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Selling custom products that adhere to different quality and safety standards, depending on how they are being used and where they are being sold, can be complex. Regulations and standards can vary locally and internationally so manufacturers need to be able to confidently and consistently meet different customer requirements. With DriveWorks rules-based technology, manufacturers can ensure consistent design quality and regulatory compliance.

DriveWorks design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ technology is trusted by manufacturers worldwide. Our international network of resellers is complemented by DriveWorks team members based in strategic global locations, and we support a worldwide community of DriveWorks users.

Integrating design automation into your design process enables your teams to work smarter and makes your business more flexible, efficient and competitive. Regardless of the size of your business or the sector that you work in, design automation can give you a significant competitive advantage.

Last week we were proud to take part in National Manufacturing Day. We were joined by STEM students and educators from local schools and colleges to learn about some of the career opportunities available in the manufacturing technology sector. Opening our doors and sharing our technology, our work spaces, our expertise and our passion for STEM was an absolute privilege and we were very proud to be part of National Manufacturing Day 2024.

Providing an interactive and personalized B2B purchasing experience is key to staying competitive. One of the most innovative tools for achieving this is the 3D product configurator. DriveWorks product configurator examples are a great way to see what’s possible with our technology in a range of different scenarios. They enable you to get hands-on and see what it is like to use a configurator built using DriveWorks software and take your website and online sales to the next level.

DriveWorks technology is designed to help businesses of all sizes and offers a suite of automation and configuration solutions tailored to meet a wide range of requirements. DriveWorks technology solutions are scalable and flexible, enabling companies to evolve their automation efforts as their business needs change.

Design automation enables engineers to quickly and accurately generate different versions of CAD parts, assemblies, and drawings, giving them more time to work on product development and innovation. DriveWorksXpress is an easy-to-use, entry-level design automation tool included free inside SOLIDWORKS® so you can start automating your product design today.

With custom workflows and permissions in DriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing you’re in control of what happens, when it happens, and who can make it happen. You have complete control over the process a new order goes through from initial inquiry through to manufacturing. Implementing a CPQ solution with the flexibility of custom workflows and permissions is an investment that pays off by transforming how your teams operate.

Traditional engineering design processes can be slow and manually intensive. This is often the case for custom product design, with high levels of collaboration between teams and an increased risk of errors and rework requests. In this blog, we’ll explore the reasons why design automation is crucial to the future of success in engineering, including improved efficiency and accuracy, focus on innovation, cost savings, and customized solutions.

The demand for one-size-fits-all products has been overtaken by the customer appetite for customization. Automation introduces efficiency, quality control, and scalability into the custom product design process, enabling manufacturers to profitably produce custom products at scale.

DriveWorks international growth strategy is driven by a network of over 100 Value-Added Resellers in 54 countries, complemented by key team members positioned in strategic global locations. As part of that strategy, we are delighted to welcome Dorian Koch to the DriveWorks team. Based in France, Dorian has joined the team as Senior Technical Specialist. Bienvenue Dorian!

DriveWorks Solo is easy to set up, maintain, and use, enabling you to deliver custom products faster and with greater accuracy, without using complex macros, design tables, or code. Easily create new product designs and sales quotes with a free trial. Start today and get instant access to DriveWorks Solo for 30 days.