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  • AI in Manufacturing

    AI in Manufacturing

    AI is transforming how a wide range of industries operate, delivering smarter ways of working and improved efficiency. In manufacturing, AI technologies deliver multiple business benefits including reduced unplanned downtime, improved quality standards, and optimized design and production processes. The overall impact is an increase in operational efficiency and a reduction in business costs.

  • How DriveWorks Makes a Difference for Machinery Manufacturers

    How DriveWorks Makes a Difference for Machinery Manufacturers

    Custom machinery products are complex and time-intensive to design. Manufacturers must consistently meet custom specifications and quality standards so they can hit sales targets. DriveWorks design automation, 3D configurator, and CPQ solutions streamline design engineering workflows, ensure quality, and speed up the delivery of custom machinery products.

  • Everything You Need To Know About Lambdas

    Everything You Need To Know About Lambdas

    Lambda functions are a technique that was originally developed in the programming world. In DriveWorks, lambdas are a way to create custom functions to make your rules easier to read and understand without doing any coding. In this blog, we’ll explore how lambda functions work, when to use them, and how to get started with your own DriveWorks Lambdas.

  • Coming Up In July 2025

    Coming Up In July 2025

    Get more from DriveWorks by joining one of our monthly webinars. They’re the ideal way to start exploring our technology or take your DriveWorks knowledge to the next level. Designed to introduce you to the benefits of our design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ for manufacturing solutions, each live session is hosted by a DriveWorks technical expert with the opportunity to ask your questions directly.

  • Design Minds Consulting Join the DriveWorks Partner Program

    Design Minds Consulting Join the DriveWorks Partner Program

    Although DriveWorks is easy to set up, maintain and use, sometimes companies just don’t have the time or right resources. Services Partners can assist with any aspect of setting up your DriveWorks project, injecting additional time and resources. We’re delighted to welcome Design Minds Consulting to our Authorized Services Partner Program.

  • International Women In Engineering Day 2025

    International Women In Engineering Day 2025

    With women making up just 17% of the UK’s engineering workforce, there’s a growing need to inspire more girls to explore STEM subjects at school and to encourage more women to consider engineering careers. On International Women in Engineering Day 2025, we take a look at the work that DriveWorks is doing to empower and support young minds, helping to nurture the next generation of engineers.

  • Reducing Costs with Design Automation

    Reducing Costs with Design Automation

    Manufacturers are looking for ways to deliver faster, cheaper, and better products, and one of the most effective ways of achieving this is with design automation. Design automation removes much of the manual work associated with traditional CAD workflows. By automating time-sensitive and repetitive upfront activities, manufacturers produce more designs, in less time, reduce bottlenecks and errors, and significantly reduce their costs.

  • Start your DriveWorks Solo 30-Day Free Trial Today

    Start your DriveWorks Solo 30-Day Free Trial Today

    Free trials are an excellent way to explore new software and get hands-on experience with the technology. With a 30-day free trial you can quickly start to use DriveWorks Solo to automate your SOLIDWORKS designs, save time, reduce errors, improve quality, and streamline processes. Start your free trial today and get instant access to DriveWorks Solo, including certification and a wide range of technical resources.

  • DriveWorks World 2026 – Save the Date

    DriveWorks World 2026 – Save the Date

    DriveWorks World is the annual technical learning event for DriveWorks users and resellers. DriveWorks World 2026 will be hosted virtually from 14-16th April 2026. Registration is free for all DriveWorks customers with active subscription, resellers and authorized DriveWorks partners. Save the date and register your interest today to be the first to hear when registration officially opens.

  • June 2025 DriveWorks Drivers Meeting Round Up

    June 2025 DriveWorks Drivers Meeting Round Up

    DriveWorks Drivers connects DriveWorks users from around the world, featuring guest speakers sharing their experiences and encouraging questions and dialogue about the technology. Last week, we hosted our June meeting and were joined by over 100 attendees across two meeting times. Find out what we covered in the meeting and register to join us for the next DriveWorks Drivers in September.

  • DriveWorks in India

    DriveWorks in India

    India is an important market for innovation, digital transformation, and technological adoption, and is rapidly embracing design automation technology in manufacturing, engineering, and construction. In recognition of this, we are continuing to develop strong partnerships in the region, ensuring that as many businesses as possible can benefit from DriveWorks technology. Learn more about DriveWorks in India.

  • Spotlight on: DriveWorks Technology Examples

    Spotlight on: DriveWorks Technology Examples

    Having insight into the technology that powers software solutions helps you to see how the technology could be used in your organization. That’s why we’ve developed a set of DriveWorks Technology Examples, designed to help you explore the core technologies inside our software. They provide you with an in-depth look at DriveWorks, giving you a deeper understanding of the technology that drives our design automation, 3D product configurator, and CPQ solutions.

  • June Tech Talk: Best Practices for Updating to a New Version of DriveWorks

    June Tech Talk: Best Practices for Updating to a New Version of DriveWorks

    Tech Talks webinars provide an opportunity to learn directly from DriveWorks experts, sharing valuable insights and technical tips to help you extend your knowledge, get the most out of your software and learn how you can improve your DriveWorks implementation. Join us in this month to learn about best practices for updating the version of DriveWorks used in your implementation.

  • The Five Habits of Successful DriveWorks Implementations

    The Five Habits of Successful DriveWorks Implementations

    We’ve worked with many companies that have successfully implemented DriveWorks configurators, enabling them to meet their unique business needs and transform their operations. Our extensive experience working with organizations of all sizes, across a wide range of industries worldwide, has given us valuable insight into the key factors that consistently drive successful implementations.

  • GH Cranes reduce design time & improve design accuracy

    GH Cranes reduce design time & improve design accuracy

    DriveWorks is used by manufacturing companies from a range of industries. GH Cranes is a leading global manufacturer of customized cranes and lifting systems. They sell in over 70 countries and design, engineer, and manufacture all of their products in-house across 10 production plants around the world. They use DriveWorks technology to improve their design time and reduce errors.