Find out about all things CAD validation from best CAD files to best CAD validation software. Major OEMs are now demanding validating derivatives....
2021 Product Releases from Capvidia: Best-in-class CAD software workflows for design, manufacturing, and quality.
What is Boeing D6-51991 and learn how to get DPD/MBD approval through CAD validation.
What is Product Manufacturing Information (PMI)? And how does it affect your 3D CAD and your road to MBD? Learn more with our in-depth article.
Digital Product Definition (DPD) approval can be difficult for Boeing suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and other aerospace suppliers. Learn how to get...
STEP AP203 vs AP214 vs AP242: What are the key differences? We also look at which CAD systems import and export STEP files.
With over dozens of CAD software and an equal amount of CAD file types, we look at the best translation-friendly CAD formats for importing and...
3D CAD comparison is the process of comparing two CAD models to detect differences between them. Detecting and fixing errors saves time & money.
Capvidia, the leading CAD software provider in MBD workflows, CAD translation, and validation, saw revenue grow 71% from 2019 to 2020 for their MBD...
Learn more about first article inspection and FAI reports through MBD. Automate inspection reports without human transcription and interpretation.
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,...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
3D CAD comparison or CAD model validation is a vital step when comparing translated CAD files (e.g. Creo to STEP), revision checks (e.g. SolidWorks 2020 Rev 1 to SolidWorks 2020 Rev 2) or version checks (e.g. NX 11 to NX12).
With nearly 30 years of...
MBD (Model-Based Definition): Growing Wave of MBD Adoption in 2021 and Beyond.
Houston, Jan. 11, 2021 – Capvidia, the leading CAD software provider in MBD workflows, CAD translation, and validation, saw revenue grow 71% from 2019 to 2020 for their...
AS9102 FAI is an SAE aerospace standard that verifies a manufacturing process can reliably and repeatedly produce a component or set of components according to the engineering design and intent.