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Every month the DriveWorks team runs several different webinars that are designed to help you learn about DriveWorks.
These webinar sessions are ideal for anyone new to DriveWorks – either to learn what’s possible with DriveWorks, or to pick up tips and tricks for getting started with DriveWorks if you’re just setting up your project. Each webinar is hosted by one of our DriveWorks product experts and has been put together to help you learn more about DriveWorks and ask any questions you might have.

If you’re already familiar with DriveWorks and making good progress with your implementation, we also host more in-depth technical webinars – Tech Talks – you can find more information on our March Tech Talk here.

We also run quarterly virtual networking meetings – DriveWorks Drivers – designed to connect DriveWorks users worldwide, share technical expertise, and gain practical insights to enhance your DriveWorks experience. Our next DriveWorks Drivers meeting is on 14th March and you can learn more here.

Here’s What’s Coming Up In March

DriveWorksXpress Getting Started Webinar

5th March 2024 @ 10am and 4pm GMT

The DriveWorksXpress Getting Started webinar is a step by step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorksXpress. The 30 minute webinar will run at 10am and 4pm GMT so you can pick the time that best suits you.

DriveWorks Solo Getting Started Webinar

6th March & 20th March 2024 @ 10am GMT and 4pm GMT

The DriveWorks Solo Getting Started webinar is a step-by-step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorks Solo. Held at 10am and 4pm GMT so you can choose a time that suits you, this 30-minute webinar delivered by DriveWorks Technical Engagement Manager, Oliver, will save you countless hours in the future.

Introduction to Using
DriveWorks for Automating
Your SOLIDWORKS速 Designs

12th March 2024 @ 3pm GMT

Our ‘Introduction to’ series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. In this one, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to DriveWorks Design Automation for SOLIDWORKS速.

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Introduction to
Using DriveWorks as a 3D Sales Configurator

19th March 2024 @ 3pm GMT

20th March @ 1pm AEDT

Our ‘Introduction to’ series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. In this one, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to DriveWorks 3D sales configurators.

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Introduction to
Creating a CPQ Solution Using DriveWorks

26th March 2024 @ 3pm GMT

27th March @ 1pm AEDT

Our Introduction to series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. In this one, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction toDriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing.

“Great presentation! Thank you for your time today. “

 

“Thank you for the webinar. I learned about some apps and tips that I’ll give a try.”

Looking Ahead to April

DriveWorks World 2024

Wednesday, April 10th & Thursday, April 11th | Virtual | Free to Attend

DriveWorks World always has afocus onsharing knowledge,technical know-how, andhandy tips and tricks.

This year’s agenda is packed with technical sessions and opportunities to learn directly from the DriveWorks team.

Learning at DriveWorks World will get you off to the best start with your software, and it’s free to attend for all DriveWorks customers.

If you’re looking to purchase DriveWorks software this year, we recommend you do so before March 31st so you can join us at DriveWorks World 2024.

Learn more about DriveWorks World 2024 here.

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.

The DriveWorks team is excited to be at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 in just a few days.

Explore some of the fantastic activities at the event, including presentations, meet-ups, interactive demonstrations in The Playground, and so much more.

Here’s our guide to what to look out for.

Maria Sarkar
Co-Founder & VP, DriveWorks

Maria will be talking about all things design, configuration and automation, brought to life with a real-world customer example.

2024 Super BowlLVIII

What better way to watch all the excitement of the Super Bowl final from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada than with your peers at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024!

Rohit Srinivas
Manager, Global Engineering, Flowserve Corporation

Enabling SOLIDWORKS adoption, covering all aspects of their eco-system, including DriveWorks.

Shawn Pantzke
Principal Engineer, Twin City Fan

Configurations, equation-driven models, macros, and the use of DriveWorks configurators, tying key points together with everyones favorite food: tacos.

The Shop Floor

Showcasing the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, from advanced robotics to state-of-the-art 3D printing. Following on from last year’s hit, Dr. Presso, the coffee-making robot, look out for fully automated cookie making this year.

Networking in The Playground

Connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and industry influencers. The informal and dynamic atmosphere of the Playground creates the perfect setting for networking and exploring new technologies. Find our team there at booth 1024!

Meet the DriveWorks Team

Visit the DriveWorks Booth #1024 in the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground, where you will find DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith, Vice President, Maria Sarkar together with our CTO, and Product Managers for both CPQ and Integration.

You’ll be able to find out more about automating your design process, CPQ for Manufacturing, and DriveWorks integration with DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP.

We’ll also be posting updates throughout the event on our social media channels so make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to get all the latest news from 3DEXPERIENCE World.

Build Your 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 Agenda

Youll find hundreds of technical sessionson design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, many hands-on, that can help you take your skills to the next level.

And if you haven’t already registered, there’s still time to do so here.

Every month the DriveWorks team runs several different webinars that are designed to help you learn about DriveWorks.
These webinar sessions are ideal for anyone new to DriveWorks – either to learn what’s possible with DriveWorks, or to pick up tips and tricks for getting started with DriveWorks if you’re just setting up your project.

