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DriveWorks Implementation Partner HiTech has extensive experience in implementing DriveWorks and they have recently shared their advice for implementing a custom visual product configurator. This blog gives an overview of their key considerations for a successful implementation.

The most important thing to embracing change is educating and understanding. Organisations that are well informed about the possibilities of digital transformation are more likely to succeed. Educating yourself and your workforce about what digitization could mean for your company helps alleviate fears and debunk misconceptions.

The apprenticeship system in the UK has undergone considerable change and development over recent years, however, a lingering stigma around apprenticeships still exists. We explore the reasons behind this and take a look at degree apprenticeships at DriveWorks, and the benefits of apprenticeships for young people and employers.

The DriveWorksXpress Getting Started Webinar is a free 1-hour session taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorksXpress. Ideal for everyday repetitive design tasks, DriveWorksXpress provides entry-level design automation inside SOLIDWORKS®.

For DriveWorks Challenge 3 the participants were tasked with creating a new component to optimize the cutting of pipe segments for a fictional piping system design company. Here we recap on the details of the challenge and announce the all-important winners. Well done everyone, and please join us for Challenge 4!

Happy Thanksgiving 2023 from the DriveWorks Team! As we reflect on gratitude, we’re very thankful for your support. Wishing you all a day filled with joy, laughter, and memorable moments with family and friends. Our hours of operation and response times remain the same during this holiday.

The most important aspect of implementing DriveWorks is good planning. In a recent article, Ketan Panchal, Design Automation Manager at HiTech, DriveWorks Implementation Partner, has shared key considerations for implementing a visual product configurator with DriveWorks. The article includes tips and best practices for ensuring your 3D is optimized for best performance.

DriveWorks design automation software seamlessly integrates with SOLIDWORKS®. It empowers design engineers to automate repetitive tasks and produce customized model variations. From configuring products to generating manufacturing drawings, DriveWorks helps SOLIDWORKS® users to succeed.

The Early Bird Discount for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 ends on 25th November. Don’t miss out on your chance to register early and take advantage of the discounted rate today. The DriveWorks team is excited to be there in person. See you there!

At DriveWorks we understand the benefits of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. So we built DriveWorks Drivers to connect DriveWorks users from around the world, invite guest speakers to share experiences and encourage questions and dialogue all about DriveWorks technology.

By integrating DriveWorks CPQ for Manufacturing with your DELMIAWorks ERP system, you get power, flexibility, and re-use of your SOLIDWORKS design data. Watch the on demand webinar to learn how 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.

Manufacturing bottlenecks directly impact revenue. However, by implementing a digital transformation, you can minimize their impact and maximize your profit. This blog, written by DriveWorks Reseller GoEngineer looks at these common bottlenecks and how you can use DriveWorks to fix them.

Manufacturers using DriveWorks rules-based software are embracing digital transformation to improve customer experiences and make selling custom products quicker, easier and more profitable. Explore our sample HVAC configurator to see how you can use DriveWorks to create an interactive online configurator.

Don’t miss the New Feature Focus Tech Talks series. In these sessions, our technical experts 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. Find out more and register.

There are so many opportunities to pursue careers in engineering, to be at the forefront of tackling society’s big challenges and to fill the vital gaps and skills shortages. We have compiled a list of our top tips and tricks to help you gain the skills the industry needs.