Balloon2D: Auto Ballooning Software

Posted on 30 Aug 2022 by Jimmy Nguyen
KEY POINTS
  • Balloon2D is auto-ballooning software for capturing annotations from 2D engineering drawings.
  • Balloon2D is part of MBDVidia Suite, the leading MBD workflow & CAD translation software for digital manufacturing
  • MBDVidia is the only...

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Model-Based Definition Has Arrived: Capvidia MBD Business Unit Grows 59% in 2021

Posted on 24 Jan 2022 by Jimmy Nguyen
KEY POINTS
  • Capvidia's Model-based Definition (MBD) business unit reported a record year in 2021 with 59% growth.
  • MBD is the foundation of the manufacturing industry's digital transformation.
  • MBD adoption is rapidly accelerating. 

Capvidia...

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MBD FAI Reports: Automating First Article Inspection Reports

Posted on 28 Sep 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

What is First Article Inspection (FAI)?

FAI is a design inspection that verifies a manufacturing process that can reliably and repeatedly produce a part or set of parts for mass production.

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CAD Validation: Comparing 3D CAD Models

Posted on 13 Apr 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

Comparing any two CAD models can be a difficult task, especially when making sure a translated or revised 3D CAD model maintains integrity for geometry, dimensions, and other data.

With nearly 30 years in field of CAD data translation & validation,...

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2021 Product Releases from Capvidia MBD Software

Posted on 06 Apr 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

Updates to Best-in-class MBD Software

Houston, April 6th, 2021 – Capvidia, the leading CAD software provider in MBD workflows, CAD translation, and validation, recently released 2021 versions of their entire software line.

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Boeing DPD: D6-51991 Supplier Quality Approval for Model-Based Definition

Posted on 02 Apr 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

For Boeing suppliers and sub-tier suppliers addressing Boeing Digital Product Definition (DPD) standards can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, Capvidia is a leader in Boeing DPD and is here to answer some of your important questions. Let's begin.

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What is PMI (Product Manufacturing Information)?

Posted on 01 Mar 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

Product manufacturing information (PMI) is design, manufacturing, quality, and other data included in a 3D CAD file.

Anything conveyed in a 2D drawing to build and measure a part can be upgraded to 3D annotations to help automate tasks, create...

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Digital Product Definition (DPD) Approval: Getting to Yes

Posted on 24 Feb 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

For aerospace suppliers, meeting DPD (digital produce definition) requirements can feel like jumping down one long rabbit hole, especially when dealing with a lack of definitive information.

Capvidia has been helping Boeing, Lockheed, ULA, and other...

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Best STEP File to Use: AP203, AP214, and AP242

Posted on 15 Feb 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

What is a STEP file (*.step, *.stp)?

STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) is a popular neutral 3D CAD file format that is interoperable among various CAD programs such as CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, and others. 

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3D CAD Translation: Importing & Exporting The Right Format

Posted on 01 Feb 2021 by Jimmy Nguyen

With over dozens of CAD software and even more CAD file formats, importing & exporting the right format helps tremendously when it comes to data integrity and minimizing errors & rework.

This is especially true for downstream applications from...

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