If you’re already familiar with DriveWorks and making good progress with your implementation, we also host more in-depth technical webinars, you’ll find those here, along with other networking events for DriveWorks users.

Each webinar is hosted by one of our DriveWorks product experts and has been put together to help you learn more about DriveWorks and ask any questions you might have.

Here’s What’s Coming Up In February

DriveWorksXpress Getting Started Webinar

6th February 2024 @ 10am and 4pm GMT

The DriveWorksXpress Getting Started webinar is a step by step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorksXpress. The 30 minute webinar will run at 10am and 4pm GMT so you can pick the time that best suits you.

DriveWorks Solo Getting Started Webinar

7th and 21st February 2024 @ 10am GMT and 4pm GMT

The DriveWorks Solo Getting Started webinar is a step-by-step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorks Solo. Held at 10am and 4pm GMT so you can choose a time that suits you, this 30-minute webinar delivered by DriveWorks Technical Engagement Manager, Oliver, will save you countless hours in the future.

Introduction to Using
DriveWorks for Automating
Your SOLIDWORKS速 Designs

13th February 2024 @ 1pm AEDT and 3pm GMT

Our ‘Introduction to’ series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. In this one, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to DriveWorks Design Automation for SOLIDWORKS速.

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Introduction to
Using DriveWorks as a 3D Sales Configurator

20th February 2024 @ 1pm AEDT and 3pm GMT

Our ‘Introduction to’ series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. In this one, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to DriveWorks 3D sales configurators.

Webinar Featured Image

Introduction to
Creating a CPQ Solution Using DriveWorks

27th February 2024 @ 1pm AEDT and 3pm GMT

Our Introduction to series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. In this one, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction toDriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing.

“Great presentation! Thank you for your time today. “

“Thank you for the webinar. I learned about some apps and tips that I’ll give a try.”

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.

A DriveWorks team member talking with headphones on in front of a green screen.

Another way to learn:
Meet our team in person at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024

February 11th – 14th Dallas, TX

3DEXPERIENCE World is a great event where you can explore the latest technologies, expand your skillset, and connect with like-minded peers and industry experts.

Its also a great opportunity to find out more about DriveWorks solutions and how they can enable your business to reduce repetitive tasks, eliminate errors, increase sales, and deliver custom products in record time.

Find us at booth #1024 in exhibition hall C, the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground and don’t miss the DriveWorks presentations.

What’s Happening at DriveWorks World 2024?

Wednesday, April 10th & Thursday, April 11th | Virtual | Free to Attend

DriveWorks World 2024 isnt just an event; its a community-driven celebration of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and technical expertise for DriveWorks users and resellers.

This is your opportunity to join hundreds of other DriveWorks community members from around the world to share knowledge, hear about the latest updates and learn how to get the very best from DriveWorks.

DriveWorks World 2024 will be hosted virtually and tickets are free for all DriveWorks customers with active subscription, reseller technical staff and authorised DriveWorks partners.

The focus of DriveWorks World is always on sharing knowledge, technical know-how and handy tips and tricks. We’ve built an agenda packed with technical sessions and opportunities to learn directly from the DriveWorks team.

Don’t miss the valuable sessions at DriveWorks World 2024, register now to join us!

DriveWorks World 2024 Agenda

Day 1 – Wednesday, April 10th

All agenda timings are in BST, find the time in your timezone with this tool.

1pm - Welcome to DriveWorks World 2024

Learn what’s coming up at DriveWorks World 2024 and how to get the most from the event.

1.25pm - DriveWorks Challenge Live at DriveWorks World 2024

Learn what the DriveWorks Challenge is and how to get involved.

1.30pm - Opening Technical Remarks

DriveWorks CTO, Philip Stears and Technical Engagement Manager will be joined by special guests to discuss the evolution of DriveWorks Technology in recent years and set the scene for the next two days of technical knowledge sharing.

2pm - What's New in DriveWorks 22: Part 1

DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith shares the latest updates in DriveWorks 22. Glen will be joined by DriveWorks Technical Specialists to showcase the new features and functionality live.

3pm - New Feature Q&A with Tech Lead

Following the announcements in the first What’s New session, we’ll be diving deeper into specific features with a Technical Lead to find out why we’ve added specific functionality, and learn best practices for using them.

3.15pm - How We Use DriveWorks - Customer Story

DriveWorks users share how they use the software, sharing insights, ideas, and practical tips. This is a great opportunity to learn how other companies use DriveWorks and pick up ideas for your own implementation. You’ll have chance to ask questions too.

3.45pm - Panel Discussion: Rolling Out Your Configurator

DriveWorks Experts get together to share their knowledge about getting a DriveWorks implementation into production and rolling it out to users. Whether you are launching your implementation for the first time, or pushing updates, join us to learn from our team’s experience.

4.15pm - Understanding Model Generation

Model generation is at the heart of most DriveWorks implementations. In this session we’ll run through how Model Generation works to give you a complete understanding so you can generate the manufacturing data you need.

4.30pm - New Feature Q&A with Tech Lead

Following the announcements in the first What’s New session, we’ll be diving deeper into specific features with a Technical Lead to find out why we’ve added specific functionality, and learn best practices for using them.

