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DriveWorks Drivers aims to connect DriveWorks Users from around the world, featuring guest speakers sharing experiences and encouraging questions and dialogue about the technology. The next meetings will be on Thursday, 14th September at 1.30pm NZST and 3pm BST. See what’s on the agenda and register now to join us!

DriveWorks 21 is now available to download from the MyDriveWorks Community. Innovation and continuous improvement underpin our team’s approach to software development. This release presents an essential upgrade to the technology used to display Forms in DriveWorks. Learn more about What’s New and download the latest version now.

A DriveWorks Solo Project Template File contains all the data needed to run a DriveWorks Solo Project, including SOLIDWORKS and DriveWorks files. These files make it easy to move or distribute a DriveWorks Solo Project. This blog explains the 3 easy steps to take to create a .driveprots file and how to use it.

Extronics’ lead times for custom wireless solutions were extending and they needed to make a change. Investing in DriveWorks has enabled them to reduce a complicated process that was taking days, to just a matter of minutes. Learn more about how Extronics have reduced lead times and driven consistency with DriveWorks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.