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Coming Up in May 2025


Every month the DriveWorks team runs a program of webinars designed to help you learn about DriveWorks. The webinars are ideal for anyone new to DriveWorks – either to learn what’s possible with DriveWorks technology or to pick up tips and tricks for getting started if you’re just setting up your project. Each webinar is hosted by one of our DriveWorks product experts and you’ll have the opportunity to ask them any questions you might have.

The DriveWorks team will also be in the US and Denmark for a series of DriveWorks exclusive in-person events, where you’ll be able to learn more about DriveWorks and hear from other manufacturers about how they benefit from using DriveWorks technology.

Here’s what’s coming up in May.


Getting started with DriveWorks

Our “Getting started” webinars are designed to help you get a head start on using DriveWorksXpress and DriveWorks Solo. They’re hosted live by a DriveWorks technical expert and will guide you through the first steps in design automation.

Getting started

DriveWorksXpress Getting Started Webinar

Tuesday 6th May

10am and 4pm BST

The DriveWorksXpress Getting Started webinar is a step by step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorksXpress, the free tool you already have inside SOLIDWORKS®. Activate your free license of DriveWorksXpress in the SOLIDWORKS tools menu and start automating today.

The 30 minute webinar will run at 10am and 4pm BST so you can pick the time that best suits you.

Getting started

DriveWorks Solo Getting Started Webinar

Wednesday 7th and 21st May

10am and 4pm BST

The DriveWorks Solo Getting Started webinar is a step-by-step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorks Solo. Starting with the basics, this webinar will show you the entire process of setting up an automation project from start to finish. Ideal if you’re new to DriveWorks Solo, or taking a 30 Day Free Trial.

Held at 10am and 4pm BST so you can choose a time that suits you, this 30 minute webinar will save you hours of design time in the future.


What’s possible with DriveWorksIntro to webinar series

Our “Introduction to” series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. Hosted live by DriveWorks technical experts, they’re designed to provide you with an introduction to our technology solutions.

Introduction to

Using DriveWorks for automating your SOLIDWORKS® designs

Tuesday 13th May

3pm BST & 1pm AEST

In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to using DriveWorks for automating your SOLIDWORKS® designs.

Learn how to capture and reuse design, manufacturing, and cost estimation knowledge to deliver custom products faster and with greater accuracy, without using complex macros, design tables or configurations.

DriveWorks team member hosting a webinar about DriveWorks 3D product configurator software

Introduction to

Using DriveWorks as a 3D sales configurator

Tuesday 20th May

3pm BST & 1pm AEST

In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge of using DriveWorks as a 3D Sales Configurator.

DriveWorks Pro combines powerful SOLIDWORKS® part, assembly, and drawing automation with engaging 3D CPQ sales configurator features to enable manufacturers to implement a successful digital selling strategy, work smarter, reduce errors, and exceed customer expectations.

Learn how creating an online sales configurator with DriveWorks enables you to stay ahead of your competition, reduce costs, and win more business.

Introduction to

Creating a CPQ solution using DriveWorks

Tuesday 27th May

3pm BST & 1pm AEST

In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge of  creating a CPQ solution using DriveWorks to stay ahead of your competition, reduce costs, and win more business.

Use DriveWorks to configure, price and quote configurable products faster and with greater accuracy.

Respond to customer enquiries faster, improve customer experience with guided selling and 3D visualization, and automatically generate all of the documents and data to sell and manufacture custom products.


Meet the DriveWorks team in the US & Denmark

DriveWorks events are a great way to meet some of our DriveWorks experts, hear how other manufacturers use DriveWorks technology, and network with like-minded professionals.

Join the DriveWorks team at events across the Southeastern US in May. Together with DriveWorks elite reseller, TriMech, we are hitting the road to bring you exclusive DriveWorks events in the USA. Learn more here.

In May, we’ll also join DriveWorks reseller, PLM Group, for events in Denmark. We’ll be sharing more details about the events on the DriveWorks LinkedIn page, so make sure you’re following to keep up to date with more news. 


Looking ahead to June

DriveWorks Drivers is a quarterly virtual networking and knowledge-sharing initiative designed to connect DriveWorks users worldwide. It’s more than just a meeting – it’s a community where you can discuss challenges, explore solutions, and celebrate successes. Our next DriveWorks Drivers meeting will run on 5th June.

At DriveWorks Drivers you can connect with fellow users, share technical expertise, and gain practical insights to enhance your DriveWorks experience. We often invite other DriveWorks users to share their implementations, and these sessions are a great way to see how other businesses are using DriveWorks technology.

DriveWorks Drivers is a value add for people using DriveWorks Solo or DriveWorks Pro software with an active subscription. We also invite authorized Applications Engineers from our VARs with a DriveWorks focus, who can contribute to the conversations too.

Join us at the June DriveWorks Drivers meeting on 5th June. The meeting will run at two different times to suit most time zones – 3pm BST and 1pm AEST. Look out for registration opening soon for the June meeting.


Keep up to date with all DriveWorks webinars & events

Don’t worry if you can’t make a webinar this month, they run every month throughout the year so you’ll be able to catch up with one at a later date.

To find out more about DriveWorks webinars and events with our product experts, please head to our Upcoming Events & Webinars page. To see updates from the events we’re attending, follow us on LinkedIn.