4.45pm - Feature in Action: Design Automation

A step by step technical demonstration showcasing a specific Design Automation feature. See how best to use DriveWorks functionality and learn how our team use our software.

5pm - How We Use DriveWorks: Customer Story

DriveWorks users share how they use the software, sharing insights, ideas, and practical tips. This is a great opportunity to learn how other companies use DriveWorks and pick up ideas for your own implementation. You’ll have chance to ask questions too.

5.30pm - How Can You Use the CPQ DriveApp?

CPQ is a term that has risen in popularity in the manufacturing industry but it’s something that has been possible with DriveWorks software for a long time. If you have a DriveWorks configurator, that is CPQ. We have created a CPQ DriveApp to make setting up and managing a CPQ solution that suits your specific business needs as easy as possible. CPQ Product Manager, Tom Wormald will share the different ways you can use CPQ, how to set up the CPQ DriveApp and will discuss how the CPQ DriveApp compliments your existing implementation.

6pm - What's New in DriveWorks 22: Part 2

DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith shares the latest updates in DriveWorks 22. Glen will be joined by DriveWorks Technical Specialists to showcase the new features and functionality live.

7pm - New Feature Q&A with Tech Lead

Following the announcements in the second instalment of What’s New in DriveWorks 22, we’ll be diving deeper into specific features with a Technical Lead to find out why we’ve added specific functionality, and learn best practices for using them.

7.15pm - Automating Everything at DriveWorks

We use DriveWorks software to automate as many of our internal processes as possible so we can focus on developing software and supporting our community. DriveWorks powers a lot of what we do – from managing licenses, to ordering branded clothing, and even ordering fish and chips. Learn how we make the most of new features to automate as much as possible.

7.40pm - DriveWorks Challenge Live at DriveWorks World 2024

Whilst sessions have been ongoing, DriveWorks users have been working on their DriveWorks Challenge submissions. Let’s check in on the progress they’ve made and what their plans are.

8pm - How We Use DriveWorks: Customer Story

DriveWorks users share how they use the software, sharing insights, ideas, and practical tips. This is a great opportunity to learn how other companies use DriveWorks and pick up ideas for your own implementation. You’ll have chance to ask questions too.

8.30pm - Closing Technical Remarks

DriveWorks CTO, Philip Stears and Technical Engagement Manager, Oliver BasmaLord, will review and recap highlight from the first day of DriveWorks World 2024 and share some insights into what to expect on day two.

Day 2 – Thursday, April 11th

All agenda timings are in BST, find the time in your timezone with this tool.

1pm - Welcome & What's Coming Up

Learn what’s coming up on day two of DriveWorks World 2024 and how to get the most from the event – during and after.

1.10pm - Panel Discussion: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks

DriveWorks Experts get together to share their knowledge about using the extensive troubleshooting and reporting tools inside DriveWorks. Often we only think about troubleshooting to diagnose issues, but in this session our team will share insights about why monitoring and reporting is essential throughout. We will be joined by members of the DriveWorks Technical Support team to find out how they investigate and make improvements.

1.45pm - Implementation Run Through: Improve Your UX

In this session we will walk through an implementation and take look at the backend so you can see how it has been set up, and what new features have been used to improve the configurator’s user experience. See under the hood and learn tips for improving your own configurator’s UX.

2pm - What's New in DriveWorks 22: Part 3

DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith shares the latest updates in DriveWorks 22. Glen will be joined by DriveWorks Technical Specialists to showcase the new features and functionality live.

3pm - New Feature Q&A with Tech Lead

Following the announcements in the What’s New sessions so far, we’ll be diving deeper into specific features with a Technical Lead to find out why we’ve added specific functionality, and learn best practices for using them.

3.20pm - What Does the New Forms Technology Mean for Your Implementation?

The forms technology inside DriveWorks underwent a major update for DriveWorks 21. In this session, our Technical Experts will demonstrate how you can work with the new technology to improve the look and feel of your forms. Learn how to create user friendly and consistent forms, and what this means for your implementation in the future.

3.35pm - Panel Discussion: Integrating with Other Company Systems

DriveWorks Experts get together to share their knowledge about integrating DriveWorks with other company systems. We will be discussing how to approach an integration, what tools in DriveWorks you have access to, and specific areas you should understand to help you set up successful integrations.

4pm - How We Use DriveWorks: Customer Story

DriveWorks users share how they use the software, sharing insights, ideas, and practical tips. This is a great opportunity to learn how other companies use DriveWorks and pick up ideas for your own implementation. You’ll have chance to ask questions too.

4.30pm - DriveWorks 3D from the Beginning to Now

This session will explain the very beginnings of DriveWorks 3D – covering why we created our own 3D technology and what that means for you. We’ll take a DriveWorks project created in DriveWorks 16 and apply the features added in recent releases to show what you can achieve with DriveWorks 22.

5pm - How We Use DriveWorks: Customer Story

DriveWorks users share how they use the software, sharing insights, ideas, and practical tips. This is a great opportunity to learn how other companies use DriveWorks and pick up ideas for your own implementation. You’ll have chance to ask questions too.

