On August 30, 1785, Thomas Jefferson observed a demonstration by Honore Blanc, showing the interchangeability of musket lock parts. This highlighted the importance of validation over mere declarations. The article discusses modern challenges in proving interchangeability, emphasizing a structured process to ensure claims are supported by evidence and not just assumptions.
In the 53rd edition of the Future of CM Newsletter, I continue my collaboration with IpX – Institute for Process Excellence in our “How Do You CM2?” series. This time, an article dear to my heart: the integration between CAD models and Parts. What do you think is the right strategy?
In his year-end post, Martin Eigner discusses the nuances of part revisions within PLM tools, summarizing insights from previous writings. He highlights that parts themselves shouldn’t have revisions; instead, data sets linked to parts should. Various methods for managing Bill of Materials revisions are explored, noting each approach’s strengths and weaknesses.