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The DriveWorks Challenge 2

Written by Jessica Taylor on

Following the success of the first DriveWorks challenge, Paul Gimbel, DriveWorks Sherpa has announced the next DriveWorks Challenge brief! Get your submissions in before Friday 8th of September to be entered into the prize draw! Paul will be announcing the winners at DriveWorks Drivers on Thusday, 14th September.

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Karpen Steel are Streamlining Their Order Process with DriveWorks

Written by Amy Cooper on

Karpen Steel manufacture high-quality custom doors and frames. They aim to exceed customer expectations by manufacturing dependable products that meet critical quality standards with prompt delivery. Read how they have used DriveWorks to achieve this – streamlining processes, saving time and improving customer experiences.

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See Where DriveWorks Software is Made: A Tour of Our HQ

Written by Amy Cooper on

We’re proud to call DriveWorks HQ our home. Our offices are warm and welcoming, with spaces that foster collaboration and innovation. You probably recognise the Barley Store but have you seen our other offices at Laskey Farm? Take a look around DriveWorks HQ, where our team collaborate on best-in-class software and resources.

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Making Digital Transformation Work For You

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It’s important to take a tailored approach to Digital Transformation. It’s not about changing everything, it’s about improving your processes, making the most of your existing resources, empowering your people and boosting business success, now and for the future. Read our tips on making Digital Transformation work for you.

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JELD-WEN are Saving Engineering Time and Improving Customer Experience with DriveWorks

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Using DriveWorks, timber door manufacturer, JELD-WEN are saving time, reducing costs and improving their overall efficiency. JELD-WEN are responding to customers faster, sending custom drawings in 5 to 10 minutes, and saving engineering time. They’re now able to dedicate more time to product development.

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The Top 5 Advantages of Using DriveWorks Design Automation and CPQ Software for Manufacturing

Written by Amy Cooper on

The commercial benefits of DriveWorks software are clear, and they are the advantages that first come to mind when we think about the importance of a design automation and CPQ solution. In this blog, Paul Gimbel shares some of the unexpected benefits for the individuals that set up and use DriveWorks software.

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First-Ever DriveWorks Challenge: And the Winner is…

Written by Jessica Taylor on

In June we announced the launch of the first-ever DriveWorks Challenge, a chance to take on a quick DriveWorks task to explore areas of the software and develop truly creative solutions for fun and prizes. Thank you to everyone who took part in the first challenge, we’re pleased to announce the winner is…

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DriveWorks CPQ for DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP

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By integrating DriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing with your DELMIAWorks ERP system, you get power, flexibility, and re-use of your SOLIDWORKS design data. DriveWorks enables you to easily create 3D product visuals, configure them to order, and connect directly to your ERP system to help with a smooth buying experience.

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How Valve Manufacturers are Optimizing Sales Processes Using DriveWorks

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DriveWorks software is enabling manufacturers to respond quicker to growing demand, communicate better between teams and customers, and automate error-prone and time-consuming manual tasks. Read about how valve manufacturers are using DriveWorks software to save time and improve customer experience.

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Learn About Specific DriveWorks Functionality with Our Tech Tips

Written by Amy Cooper on

Tech Tips are created by DriveWorks Experts to explain specific functionality in DriveWorks. They’re a great resource for any DriveWorks administrator, providing answers and demonstrations for common ‘how do I do that?’ questions. Learn what Tech Tips are, where to download them and how to use them.

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DriveWorks Pro Tech Tip: Managing Which Users Can Create New Groups

Written by Amy Cooper on

Did you know that when using Shared Groups, you can use settings in the DriveWorks Pro Server’s Groups tab to secure and lock down New Group Creation? This adds another security level to prevent users from creating Shared Groups on the DriveWorks Pro Server when working in a multi-user environment. Learn how in this blog.

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New Tech Talks Series: DriveWorks 21 New Feature Focus

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On Thursday, July 20th a new Tech Talks series starts, New Feature Focus. In these sessions, our technical experts will put a spotlight on the new features and functionality added to our latest release. Delving further into the new features, what they are, why we added them, and how you can use them. Find out more and register.

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How Manufacturers in the Power & Plant Industry are Reducing Engineering and Project Lead Times with DriveWorks

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Technology is enabling manufacturers to deliver custom products while saving on engineering and project lead times. Learn how DriveWorks customers in the power & plant industry are embracing digital tools, staying ahead of their competition, and improving processes in the engineering department and beyond.

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Boost Your Knowledge with DriveWorks Learning Resources

Written by Amy Cooper on

Add to your DriveWorks knowledge with learning and training resources created by DriveWorks Experts. Our team have created a range of resources to share their knowledge and help you get the most from your software. Find resources that suit your learning style and knowledge level. Learn in your own time and at your own pace.

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DriveWorks Solo Tech Tip: Captured Assembly Structure

Written by Amy Cooper on

Before capturing your Master Model’s Assembly Structure inside DriveWorks Solo, you need to decide which components need to be captured, and how to capture them. This Tech Tip explains the things you should consider, and how it works in practice.

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