5.30pm - Implementation Timeline

Look at what’s involved in putting an implementation together, from ideas to production. Learn all the steps involved and how our team put together the many projects we work on. We’ll take our latest DriveWorks Configurator example and run through what went into planning and building it.

6pm - What's New in DriveWorks 22: Part 4

DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith shares the latest updates in DriveWorks 22. Glen will be joined by DriveWorks Technical Specialists to showcase the new features and functionality live.

7pm - New Feature Q&A with Tech Lead

Following the announcements in all of the What’s New sessions, we’ll be diving deeper into specific features with a Technical Lead to find out why we’ve added specific functionality, and learn best practices for using them.

7.15pm - DriveWorks Challenge Live at DriveWorks World 2024

Throughout DriveWorks World, DriveWorks users have been working on their DriveWorks Challenge submissions. Let’s check in on the submissions!

8pm - How We Use DriveWorks: Customer Story

DriveWorks users share how they use the software, sharing insights, ideas, and practical tips. This is a great opportunity to learn how other companies use DriveWorks and pick up ideas for your own implementation. You’ll have chance to ask questions too.

8.30pm - DriveWorks World 2024 Recap

DriveWorks CTO, Philip Stears and Technical Engagement Manager, Oliver BasmaLord, will review and recap highlights from DriveWorks World 2024, focusing on the new features and functionality announced and explored throughout the event. We’ll share next steps for continuing your learning, and how and when you can get your hands on DriveWorks 22.

Can’t Join Live? Watch On-Demand

The livestream at DriveWorks World 2024 will be recorded and available to watch again once the broadcast has finished. So if you’re on a different timezone, you can still join DriveWorks World, explore all of the resources in the Event App, and watch any sessions you miss.
You must be registered for DriveWorks World to be able to access the recordings.

Technical Video Library

Available throughout and after the event

Alongside the live broadcast at DriveWorks World 2024, there will also be over 100 on-demand technical learning sessions created by experts from across the DriveWorks team, and our community.
These sessions cover a variety of DriveWorks topics, at different skill levels.
Choose the on-demand sessions that are relevant to you and your learning. Learn at your own pace and at a time that suits you. These on-demand sessions will be available throughout DriveWorks World, so you can watch them even when were not broadcasting live. They will also remain available after the event so you dont need to rush through them.

Reseller Preview – Tuesday, 9th April

Broadcasting live from 2pm to 5.30pm BST

DriveWorks Resellers – join us for an exclusive DriveWorks Reseller Preview on Tuesday, 9th April.

This is an opportunity for resellers from around the world to spend valuable time with the DriveWorks team and hear the latest news and updates from us.

Well be sharing tips, tricks and resources to help you train and support your DriveWorks customers.

There will be sessions for all reseller teams technical, order-admin, sales, marketing and more.

Register For DriveWorks World 2024 Today

If you havent registered yet then what are you waiting for?

Registration is easy using your MyDriveWorks Community Account.

If you dont already have a MyDriveWorks Community account, its quick, easy and free to create one.

Once youve registered, youll also have the option to register your interest in presenting at DriveWorks World 2024. Sharing stories on how DriveWorks is used or highlighting a particular area of technology is an important part of the knowledge sharing at DriveWorks World and we would love to hear from you.

In this blog, we’re sharing the upcoming events that will make your DriveWorks experience even better. Get ready for networking events, next-level technical knowledge, and helpful discussions with other users.

Our events are designed to help you get the best out of DriveWorks and to keep you updated on all the new developments in the world of DriveWorks.

3DEXPERIENCE World 2024

If you’re at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024, visit the DriveWorks team at Booth #1024 in the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground.

DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith, Vice President, Maria Sarkar, CTO Philip Stears, and other members of the DriveWorks team will be actively participating in various parts of the 2024 event, including exhibiting, learning, and networking.

Tech Talks Next Level Series

Tech Talks sessions put a focus on DriveWorks technology, taking a deep dive into specific topics. Our experts share their knowledge and discuss a variety of topics, features, and functionality. Each session includes a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered.

The sessions are designed toempowerDriveWorks users with in-depth knowledge and practical insights. They are exclusively for DriveWorks Pro Customers with Subscription, DriveWorks Resellers and Authorised Partners

Our new series of Tech Talks focuses on taking your DriveWorks Implementation to the Next Level. In the February Tech Talk our experts will cover how to improve your configurators user experience by making the most of DriveWorks Forms and UI Technology.

During this Tech Talk, the team will explain to take a basic configurator and use Form Controls, Specifications Macros and other DriveWorks Technology to enhance its user experience so you can apply the same techniques to your own configurators.

DriveWorks Drivers

DriveWorks Drivers is aquarterly virtual get-togetherfor DriveWorks users worldwide. Its a chance toconnect, swap ideas, and dive deepinto all things DriveWorks from thecomfort of your own office or home.

For those of us who enjoy sharing technical hacks and real-world experiences in a less formal way, these virtual meet-ups are perfect. Forget the travel hassle all of the meetings areonline.

DriveWorks Drivers is a value add for those using DriveWorks Solo or Pro with an active subscription. Weve also extended the invite to Applications Engineers from our VARs who specialize in DriveWorks bringing their valuable insights to the meetings.

