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Manufacturers who don’t embrace and plan for digital transformation will be left behind. As with any change, going digital can seem intimidating and scary. There are misconceptions and fears around digital transformation. Over the past year, our digital transformation series has taken a look at the key information manufacturers need to know and we’ve shared advice, tips and tricks.

On September 14th, we hosted the 3rd meeting of DriveWorks Drivers of the year. Thank you to all that attended, we had over 100 people from around the world in attendance as we shared news, stories and technical content. Here’s a round up of what happened at both DriveWorks Drivers September meetings.

As members of the Warrington Business Exchange (WBEx), we are great supporters of creating a better-connected and stronger economy in Warrington. We’re proud to be sponsoring and attending the Warrington Annual Business Conference again this year. Find our team there and chat to us about all things Digital Transformation, Exporting and more!

DriveWorks has been supporting DEVELOP3D Live since the first event in 2012 and this year we are proud to be Silver Sponsors again. DEVELOP3D LIVE is the UK’s leading conference and exhibition celebrating design, engineering and manufacturing technology. It is a free conference and exhibition run by DEVELOP3D magazine.

Digital transformation doesn’t mean completely changing the way you work. It doesn’t mean overhauling every process within your company. Digital transformation is about finding what is right for you, your workforce, and your goals. The goal is to identify digital tools that fit in with, and enhance, your existing processes.

Digital technologies are enabling manufacturers to design quicker, communicate better, and transform the customer experience. Read about how door manufacturers around the world are using DriveWorks software to improve their sales and manufacturing process, saving time and reducing errors.

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.