Improve Accuracy Every Time with DriveWorks
30-Second Summary
Rules-Based Engineering
Pre-defined engineering rules automate the design process and eliminate human error.
Automated SOLIDWORKS Output
Repetitive design tasks are handled automatically, ensuring consistent results every time.
Guided Selling & Pricing
Sales teams configure and quote custom products accurately, with only manufacturable options available.
Streamlined Approvals
Built-in workflows ensure the right teams approve the right documents, speeding up response times.
Real-Time Integration
Connections to ERP, CRM, and other systems keep all business data aligned and up to date.
Proven Results
Manufacturers report 100% drawing accuracy, significant time savings, and error-free product definitions.
In custom manufacturing, error rates tend to be high. Products are complex to design, configure, and sell correctly. With so many available options, sales teams often struggle to sell custom products effectively. On top of that, large volumes of repetitive, manual design work frequently lead to mistakes and production bottlenecks.
How Does DriveWorks Help Manufacturers Improve Accuracy?
DriveWorks addresses these challenges by simplifying product configuration and pricing, automating the design process, and guiding sales teams through each step of the selling journey. The outcome? Faster quoting, greater accuracy, and a better overall buying experience.
DriveWorks helps manufacturers of all sizes improve accuracy through design automation, 3D product configuration, and CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solutions across a wide range of industries.
What DriveWorks Technology Enables
- Rules-based engineering that eliminates design errors
- Automated SOLIDWORKS® designs for consistent output every time
- Guided selling to prevent product misconfiguration
- Automated pricing that protects profit margins
- Streamlined approval workflows for faster response times
- Real-time integration to keep business data aligned
The Benefits of Improved Accuracy
When accuracy improves in custom manufacturing, the benefits are felt across operations, finances, and customer relationships:
- Consistent product quality across every order
- Reduced rework and associated costs
- Shorter design and sales cycles
- Higher customer satisfaction
- Stronger competitive advantage
- Better adherence to regulatory requirements
How DriveWorks Improves Accuracy
Rules-Based Engineering Logic
DriveWorks allows engineers to efficiently create and manage a broad range of product variations by automating the design process using pre-defined engineering rules and logic.
By capturing expert knowledge and design intent within a set of configuration rules, DriveWorks removes repetitive manual tasks and significantly lowers the risk of human error.
Automated SOLIDWORKS Generation
DriveWorks automates repetitive, time-consuming SOLIDWORKS tasks, which greatly improves accuracy by minimising reliance on manual input and the likelihood of manual mistakes.
When routine design processes are handled automatically, outputs are generated consistently, following pre-defined rules and validated data every time.
Guided Selling
DriveWorks empowers sales teams to accurately configure and price custom products while automatically generating precise quotes. Customers can also self-serve custom products with confidence.
Because the configuration process is driven by rules-based technology, only manufacturable products are sold. This reduces rework and accelerates quote response times.
Automated Pricing Logic
Through rules-based pricing logic, DriveWorks keeps quote pricing current and accurate at all times.
Complex pricing structures and discount calculations that might previously have taken days to compile are now handled automatically, ensuring both accuracy and margin optimisation.
Streamlined Approval Workflows
With built-in approval workflows, DriveWorks simplifies the approval process and ensures the right teams sign off on the right documents.
This leads to improved quote accuracy, faster response times, and ultimately, greater customer satisfaction.
Real-Time Data Integration
Through real-time data integration, DriveWorks removes the need for manual data entry and eliminates disconnected systems.
By integrating with ERP, CRM, and other business systems, product configuration, pricing, and manufacturing documents always reflect the latest business rules. This reduces errors and rework while ensuring accuracy across the entire business.
How Manufacturers Use DriveWorks
Manufacturers across a wide variety of industries rely on DriveWorks to improve accuracy in their operations.
- One manufacturer reported that since adopting DriveWorks, they have experienced tremendous reliability in their product definitions and can transmit those definitions to other departments without errors or manual intervention.
- Another company credits DriveWorks with playing a crucial role in their daily work, helping them achieve two key goals: time saving and accuracy.
- IBR uses DriveWorks to generate custom models and drawings with 100% accuracy.
To learn how DriveWorks can support your design process, explore DriveWorks with MECAD Systems.
Content adapted from the original blog post published by DriveWorks.
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