The next DriveWorks Drivers meeting will be on14th Marchand will run attwo different timesto suit most time zones 3pm (NZDT) and 3pm (GMT).

The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and will last around60 minutes.

Follow the link to register through the MyDriveWorks Community you will need a MyDriveWorks account. Dont worry if you dont have an account yet, its quick and easy to create one.

Choose which session you would like to join and register now to join us.

When you registerwellsend you a confirmation email,including a calendar invitation and link to join the meeting.

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“Thanks all for your work and time. This was helpful.”

Looking Ahead to April 2024

DriveWorks World 2024

Join the DriveWorks Community at DriveWorks World 2024 April 10th-11th

DriveWorks World 2024isnt just an event; its acommunity-driven celebration of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and technical expertisefor DriveWorks users and resellers.

This is your opportunity to join hundreds of otherDriveWorks community members from around the worldto share knowledge, hear about the latest updates and learn how to get the very best from DriveWorks.

Join DriveWorks World 2024 online with live stream and on-demand sessions so you can take part at a time that works best for you.

Its free for DriveWorks customers with an active subscription, resellers and partners to attend.

Discover more about DriveWorks at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024

3DEXPERIENCE Worldis a great event where you canexplore the latest technologies,expand your skillset, and connectwith like-minded peers and industry experts.

It’s also a great opportunity to find out more about DriveWorks solutions and how they can enable your business to reduce repetitive tasks, eliminate errors, increase sales, and deliver custom products in record time.

DriveWorks Configure & Automate

11th Feb 3.30-3.45pm 3DEXPERIENCE Partner Theater

DriveWorks Vice President, Maria Sarkar, will be presenting onSunday 11th Feb 3.30-3.45pmin thePartner Theatre. Come along to hear Maria talk about how DriveWorks is enabling manufacturers to configure and automate, brought to life with a real world customer success story.

SOLIDWORKS Standardization Journey at Flowserve

12th Feb 10.45-11.45am 3DEXPERIENCE Partner Theater

Rohit Srinivas – Manager, Global Engineering, will be sharing information on Flowserve’s SOLIDWORKS standardization journey, and enabling SOLIDWORKS adoption, with all aspects of their eco-system, including DriveWorks.

Twin City Fan & Blowers Save Time, Create Fewer Parts/Assemblies, and Tacos?

13th Feb 2.45-3.45pm 3DEXPERIENCE Partner Theater

Shawn Pantzke – Principal Engineer, Twin City Fan, will demonstrate different methods of creating models that could save time in the long run. Topics to be covered include configurations, equation-driven models, the use of macros to drive models, and the use of DriveWorks configurators, and will tie key points together with everyones favorite food: tacos.

Meet the DriveWorks Team at Booth #1024

Visit the DriveWorks Booth #1024 in Exhibition Hall C, where you will find DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith, Vice President, Maria Sarkar together with our CTO, and Product Managers for both CPQ and Integration.

You’ll be able to find out more about automating your design process, CPQ for Manufacturing,and DriveWorks’ integration with DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP.

This will be our 23rd year at the event and asproudSilver Sponsors,DriveWorks will be actively participating in various parts of the 2024 event, including exhibiting, learning, and networking. Feel free to also speak to any of the DriveWorks team to get their advice on how to get the most out of the event.

Last year13 members of the DriveWorks team headed to Nashvilleto attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023.The three-day event was filled withinspiring keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, and lots of catching up with our resellers, customers, partners and the SOLIDWORKS community. Read more about our highlights from the 2023 eventhere.

Build Your 3DExperience World Agenda

The agenda for the program of technical sessions is now live so its time to start building your agenda. Youll find hundreds of technical sessions on design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, many hands-on, that can help you take your skills to the next level.

What is DriveWorks Drivers?

DriveWorks Drivers is a quarterly virtual get-together for DriveWorks users worldwide. It’s a chance to connect, swap ideas, and dive deep into all things DriveWorks from the comfort of your own office or home.

For those of us who enjoy sharing technical hacks and real-world experiences in a less formal way, these virtual meet-ups are perfect. Forget the travel hassle all of the meetings are online.

DriveWorks Drivers is a value add for those using DriveWorks Solo or Pro with an active subscription. We’ve also extended the invite to Applications Engineers from our VARs who specialize in DriveWorks bringing their valuable insights to the meetings

What to Expect?

Here’s what you can expect from DriveWorks Drivers

Knowledge Sharing

Guest Presentations

Technical Discussions

Registration is now open – join us for the March DriveWorks Drivers meeting

The next DriveWorks Drivers meeting will be on 14th March and will run at two different times to suit most time zones 3pm (NZDT) and 3pm (GMT).

This is a virtual networking event so you can join from anywhere.

The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and will last around 60 minutes.

Follow the link below to register through the DriveWorks Community – you will need a MyDriveWorks account. Don’t worry if you dont have an account yet, its quick and easy to create one.

Click the session you would like to join. You willautomatically be registered and we’ll send you a confirmation email, including a calendar invitation and link to join the meeting.

