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Get the latest news, tips, events and software updates from the DriveWorks team.
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DriveWorks learning & training resources guide
Discover the best ways to build your DriveWorks knowledge with our guide to DriveWorks learning and training resources. From the DriveWorks Learning Portal to sample projects, how-to videos, webinars, technology examples, and certifications, there’s something for every skill level. Whether you’re new to DriveWorks or an experienced user, these resources will help you develop expertise, improve productivity, and get more from DriveWorks.
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How Thorp Precast manufactures architectural facades faster with DriveWorks
Thorp Precast Limited manufactures specialist precast facade systems for projects across the UK. Using DriveWorks to automate complex design and manufacturing processes, they produced a bespoke, award-winning facade.
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Speed up designs, with fewer errors and rework
Producing “same but different” products is a common challenge in custom manufacturing. Engineering teams often spend hours manually modifying designs and producing drawings. DriveWorks automates repetitive design tasks, enabling manufacturers to deliver designs faster, improve consistency and accuracy, and free up engineers to focus on innovation.
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Do product configurators really increase sales?
For manufacturers selling custom products, managing product complexity and delivering fast, accurate quotes can be a significant challenge. A product configurator simplifies the process by guiding customers through product selection using interactive, rules-driven technology. Users can configure products, view compatible options, and see real-time pricing. Product configurators enable manufacturers to boost conversion rates, accelerate the sales process, and increase average order value.
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Coming up in August 2026
Join the DriveWorks monthly webinar series to discover the benefits of design automation, product configuration, and CPQ. Whether you’re new to DriveWorks or looking to build on your existing knowledge, our webinars offer valuable insights, practical guidance, and real examples of what can be achieved with our technology. Explore our upcoming August webinars and find the session that’s right for you.
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Best practices for development and testing environments in DriveWorks
When implementing DriveWorks, it’s important to think about managing changes across your project lifecycle. Whether you’re adding new automation, updating forms, enhancing rules, or resolving issues, maintaining separate development and testing environments is key to protecting the stability, security, and reliability of your production system. In this blog, we look at the best practices for development and testing environments in DriveWorks.
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How Trystar reduced engineering time and errors with DriveWorks
DriveWorks delivered significant efficiency and business gains for Trystar. Around 85% of projects now bypass engineering, freeing engineers to focus on higher-value work. In its first year, they saved an estimated 30,000 engineering hours by automating over 3,000 product configurations. Errors and rework decreased by 90%, and customer submittal packages that previously took days or weeks to generate can now be produced in just 10 to 15 minutes.
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Our top tips for optimizing configurator user experience
Whether customer-facing or used internally, configurator UX should be a key priority. A well-designed configurator enables faster onboarding, improves customer satisfaction, minimizes mistakes, and boosts conversion rates by streamlining the quote-to-order journey. Here are our top tips for optimizing configurator user experience and maximizing business results.
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July 2026 Tech Talk
Tech Talks are designed to empower DriveWorks users with in-depth knowledge and practical insights. DriveWorks technical experts share their knowledge and discuss a variety of topics, features, and functionality. Each session has a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered. Join us for the July Tech Talk to learn more about controlling model generation order.
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How The Bradley Collection enhanced customer experience with DriveWorks
The Bradley Collection transformed a complex, manual design and quoting process into a streamlined digital workflow using DriveWorks. By enabling guided configuration and automatic generation of drawings and production templates, they improved accuracy, reduced errors, saved engineering time, and delivered a clearer, enhanced customer experience.
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September 2026 DriveWorks Drivers registration
Join DriveWorks Drivers, the quarterly virtual meetup for DriveWorks users, to connect, share ideas, and discuss best practices with other users and the DriveWorks team. Hosted on Microsoft Teams, these informal sessions offer valuable insights for all experience levels. The next meeting is on 3 September at 8am BST and 4pm BST. Register for your place today
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How TSEA achieved a productivity gain of 270% with DriveWorks
For manufacturers producing highly customized products, managing customization with manual design processes is a key challenge. As products become more complex, the potential for errors, delays, and inefficiencies increases. DriveWorks design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ solutions enable manufacturers to speed up design timelines and deliver custom products more efficiently. TSEA uses DriveWorks to automate their custom engineering process, reduce errors, and eliminate rework.
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Enhancing customer experience with DriveWorks technology
Customers want to specify their product requirements, get fast, accurate responses, and move through buying with ease. Without the right technology, complexity slows things down, leading to inconsistent quotes, longer lead times, and a poor customer experience. In this blog, we’ll explore how DriveWorks enables manufacturers to simplify complex product configuration, streamline quoting, and deliver a better experience that drives sales and loyalty.
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Coming up in July 2026
The DriveWorks team runs a monthly webinar series designed to help you learn, discover, and get started with DriveWorks. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to find out more about design automation, product configuration, or CPQ. Each session highlights what you can achieve with our technology and offers practical tips and insights. We also host events for existing users who want to develop their DriveWorks expertise further. Check out what’s coming up in July.
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25 Predictions for the next 25 years – Part 5
In the fifth and final part of our series, we’re sharing our last set of predictions looking 25 years into the future. Our team has shared their ideas on what the future might look like. This final blog completes the DriveWorks team’s thoughts on how technology, society, and the way we live and work could change over the next 25 years.