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Finding ways to streamline the sales cycle is a key priority for manufacturers of custom products. Many businesses are implementing a CPQ solution as an effective tool for developing a streamlined sales process. CPQ solutions guide sales teams and customers through the configuration of products and services, apply pricing and feasibility rules, and automatically generate accurate quotes.

As manufacturers adopt digital technologies, they automate repetitive design tasks, streamline operations, and simplify the process of configuring and quoting custom products. DriveWorks provides a comprehensive suite of design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ digital technology solutions. From simple automation tasks to complex configurations, DriveWorks technology solutions enable manufacturers of all sizes to efficiently configure, design, sell, and manufacture custom products.

Manufacturers selling configurable products face numerous challenges, from enabling complex customization to ensuring accurate pricing and discount calculations. DriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing is a digital solution that enables manufacturers to manage complex product configurations, pricing strategies, and quoting processes. It includes all the features of standard CPQ solutions, plus it also automatically creates the documents and data required for manufacturing.

This year, 12 members of the DriveWorks team headed to Houston to attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025. As a silver sponsor of the event and a SOLIDWORKS Gold Partner, we were proud to share the benefits of our design automation and CPQ for Manufacturing technology with hundreds of visitors to our interactive booth. Alongside the DriveWorks booth, members of the DriveWorks team also hosted masterclass sessions where they shared their insight on achieving manufacturing efficiencies with DriveWorks technology.

Gaining a DriveWorks certification is a great way to demonstrate your design automation expertise, stand out in the job market, and improve your professional credibility. Whether you want to expand your skill set, improve your job prospects, or develop a better understanding of design automation tools, DriveWorks certification provides a structured and recognized path to achieving your goals.

The agenda for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 is filled with opportunities to inspire designers, engineers, makers, manufacturers, and students of all experience levels. Whether it’s the general sessions, technical breakout sessions, the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground, or meetups, there are lots of different opportunities to further your technical learning.

From simple automation tasks to complex configurations, DriveWorks technology enables manufacturers of all sizes to efficiently configure, design, sell, and manufacture custom products. Maglin Site Furniture designs and manufactures furnishings for public spaces. Their product line includes custom outdoor site furniture such as benches, tables and seating, waste containers, bike racks, panels, planters, and sunshades. Learn how they use DriveWorks technology to design and manufacture their custom products.

Trailer and truck manufacturers in the transportation industry face several challenges. In an increasingly customized and competitive industry, manufacturers need to streamline processes and maximize sales. Some of the more significant challenges include complex configuration demands, the cost and availability of resources, safety compliance, and maintaining efficiency in design and production processes.