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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
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
Everything on time, everything under ...
So why do 20% of engineers make more $ than other engineers? Unfortunately 60 to 80% of engineering projects are either late or over budget. As numerous studies by Standish Group and others, as of 2011, reveal that projects usually are complete at 222% of the duration originally planned, 189% of the original budgeted cost. Why […]
Why Convert Drawings to CAD?
Vectorization (Conversion) to full Computer aided Design (CAD), CAD software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, IEAS-MS, Solid Edge, Solid works to just to name a few. These CAD software’s provide significant features and flexibility that scans alone, or hybrid drawings do not. Having your paper, tiff, jpg and/or pdf’s convert to CAD is useful for many […]
The Situation
Occasionally you may find yourself in a situation with drawings that are not in an editable AutoCAD format that require you to modify and or update your drawing information for renovation, addition or simply to keep it current. There are a few options you can take. Here are the result as stated to us from […]