“Gradually, then suddenly.”

Model-Based Definition (MBD) has moved from future vision to present mandate. DoD Instruction 5000.97—reinforced by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and other OEMs—has aerospace & defense racing toward MBD-centric workflows.

Capvidia already helps A&D leaders embed MBD best practices, boosting first-pass yield, shortening inspection cycles, and cutting costs.

With OEMs nearing completion, the spotlight shifts to the supply chain. To close the loop, suppliers must both consume and return machine-readable technical data packages (TDPs), enabling full model-based enterprise (MBE) interoperability.

What you’ll learn

• Readiness benchmarks for OEMs and suppliers

• The four pillars of MBD: automation, digital thread, collaboration, standards-based interoperability

• QIF’s role in linking design, metrology, and manufacturing through iterative feedback

• A migration playbook to replace PDFs and balloons with MBD-native workflows

Resistance to MBD echoes the 1980s pushback against CAD—“we’ve always done it this way,” “it’s expensive,” “it’s slower.” CAD revolutionized geometry creation; MBD is revolutionizing how we communicate design intent and optimize performance across the product lifecycle.

Prepare now—not just for compliance, but for competitive advantage.