Unlock the Power of Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Future-Proof Your Operations, Stay Competitive, Meet Industry Demands
MBD ensures your team can efficiently interpret, manufacture, inspect, and communicate using rich 3D model data. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is rapidly moving towards adoption of MBD as the defense sector moves away from traditional 2D drawings.
Why It Matters to You
● Win & Keep Defense Contracts – Meet MIL-STD-31000 and Defense Industry digital-data requirements, positioning your shop as an MBD-ready partner that primes and OEMs actively seek.
● Cut Cost, Lead Time, and Rework – A single, fully annotated 3D model eliminates drawing misinterpretation, slashes NCRs, and boosts first-pass yield.
● Unlock Automation & Capacity – Direct-to-machine data and closed-loop inspection streamline design, manufacturing, and QC, freeing up resources for more work.
● Future Proof Your Workforce – Equip engineers, machinists, and inspectors with the digital skills demanded by Industry 4.0 and keep your operation competitive for years to come.
How it Works
Step 1 – Awareness and Digital Thread Overview – One full day awareness course to introduce MBD to all levels of the organization. A VMEC advisor will attend.
Step 2 – MBD Assessment – An MBD assessment of your operation will identify the best technology to suit needs and validate options. This will be conducted on site or virtual.
Step 3 – Pathway training – Two-to-three-day training in Hartford, CT in your chosen pathway. A VMEC advisor will attend.
Step 4 – Create Implementation proposal – Document the steps necessary to implement MBD for your operation. Create ROI and cost benefit analysis for any purchases or implementation infrastructure. VMEC advisor and CCAT personnel will assist.
Step 5 – Share what you learned – The selected manufacturer must agree to participate in project recap, case studies or interviews by NERDIC Sponsors (including but not limited to photos, videos and written case studies) related to the project. You must be willing to share your feedback and implementation plans in documentation and participate in an annual NIST MEP Survey.
VMEC, in conjunction with CCAT and NERDIC, are providing this opportunity at no cost. Travel costs for training in Hartford, CT at the CCAT Digital Thread Training Lab will be reimbursed by NERDIC.
NOTE – the MBD program applies only to companies that have at least 5% of their customer base noted as Dept. of Defense. View the full benefits of the MBD program and contact Chris Coulter or Brett Ference to get started!