{"id":2081,"date":"2021-03-16T14:52:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T18:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:06:07","slug":"discussing-the-significant-benefits-of-model-based-definition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/podcasts\/next-generation-design\/discussing-the-significant-benefits-of-model-based-definition\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussing the Significant Benefits of Model Based Definition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3-1024x580.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3-600x340.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3-1536x870.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3-900x510.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/NextGenerationDesignPodcastMBD3.png 1574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI today is largely visual objects used for human consumption. So, we see that as an area there\u2019s tremendous potential for customers to embrace change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kicking off Season 2 of the Next Generation Design podcast, our host Jennifer Piper sits down with Dave Wingrave, Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software to discuss Model Based definition, and how it is improving workflow processes with enormous benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"embed-megaphone\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=TLFIE4290220507\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><!-- Megaphone -->\n\n\n<p>Model-based Definition is commonly referred to as MBD, and it\u2019s the practice of producing a complete digital definition of a product within a 3D model. It focuses on ensuring that the 3D model contains all the information needed to define the product in an annotated and organized manner, and really focusing on replacing the traditional 2D drawing. So, I guess in its basic form, it contains geometry, product and manufacturing information &#8211; PMI &#8211; and metadata. PMI is another element you hear quite often associated with Model-based Definition. PMI is product and manufacturing information, so it\u2019s non-geometric data that gets applied to a 3D model to convey information about the design of a product\u2019s components for manufacturing. PMI contributes to Model-based Definition by conveying information such as GD&amp;T &#8211; that\u2019s 3D annotation &#8211; surface finish, material specifications. So those are the two common terms that you\u2019ll hear quite often. Another term you hear quite often associated with MBD is MBE or Model-based Enterprise. Model-based Enterprise is the process of reusing Model-based Definition by downstream consumers across the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2-1024x548.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2-600x321.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2-1536x822.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2-900x482.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2021\/03\/AlgorithmicModelinginNX2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits around Model-based Definition are really significant. Companies are embracing the use of the PMI within that strategy, and they\u2019re seeing benefits in the area of time, cost, and quality. By enabling that model as the single source of truth, product teams are able to save valuable time by incorporating the product and process information. They\u2019re also seeing cost savings by ensuring that the intent is completely captured and associated within a single source of truth &#8211; the model &#8211; and they\u2019re seeing improved quality through such benefits as reduced scrap, reworking by analyzing, optimizing, and validating products virtually. They\u2019re seeing increased productivity by documenting the information once and reusing it everywhere. People really recognize the value of Model-based Definition in terms of their business. And I think there are several well-documented benefits around Model-based Definition. It\u2019s certainly an area that has garnered a lot of attention over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about a model based definition strategy and how and where companies are implementing this process along with real life examples of successes they have been experiencing. Now on the Next Generation Design Podcast, subscribe today. Listen Now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PMI today is largely visual objects used for human consumption. 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