Secure Your Place At The March DriveWorks Drivers Meeting

Register now to join us in March

Thursday, 14th March 2024

Join us at 3pm NZDT

Thursday, 14th March 2024

Join us at 3pm GMT

Preparations for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 are well underway.

DriveWorks CEO, Glen Smith and Vice President, Maria Sarkar will beat the DriveWorks Booth #1024 in Exhibition Hall C, together with other members of the DriveWorks team.

Well be showcasing the latest version of our software and talking all thingsDesign Automation,CPQ for Manufacturing , and Digital Transformation.

What to Expect from 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024

3DEXPERIENCE World is a great event where you can explore the latest technologies, expand your skillset and connect with like-minded peers and industry experts.

Youll find hundreds of technical sessions on design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, many hands-on, that can help you take your skills to the next level.

If this will be your first time attending then the 10.45-11.30am US/Central sessionYour First 3DXWorld? How to Digest the Full 3DEXPERIENCE and Why Return– would make a great place to start.

The session is designed to show you how to get the most out of your time at the conference, the things to know, the things to do and how to engage. This will be our 23rd year at the event so feel free to also speak to any of the DriveWorks team to get their advice on how to get the most out of the event.

Build Your 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 Agenda

The agenda for the extensive program of technical sessions isnow live so its time to start building your own personal event agenda. Youll find hundreds of technical sessions on design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, many hands-on, that can help you take your skills to the next level.

And dont forget to build time into your agenda tocome and visit the DriveWorks team at Booth #1024!

Don’t Miss…

DriveWorks Vice President, Maria Sarkar, will be presenting on Sunday 11th Feb 3.30pm-3.45pm in the Partner Theatre. Come along to hear Maria talk all things configure and automate.

DriveWorks’ 23rd Year Attending 3DEXPERIENCE速 World

This will be our 23rd year attending 3DEXPERIENCE速 World and asproudSilver Sponsors, DriveWorks will be actively participating in various parts of the 2024 event, including exhibiting, learning, and networking.

Last year 13 members of the DriveWorks team headed to Nashville to attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023.The three-day event was filled withinspiring keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, and lots of catching up with our resellers, customers, partners and the SOLIDWORKS community. Read more about our highlights from the 2023 event here.

Still not registered?

If you’re still wondering whether you should attend 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 then take a look at this helpful blog that’s been put together by SOLIDWORKS. It gives you their 5 most compelling reasons for why you should attend.

Get the latest news and updates about3DEXPERIENCE World 2024as they are happeninghere.

West Michigan Lakeshore SWUG 2nd Annual Technical Summit

On Friday, December 15th, we attended and presented at the 2nd Annual West Michigan Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group Technical Summit hosted at the GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland, MI.

This summit brings together students, educators, engineers and others for a full day of breakout sessions that cover product updates, design practices as well as training and onboarding strategies.

Suchit Jain, VP of Strategy and Business Development at Dassault Syst竪mes, gave a keynote speech kicking off the event.

Attendees got a sneak peek into the planning of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 along with product updates.

There were over 25 breakout sessions offered during the event including technical sessions on Sketching, Surfacing and PDM. Attendees gained valuable insight from hands-on modeling sessions.

Heather from the DriveWorks team hosted a presentation on the free Design Automation tool included inside SOLIDWORKS, DriveWorksXpress, as well as how engineers can gain an extra certification, for free, with the DriveWorksXpress Training & Certification Program.

There were plenty of opportunities to network with fellow attendees during session breaks and lunch.

The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network Manager, Dan Wagner, shared an update on the “State of the SWUGN” during the lunch break, providing insight into the community’s activities this year.

We had a chance to catch up with the West Michigan Lakeshore SWUG leader, Jesse Reda, and he had this to share about the event:

With 200+ attendees and 30+ breakouts, our 2nd annual Tech Summit was a huge success!”

“It always amazes me how readily SOLIDWORKS users are willing to come together and spend the day learning and growing their skills all while connecting in this awesome community.”

“Thank you to all the presenters, sponsors, and team members that helped to pull this off, we couldnt do it without you!

Join the DriveWorks Community at DriveWorks World 2024 – April 10th-11th

DriveWorks World 2024 isn’t just an event; it’s a community-driven celebration of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and technical expertise for DriveWorks users and resellers.

This is your opportunity to join hundreds of other DriveWorks community members from around the world to share knowledge, hear about the latest updates and learn how to get the very best from DriveWorks.

Why Attend DriveWorks World 2024?

Learn and Share Knowledge: Advance your knowledge of DriveWorks with technical learning sessions covering a wide range of topics.

Global Networking:Connect with hundreds of other DriveWorks users from around the world. This is your chance to share your expertise, gain insights from others, and expand your DriveWorks network.

Virtual Experience:Join DriveWorks World 2024 online with live stream and on-demand sessions so you can take part at a time that works best for you.

Free Event: Its free for DriveWorks customers with an active subscription, resellers and partners to attend.

Do You Have a DriveWorks Story to Share?

After completing your registration, you’ll have the opportunity to express your interest in presenting at DriveWorks World 2024.

Participating in the event by sharing your experiences of using DriveWorks or showcasing a specific technical feature is a key part of what DriveWorks World is all about, so please do let us know if you’d be happy to share your story.

