For most of our academic & professional lives, we communicate, plan and design in two-dimensions, 2D. One of mankind’s earliest and most prolific tools, a piece of paper, is 2D in it’s most basic form. Since early childhood we learn to draw, write and read in 2D. Unsurprisingly, our most common modes of visual design […]
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It’s 2018 – Goodbye Paper Archives
The beginning of a new year always brings a renewed sense vigor and enthusiasm to approaching challenges, old and new. None quite as satisfying as cleaning out the old cruft and embracing the newly organized. Is this the year your business operations will fully embrace digital and go paperless? Time to dig out from under […]
Why are they called blueprints?
Common use of the word “blueprint” is a technical drawing, typically of an architectural or engineering design. But why are they called blueprints? In the 19th century, architectural & engineering drawings were created on paper. Once completed, the original drawings needed to be copied so that copies could be given out to those who needed […]
Why Go Paperless?
The growing capabilities of the computerized digital-world to deliver information of all sorts to any electronic media paves the way to the idea of doing everything electronically. The goal to go paperless is at your fingertips with the right technology to make it happen. The idea to go paperless maybe a bit weird or even […]
SPRING CLEANING – Time to tackl...
Blueprints are valuable….if you can find them I think we can all agree that blueprints are a huge asset for any facility. Whether it be planning a renovation or trying to locate a shut off valve, having the right set of blueprints readily available can be worth its weight in gold. This begs the question, […]
Drawing Management Tips 2016
2016 was a busy year at DCM Inc. With it brought the release of our new Drawing Management System named ECHO. From Drawing Conversion tips to information about our new software release, here’s a summary of our best blog entries from 2016: Echo Product Demonstration Tip #6: Insist on Hands-on Human Corrections Mobilize your Technical […]
Lean Drawing Storage
Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste. Lean Six Sigma follows the DMAIC process: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control. These process steps are used to address a specific problem or tackle an organizational project. Also know Lean Six Sigma is not […]
ECHO: a new era of Drawing Management
The latest release of DCM’s Drawing Management Software ECHO is currently undergoing extensive testing in beta-release and is scheduled to be available later this summer. With an updated, ultra-modern, web 2.0 mobile friendly interface packed with feature and usability enhancements, we can hardly wait to tell you more about it. For now the preview video […]
Drawing Management Tips 2015
Here’s a summary of our best Drawing Management blog tips from 2015. The encompass everything from the initial paper blueprint conversion, data point inventory, master CAD plan and ongoing drawing management with our DMS system. Quality is Key Convert Paper Drawings Check-in/Check-out for Sequential Changes Inventory Data Points Create a Master CAD Plan