identify potential issues before actual measurements are made or finalized product designs.
      • Meets ISO 17025 requirements.
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      CAD Plugins & Interfaces:
      MBDConnect for Creo

      Export MBD-ready CAD files
      from Creo: any version later than 4.

      MBDConnect for NX

      Export MBD-ready CAD files
      from NX 11, 12, and all Continuous Release versions.

      FormatWorks for SolidWorks

      Export MBD-ready CAD files
      from SolidWorks: 2021 and above.

       
       

      Our Pilot Projects & Research

      Testing the Digital Thread in Support of Model-Based Manufacturing and Inspection
      Insight:

      Model-based approach saves up to 80% of hours spend in annotating, machine, and inspection. Delivered parts from eight months (drawing-based) to five weeks (model-based).
      Companies & Date:

      NIST, Honeywell Aerospace, Rockwell Collins, DMSC, and Capvidia. 2016.
      Tool:

      CompareVidia
      Source:

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      CMM Automation from MBD: A Case Study of Optimized Model Based Inspection
      Insight:

      81% reduction in CMM workflow from 16 hours traditional/manual to 3 hours MBD.
      Companies & Date:

      Raytheon and Capvidia. 2018
      Tool:

      MBDVidia and MBDVidia for Creo
      Source:

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      Extending the Model-Based Definition through MFIN- Automated Inspection Demo
      Insight:

      97% reduction in CMM program generation from 5 hours to 10 mins.

       

      4x reduction in measurement uncertainty.
      Companies & Date:

      Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, PTC, Purdue University, TechAzul, Materials Data Management, MxD, and Capvidia. 2019.
      Tool:

      MBDVidia and Pundit CMM
      Source:

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      Our Company History

      • 1994

        Founded.

      • 1996

        Software development project with Intel.

      • 2000

        First standalone product in CAD translation.

      • 2003

        SolidWorks partnership.

      • 2009

        CAD validation solution leading to Boeing D6-51991.

      • 2013

        MBD solutions: QIF and STEP AP242.

      • 2017

        MBD initiatives & projects expansion.

      Company Address

      Americas:

      US:
      1700 Post Oak Blvd #600c, Houston, TX 77056, USA
      Phone: 1-832-280-8685

      Europe:

      Belgium:
      Technologielaan 3, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
      Phone: +32 16 40 27 47

      Capvidia

      Software | Services | Support | Projects

      Capvidia focuses on true MBD workflows: 3D CAD translation & validation featuring MBD CAD with semantic PMI that is human & machine-readable for downstream use from design to manufacturing. 

      With one single source of truth, interoperable data is shared among different teams, partners, and personnel with their current systems (CAD, CAM, CMM, etc.) powering automation, AI, and Big Data insights. 

      We've been trusted for over 26 years pertaining to all things CAD software.

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