Register Today

Via the MyDriveWorks Community

Registration is easy using your MyDriveWorks Community Account.
If you dont already have a MyDriveWorks Community account, its quick, easy and free tocreate one.

On December 7th, we celebrated the 3rd year anniversary of DriveWorks Drivers by hosting our 4th and final meetings of the year. DriveWorks Drivers was hosted via Microsoft Teams at 3pm (GMT) and 3pm (NZDT). Hosting at different times has provided the opportunity for our global community to join at a time that suits them.

Thank you to all that attended to help us celebrate 3 years of sharing technical knowledge, networking and creating a space to connect DriveWorks users from around the world.

Since we began hosting DriveWorks Drivers in 2020, we have really seen the value of getting together quarterly to share knowledge from our own team as well as talk to DriveWorks users from all kinds of industries who are using DriveWorks software.

We had about 100 people in attendance as we shared news, stories and technical content.

CPQ Presentation Autex

Mark Deng & Luke Walker from Autex Acoustics presented how they utilized DriveWorks CPQ to be Autex’ sales tool for their sales team to use in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Australia and the USA to manage sales orders for different regions with different price lists.

Mark also presented how they built a project for managing the workflow of the bespoke products, where a DriveWorks workflow is used in CPQ with logic to define the required action depending on the type of products in the order.

Mark explained how they utilized the enhanced form technology in DriveWorks 21 using the new Responsive Form Project Template to build an elegant form with the best user experience.

Exception Reporting, Ian Prossor Principal Applications Engineer

At our 3PM GMT session, our guest co-host, Ian Prossor, provided a surprising look at the inner workings of how the DriveWorks Technical Team handles the exception reports that DriveWorks generates. Ian showed us how an automation project (written in DriveWorks) actively notifies our Technical Support and Development Teams, allowing them to connect your individual crash report to open or new issues (so, make sure that you fill in the information!).

DriveWorks Challenge

Paul Gimbel announced the winners to the third DriveWorks Challenge, and presented six different ways that the optimization problem could be solved with DriveWorks (they’re all in the DriveWorks Learning Portal, if you’re curious). This was followed by the reveal of Challenge #4, all about the creative use of graphics, which will run until the next DriveWorks Drivers session in March.

DriveWorks Tips & Tricks

Everyone had a chance to experience the first DriveWorks Pub Quiz, completely run on DriveWorks. Everyone in both of our meetings was provided a link and a password to join the quiz about DriveWorks Drivers and DriveWorks Tips and Tricks. We all had fun playing along in this live, multi-player environment. It was all powered by a DriveWorks project hosted in an Azure Cloud cluster deployed (experimentally) using container technology by our CTO, Philip Stears. It was an amazing demonstration of this never-deployed technology stack.

Final Ascent Specification Hosting

Our DriveWorks Sherpa, Paul Gimbel, rounded out both sessions with our Final Ascent segment focused on Specification Hosting. Paul took us up Implementation Mountain following the Specification Host trail. We explored what Specification Hosts are and went through some examples of how they can be used, including a modular user interface, a Project Updater project, a Library Generation project, and a Testing Automation project.

See You in March!

If you have an idea for a future DriveWorks Drivers meeting, drop us an email at drivers@driveworks.co.uk

Join us on March 14th for our next meeting of DriveWorks Drivers – we will have a preview of DriveWorks World 2024.

New Tech Talks Series

DriveWorks 21 New Feature Focus

Tech Talks combines the most popular and most valuable features of other DriveWorks events. It puts a focus on DriveWorks technology and takes a deep dive into specific topics.

In these technical focused webinars, our experts share their knowledge and discuss a variety of topics, features and functionality. Each session includes a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered.

Weve listened to feedback from users who cannot always attend live events. Following the session, Tech Talks will be available in the DriveWorks Learning Portal for you to access and watch anytime.

Tech Talks are exclusive events for DriveWorks Pro Customers with Active Subscription, DriveWorks Value-Added Resellers and Authorized DriveWorks Partners.

In these New Feature Focus Tech Talks sessions, our team will put a spotlight on the new features and functionality added to our latest release, DriveWorks 21. Delving further into the new features, what they are, why we added them, and how you can use them.

We’ve already hosted some sessions, and they’re now available to watch on-demand in the DriveWorks Learning Portal.

DriveWorks 21 New Feature Focus

Register to join our experts as they explore the new features in DriveWorks 21 and how to use them.

Forms

Thursday, July 20th

Single Sign On

Thursday, August 17th

CPQ

Thursday, September 21st

Lambda

Thursday, October 19th

3D

Thursday, November 16th

PDF Integration

Thursday, December 14th

Virtual Networking Meetings for DriveWorks Users

DriveWorks Drivers aims toconnect DriveWorks Users from around the world, featuring guest speakers sharing experiencesandencouraging questionsand dialogue about the technology.

Sharing technical know-how and practical experience informally with each other is something we know many people using DriveWorks like to do.

Since we began hosting DriveWorks Drivers in 2020, we have really seen the value of getting together quarterly to share knowledge from our own team as well as talk to DriveWorks users from all kinds of industries who are using DriveWorks software.

