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Design Automation
Design Automation Services streamline engineering design workflows by automating repetitive modelling and documentation tasks. These services are for engineering and product development teams seeking faster delivery, fewer errors, and consistent outputs. MECAD Systems applies practical automation tools and configurations that reduce manual effort and support scalable design processes.
What Is Design Automation?
Design Automation refers to structured services that apply software tools to automate repetitive CAD and documentation tasks.
Unlike manual design methods, automation captures rules and logic so models, drawings, BOMs, and associated deliverables can be generated consistently and reliably.
This reduces time spent on manual updates, cuts human error, and allows engineering teams to focus on high-value design work that drives innovation.
Key capabilities and features of Design Automation
- Streamlined Design Workflow Automation: Design Automation services optimise design processes by reducing repetitive manual steps from concept through to documentation. This supports clearer outputs, fewer errors, and faster delivery across projects.
- DriveWorks Implementation: DriveWorks is implemented to automate custom designs and configurations based on rules captured from existing models. Automated outputs include SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs for configurable products that align with engineering and sales requirements.
- myCADtools Configuration and Implementation: myCADtools is configured and deployed to enhance productivity and standardisation within the CAD environment. Tools, templates, and libraries are tailored to match existing standards, empowering engineers with consistent, repeatable task automation.
Benefits of Design Automation
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Frequently Asked Questions about Design Automation
Design Automation improves efficiency by removing repeated manual steps, which reduces errors and rework.
It shortens engineering lead times and supports faster time-to-market with consistent, standardised outputs.
Common tasks include model creation, drawing generation, bill of materials (BOM) creation, and document publishing.
Naming, properties, and approvals can also be streamlined with rules and templates.
Yes. DriveWorks adapts across manufacturing, engineering, construction, and other sectors.
Rules-based configuration enables custom products to be designed and documented quickly and consistently.
Yes. myCADtools can be configured to match existing standards and workflows.
Toolsets, templates, and libraries are tailored so designers follow consistent methods and produce uniform results.
Timelines depend on scope and complexity.
Smaller deployments may complete in a few weeks, while broader, multi-team rollouts typically take a few months once rules, templates, and data are aligned.
How MECAD Systems Can Help
What Happens Next?
The next step is a short consultation to scope your automation objectives and identify the appropriate tools and workflows.
MECAD Systems will define the implementation approach, expected outcomes, and timeline before commencing work.