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Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) adoption is driven by a digital thread integrating Model-Based Definition, Manufacturing, and Inspection. This study validates MBE benefits over traditional methods, confirming industry vision.

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Area of Science:

Manufacturing Engineering
Systems Engineering
Digital Transformation

Background:

Anecdotal evidence suggests benefits of Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) in manufacturing.
Industry leaders are pursuing a vision for widespread MBE deployment.
A unified digital thread is proposed as key to realizing MBE's potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To document strengths and weaknesses of current industry strategies for MBE implementation.
To identify data transition and exchange gaps in manufacturing processes.
To present measured results comparing model-based and drawing-based processes.

Main Methods:

Analysis of current industry strategies for MBE implementation.
Identification of data flow gaps between manufacturing processes.
Comparative study of model-based versus drawing-based manufacturing processes.

Main Results:

The study provides evidence supporting anecdotal claims about MBE benefits.
Measured results demonstrate the advantages of model-based processes over drawing-based ones.
Gaps in data exchange between manufacturing stages were identified.

Conclusions:

The digital thread is crucial for integrating Model-Based Definition, Manufacturing, and Inspection.
MBE implementation strategies have both strengths and weaknesses that need addressing.
Evidence supports the transition to model-based processes for improved efficiency and traceability.