These meetings are for people using DriveWorks Solo or 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.

We will be hosting the next meetings on Thursday, 7th December at 3pm NZDT and 3pm GMTso please join us at whichever time suits you best!

This meeting is the third anniversary of DriveWorks Drivers so join us to celebrate!

What’s on the Agenda?

Here’s what’s on the agenda for the next DriveWorks Drivers meetings on Thursday, 7th December.

3pm NZDT Meeting

Welcome – 3 Year Anniversary

DriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing Customer Story: Autex

DriveWorks Challenge

The return of the Pub Quiz! DriveWorks Tips & Tricks

The Final Ascent
A Technical Summit with Paul Gimbel, DriveWorks Sherpa – Specification Hosting

Close & Next Meeting Date

3pm GMT Meeting

Welcome – 3 Year Anniversary

Exception Reporting
with Ian Prossor, Principal Applications Engineer

DriveWorks Challenge

The return of the Pub Quiz! DriveWorks Tips & Tricks

The Final Ascent
A Technical Summit with Paul Gimbel, DriveWorks Sherpa – Specification Hosting

Close & Next Meeting Date

Register for this DriveWorks Drivers Meeting

Join us on Thursday, 7th December at 3pm NZDT or 3pm GMT

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Join the DriveWorks Challenge

Paul Gimbel, DriveWorks Sherpa has announced the next DriveWorks Challenge brief!

If youre new to the challenge, find out more about how you can get involved below.

The idea is simple, we provide you with a brief and a starter project, and all you need to do is complete the project to meet the requirements in the brief. The challenge is designed to be relatively quick (we certainly dont want to make more work for you!) and to help you explore new ways of thinking and working within DriveWorks.

The goal of The DriveWorks Challenge is to provide you with a quick, fun puzzle that can help you shift mental gears and change the way that you look at DriveWorks and at your own implementation.

We will give you plenty of time (think calendar, not timer) to complete the challenge and you can put as much or as little effort into it as you see appropriate.

At the end of the challenge, we will post a video and DriveWorks Package (.drivepkg) in the DriveWorks Learning Portal showing how we solved the challenge, along with some of our favorite submissions.

What is the Challenge Brief?

This challenge is a bit different than the first two. Instead of focusing on the front end, this one is very computational and focuses on the back end.

For this DriveWorks Challenge, we want you to create a new component that helps our fictional piping system design company, Premier Piping, to optimize the cutting of their pipes. We want DriveWorks to take a list of pipe segments and output the optimal way to cut them from raw 250m stock pipes, with the aim of minimizing the amount of wasted pipe.

Are you up to the challenge?

Get your submissions in before Tuesday 31st of October to be entered into the prize draw!

Who Can Take the Challenge?

The DriveWorks Challenge is open to, and achievable by all DriveWorks skill levels. No engineering, IT or SOLIDWORKS knowledge required.

Take as much or as little time as you like (average time is around 30 minutes).

The deadline for submissions for prizes is Tuesday, 31st October.
You can of course submit after this time but your submission will not be entered into the prize draw.

How to Join the DriveWorks Challenge

Follow 3 simple steps to join the DriveWorks Challenge

Log In to the DriveWorks Learning Portal

Head to the MyDriveWorks Community and log into the Learning Portal. The Learning Portal includes learning courses about a variety of topics. Its also home to the DriveWorks Challenge. If you dont yet have an account, its quick, easy and free to create one.

Follow the DriveWorks Challenge Instructions

The DriveWorks Challenge course in the Learning Portal guides you through the steps required to join the challenge.

Theres a video and a downloadable brief, along with all the files you need.

Upload Your Drive Package Submission

Once you have made all of your changes to the provided project, zip your Drive Package up and upload it on the final page of the DriveWorks Challenge course.

Thats it, youre in!

DriveWorks World 2024

Online knowledge sharing event for the DriveWorks Community.
Join us on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th April

Learn and Share Knowledge

Advance your knowledge of DriveWorks with technical learning sessions covering a range of topics.
Plus join us as we showcase the new functionality in DriveWorks 22.

Connect with Other Users

Meet other DriveWorks users from around the world and make connections.
Pick up ideas, tips and tricks with presentations from other companies about how they use DriveWorks.

Join Online, Anywhere, Anytime

Take part in the sessions that suit you, from wherever you are in the world.
Broadcast times will be confirmed soon, registered attendees will be able to watch on-demand after the live stream.

Free, Value-Added Event for DriveWorks Users

DriveWorks World is a value-added event, hosted by DriveWorks experts.
Its free for DriveWorks Customers with Active Subscription, Resellers and Partners to attend.

Register now to secure your place and well keep you updated as we confirm more details.

Once youve registered, youll also have the option to register your interest in presenting at DriveWorks World 2024. Sharing stories on how DriveWorks is used or highlighting a particular area of technology is an important part of the knowledge sharing at DriveWorks World and we would love to hear from you.

Register Now

Via the MyDriveWorks Community

Registration is easy using your MyDriveWorks Community Account.
If you don’t already have a MyDriveWorks Community account, it’s quick, easy and free to create one.