Michael Smith

Hi! I'm Mike, a father of two, CEO at Zea, a problem-solver in many disciplines, and somebody who takes apart everything they own. I create content that helps manufacturers augment 3D models with data to organize equipment information, streamline operations, and increase profits.

Motrec launches a next-generation 3D interactive parts catalog

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Rising Demand for Parts | Motrec Launches 3D Interactive Part Catalog

Wed, Apr 3, '24

Motrec, a leading electric industrial vehicle manufacturer offering genuine replacement parts, invests in providing accurate spare part information...

Parts
Choosing a Spare Part Catalog Software: A Guide for OEMs

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Choosing a Spare Part Catalog Software: A Guide for OEMs

Thu, Mar 21, '24

This guide underscores the nuances in building and evaluating a solution that aligns with your brand's value proposition, provides an innovative...

Parts
top-5-reasons-why-a-technical-content-publishing-strategy-sells-more-spare-parts

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Technical Content Publishing Strategy That Sells More Spare Parts

Thu, Mar 21, '24

You're the original equipment manufacturer, the expert when it comes to the equipment you sell, but you're getting your butt kicked by competitors...

Parts E-Commerce
Hal Trent and Michael Smith explain how to use structured content to increase revenue from spare part sales.

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Content Sells Parts

Thu, Mar 21, '24

Maximizing Spare Part Revenue with Strategic Documentation

Documentation Parts E-Commerce
[Case Study] Taiga and Zea Automate 3D Interactive Parts Catalog

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[Case Study] Taiga and Zea Automate 3D Interactive Parts Catalog

Mon, Mar 18, '24

As trailblazers in the off-road electric vehicle (EV) industry, Taiga Motors Inc. sets ambitious standards for innovation and sustainability. When...

Parts

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What are substitute parts how are they different from alternates?

Mon, Jun 19, '23

A substitute part may be used in place of the specified part in a specific assembly. A substitute part relationship is specific to the assembly where...

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What are alternate parts and why are they critical to operations?

Fri, Jun 16, '23

Unlike substitutes that can only replace a part in a specific part structure, alternates can serve as a replacement for a part in every part...

Parts

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Announcing Upcoming General Availability (GA) for ILLUSTRATIONS HUB

Mon, Apr 17, '23

What is General Availability? General Availability is an exciting milestone for any software company. It means that the product has undergone...

Documentation

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Zea Launches Cloud-Platform in Beta

Thu, Mar 9, '23

Montreal, Canada, March 6 , 2023 - Zea (zea.live), the company behind Zea Engine, announced the beta launch of its cloud-based 3D experience platform...

Documentation

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Interactive 3D elearning Solutions for CAD: Worth the Investment?

Mon, Nov 15, '21

Interactive online learning with 3D CAD models is when you reuse the 3D CAD model from engineering to create rich and realistic 3D interactive...

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