Digital Metrology Standards Consortium Model Based Characteristics standard approved by American National Standards Institute
The world of digital engineering is constantly evolving and innovating best practices. Earlier this June, the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) announced that its Model-Based Characteristics v1.0 (MBC 1.0), Persistent Identification and Related Digital Practices standard, designated as DMSC MBC v1.0 – 2026, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS). This achievement marks a significant step forward for Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives, particularly in defining and managing product characteristics.
Siemens Xcelerator characteristics authoring and management, originally released in Designcenter and Teamcenter 2412, is based around this standard. Along with this milestone, Siemens is proud to be recognized as a first mover in supporting this standard by the DMSC.
The DMSC is pleased to see Siemens lead with Designcenter and Teamcenter as the first CAD and PLM platforms to implement the Model-Based Characteristics standard – enabling digital metrology and establishing persistent digital thread connection points at the product characteristic level.”
Curtis Brown, President DMSC
For decades, engineering design, quality and manufacturing relied heavily on 2D drawings to convey design intent and manufacturing specifications. These characterization methods often led to ambiguities, interpretation errors, and time-consuming manual processes. With a model-based approach, critical information is now authored within design and exists directly within the digital model itself.
The implementation of MBC 1.0 within Siemens Xcelerator will further enhance our customers’ ability to create truly intelligent digital twins, driving traceability and efficiency throughout the model-based enterprise.
Learn more about model-based characteristics authoring and management with Siemens.
