As new CAD technology becomes available a huge benefit can be derived by looking at what’s available, considering the processes that you use to produce your products and asking yourself, “Can we do this better?” Model based Definition and Design is an entire cadre of techniques that fit into that way of thinking exactly. Imagine being able to define the product definition data associated with a part or assembly in a way that saves time, is less ambiguous and more complete. This little pamphlet will take you through some simple yet powerful MBD techniques that will enable you to begin thinking about re-engineering your current processes.