Capvidia provides model-based definition (MBD) workflows that utilize 3D CAD models with semantic Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) in QIF and STEP AP242 formats, ensuring both human and machine readability. This technology enables seamless CAD translation and validation, facilitating interoperability across design, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes while reducing inefficiencies associated with traditional 2D drawing workflows.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The transition from traditional 2D drawings to 3D model-based definition (MBD) workflows can be challenging, leading to data fragmentation and hindering interoperability between design, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes. This can result in inefficiencies, errors, and increased costs throughout the product lifecycle.
Solution
Capvidia provides software solutions that enable true MBD workflows by leveraging 3D CAD models with semantic Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) in CAD-neutral, ISO-standard file formats like QIF and STEP AP242. Their tools facilitate seamless CAD translation and validation, ensuring both human and machine readability of MBD data across the entire supply chain. By preparing, checking, and healing MBD data, Capvidia helps organizations transition to Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) practices, improving data interoperability and streamlining downstream processes such as inspection planning and reporting.
Target Audience
Capvidia's primary customers are CAD engineers, designers, and manufacturing and quality engineers in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, and heavy industry who are transitioning to MBD and MBE workflows.
Features
- MBD CAD Translation: Export to QIF and STEP AP242 with support for Creo, Solidworks, NX, and CATIA.
- 3D Translation Validation: Compare native, neutral, and derivative CAD files to ensure accuracy.
- Auto-generated Bill of Characteristics: Automates ballooning (2D, 3D, or both), FAI, PPAP, and other inspection planning workflows & reporting.
- MBD Ready Check: Prepares, checks, and heals MBD data for downstream use in manufacturing and the supply chain.
- CAD Revision Comparison: Manages Engineering Change Orders (ECO) by comparing CAD revisions for intended and unintended changes.
- Boeing D6-51991 & DPD Approval: Validates CAD files to meet Digital Product Definition (DPD) requirements for Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and other major manufacturers.