Configure, design, sell, and manufacture custom products faster
DriveWorks is used by manufacturers in countries all over the world. DriveWorks design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ solutions enable manufacturers to automate complex engineering tasks, maintain quality standards, and deliver customized products efficiently. Blommaert use DriveWorks to automate custom designs and capture engineering knowledge.
Blommaert get to production faster and prevent errors with DriveWorks
The challenge
Blommaert Aluminium, based in Belgium, manufacture custom aluminium solutions for maritime and industrial clients. Their products vary in length and width, and customers expect fast delivery after measurements have been taken. They also have engineers who are retiring, so they need to retain all of their knowledge and experience within the business.
The solution
Using DriveWorks to automate SOLIDWORKS® designs, Blommaert can now start production in just 2-3 hours. Previously, this process would take 3-4 days. Their configurator, built with DriveWorks, standardizes products and prevents errors. Products are assembled consistently, preventing oversights and supporting a level of standardisation that strengthens the overall result.
DriveWorks has also enabled them to capture the wealth of knowledge held by retiring engineers in a structured way. Turning knowledge into rules-based logic powering their DriveWorks configurator ensures that they maintain engineering knowledge and quality standards.
Summary of benefits achieved with DriveWorks
- Time from order to production reduced from 3-4 days to 2-3 hours
- Engineering knowledge of retiring employees effectively captured
- Technical and commercial teams connected
- Errors prevented
- Consistent product assembly
Maintaining knowledge, quality, and speed is paramount. We want to connect technical and commercial teams.
Kris van de Ven
COO at Blommaert
How DriveWorks makes a difference for other industries
Manufacturers producing custom goods often face common challenges. Complex configurations don’t fit easily into traditional manufacturing processes originally set up for off-the-shelf products. This can lead to bottlenecks, delays, and inefficient processes.
DriveWorks design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ solutions enable custom manufacturers to automate complex engineering design tasks, shorten sales cycles, improve accuracy, and optimize pricing.
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