named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard (DMIS)
Internationally recognized standard (ISO 22093:2011) for dimensional metrology, enabling interoperability between coordinate measuring machines and traceability in measurement processes
Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) 1.0
Standard providing persistent identification and digital practices for model-based characteristics, enabling traceability and digital thread integration across design and verification
QIF 4.0 Working Group
Collaborative effort to develop the next version of the QIF standard, incorporating over 150 proposed features to enhance interoperability and functionality
Quality Information Framework (QIF)
XML-based, CAD-agnostic standard for organizing and exchanging quality data across the product lifecycle, including measurement plans, results, and PMI; maintained and developed by DMSC
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Capacity building and training program development for QIF standard implementationDevelops and delivers formal training programs and certification curricula for the QIF standard, including defined learning objectives and course outcomes. Hosts monthly member-exclusive meetings, chairs working groups on education and marketing, and provides free tools, a wiki, and issue tracking via GitHub to support community adoption and implementation.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Development and publication of digital metrology standardsDevelops, maintains, and publishes national and international standards in digital metrology, including the Quality Information Framework (QIF) and Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard (DMIS). Key achievements include the publication of QIF 3.0 as ANSI/QIF 3.0-2018 and its adoption as ISO 23952:2020, as well as ongoing development of QIF 4.0 and MBC 1.0 standards.
- Distribution and public dissemination of standards and technical resourcesMakes digital metrology standards, technical tutorials, whitepapers, demos, implementation guides, and related materials freely available to the public through its website and GitHub platform. This includes recorded QIF implementation webinars, code-based technical tutorials, downloadable standards (e.g., QIF 3.0), and supporting documentation for engineering and manufacturing communities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$21K11%
Investment income$3160%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$314K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$314K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +21.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Thomas | Adminstrative Director | 13 | $38K |
| Alana Duma | Marketing & Membership Director | 10 | $2K |
board members · 5
- Daniel Campbell — Director
- Evan Kissick — Director
- Hermitt Vega — Director
- Jennifer Herron — Director
- Jeremy Hamilton — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ANSI Government — Accredited by ANSI as a Standards Developing Organization.
- ANSI Government — Collaborates with ANSI on the publication and maintenance of the QIF standard.
- ANSI Government — DMSC is an ANSI Accredited Standards Developing Organization; submits standards such as QIF and DMIS for ANSI approval.
- ANSI Government — Designated QIF 3.0 as an American National Standard.
- American National Standards Institute Government — Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) and approving body for the Model-Based Characteristics Standard.
- American National Standards Institute Government — Developed QIF as an American National Standard (ANSI/QIF 3.0-2018) through ANSI.
- American National Standards Institute Government — Submitted model-based characteristics standard for approval.
- Capvidia Partner — Lyle Fischer from Capvidia chairs the Marketing Committee.
- GitHub Partner — Hosts the QIF Community, including tools, issue tracking, and documentation
- Honeywell FM&T Partner — Curtis Brown from Honeywell FM&T co-chairs the Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) working group.
- ISO Government — Maintains A-Liaison status with ISO and develops standards under ISO designation (e.g., ISO 22093:2011, ISO 23952:2020).
- International Organization for Standardization Government — Collaborated with ISO to formalize the Quality Information Framework as ISO 23952:2020
- International Organization for Standardization Government — Collaborated with ISO, which adopted QIF as ISO 23952:2020 in August 2020.
- International Standards Organization Government — A-Liaison relationship with ISO, indicating formal collaboration on international standards development.
- International Standards Organization Government — DMSC's QIF standard was adopted as ISO 23952:2020; DMSC is an A-Liaison to ISO.
- International Standards Organization Government — Published QIF 3.0 as ISO 23952:2020.
- Lockheed Martin Partner — Samuel Gambrell from Lockheed Martin serves as Vice-Chair of QIF and Chair of QIF Interoperability working groups.
- Mark Thomas Government — Executive Director of DMSC, point of contact for media inquiries.
- NIST Government — Collaborated on content originally intended for the NIST 2020 MBE Summit.
- QIF GitHub Community Partner — Hosts a community platform for collaboration on QIF standard features and improvements.
- QIFsolutions Partner — Ray Admire from QIFsolutions co-chairs the Training & Certification working group.
- Rubypoint Partner — Daniel Campbell from Rubypoint chairs the QIF working group.
- Sigmetrix Partner — Jesse Zahner from Sigmetrix co-chairs the Training & Certification working group.
- TechAzul Partner — Mark Nielsen from TechAzul chairs the Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) working group.
- Tom Kramer Partner — DMSC member who led the QIF 301 tutorial on code implementation.
- UNC Charlotte Partner — Dr. Edward Morse from UNC Charlotte chairs the QIF Resources working group.
- Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick Partner — Strategic partner in hosting the 2027 MBE & QIF Summit in the United Kingdom.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Harmonization and Integration of Digital Quality Standards 63 orgsmethodology: digital_interoperability_standardBy aligning and structuring digital metrology standards like QIF and DMIS to work seamlessly across systems and supply chains, the organization enables end-to-end digital thread integration because standardized, machine-readable data flows reduce errors and improve traceability from design to inspection.shared approach: Peer Networked Improvement →
- Open and Community-Driven Standards Adoption 63 orgsmethodology: open-standards_disseminationBy freely disseminating tools, technical content, and open-source resources through wikis and collaborative platforms, the organization increases adoption and continuous improvement of metrology standards because open access lowers barriers and incentivizes community participation and real-world refinement.shared approach: Peer Networked Improvement →
- Collaborative Development of Interoperable Metrology Standards 39 orgsmethodology: collaborative_standards_developmentBy bringing together member-driven working groups to co-develop digital metrology standards, the organization produces industry-aligned, widely adoptable standards because collective technical expertise ensures relevance, interoperability, and trust across stakeholders.shared approach: Collective Standards Development →