This article is a transcription of Elysium’s presentation at Engineering Process Days 2026 (Darmstadt, Germany, May 18–19, 2026). This presentation outlines how Elysium 3D-SUITE supports a Model-Based Enterprise through various life cycle stages — including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sustainment by checking model-based quality, translating, validating, and packaging. Watch the Presentation Video. Introduction Hello, everyone.…
This article is a summary of Adient’s presentation at the Elysium CAD & MBE Forum (Detroit, January 21, 2026). Watch the Presentation Video. At the Elysium CAD & MBE Forum in Detroit, Rahim Alsaffar from Adient shared practical insights into one of the most pressing challenges in manufacturing today: transitioning from a drawing-based environment to…
As industry moves toward model-based manufacturing, inspection, and integrated digital quality workflows, engineering data must convey not only geometry but also machine-readable operational and quality semantics. Elysium and Lockheed Martin have published a new technical whitepaper exploring how STEP AP242 Edition 4 can support the digital thread across CAD, manufacturing, and inspection through Operational Features…
This article is a transcription of Elysium’s presentation at the PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 (Las Vegas, April 27–30, 2026). It highlights how MBD, Model-Based Characteristics, and QIF improve digital thread traceability and downstream workflows, featuring Elysium’s 3D-SUITE for MBD validation and quality assurance. Watch the Presentation Video. Introduction This presentation explores how model-based definition, model-based characteristics,…
In the era of Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) is no longer optional—it’s central to a truly connected Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). For PMI to deliver real value, it must be accurate, standards-compliant, and complete. That’s exactly where Elysium’s PMI Checker plays a key role—verifying PMI quality in accordance with ISO and ASME…
MBD/MBE Are Becoming the New Standard in Manufacturing Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) place the 3D model at the center of development. Unlike traditional processes—where information flows via documents and physical artifacts—MBD/MBE use 3D digital data for design, analysis, and verification to dramatically improve efficiency, quality, and traceability. Over the past decade, Elysium…
In the era of Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the lifeblood of a truly connected Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). But PMI is only valuable if it’s accurate, compliant, and complete, both for human interpretation and for machine-readable automation. A single inconsistency can lead to costly rework, production delays,…
The Value of Front-Loading and Design Rule Checks To minimize costly rework in downstream processes, designers often invest significant effort into Design Rule Checks (DRCs)—a practice known as front-loading. One vital category of these checks ensures that the designed geometry is suitable for subsequent production steps. This approach is a key component of what’s broadly…
Executive Summary Recent breakthroughs in 3D modeling—particularly the integration of laser scanning and point cloud data processing—have redefined how Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulations are approached. With solutions like Elysium’s InfiPoints, engineers can now bypass time-consuming model recreation workflows by directly converting real-world scans into CAE-ready models. This white paper outlines the “Scan to CAE” methodology,…
Following our previous announcement—“InfiPoints Standard Package Now Includes BIM/CAD Export To Enhance Scan-to-BIM Workflows – InfiPoints May 2025 Update – 1”—we’re excited to unveil the second major enhancement in the InfiPoints May 2025 Update. This release introduces two powerful new features designed to dramatically improve how engineers work with massive point cloud datasets: automatic segmentation…