[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” min_height=”666.8px” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Increase design output and improve accuracy” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Engineering teams in custom manufacturing spend a lot of time creating \u201csame but different\u201d designs. Manually updating dimensions, creating drawings, and checking documents for every new order is time-consuming, slows down design cycles, and increases the risk of errors and rework.<\/p>\n
DriveWorks design automation solution for SOLIDWORKS<\/a><\/span>\u00a0enables manufacturers to speed updesigns<\/strong>, improve accuracy<\/strong>, and free engineers to focus on innovation<\/strong> rather than repetitive CAD tasks.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Why do design errors and rework happen?” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Manual engineering processes often involve:<\/p>\n As design volumes increase, so does the risk of errors. Even small errors can result in incorrect designs, additional engineering rework, and manufacturing delays.<\/p>\n When engineering teams spend large amounts of time reviewing and correcting designs, overall design output is reduced, and engineers have less time to work on higher-value design projects.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”How does DriveWorks design automation make a difference?” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n DriveWorks design automation captures engineering knowledge and uses it in rules-based design workflows<\/strong>. Instead of manually recreating designs for every order, engineers define the rules once. Those rules are then automatically applied whenever a new product configuration is generated. The result is a faster design process <\/strong>that significantly reduces the risk of human error.<\/p>\n DriveWorks enables manufacturers of custom products to:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Engineering rules are the logic behind how products are designed and configured. They often represent many years of engineering experience.<\/p>\n DriveWorks saves engineering knowledge as reusable rules, ensuring consistency and reducing reliance on individual expertise. This means taking knowledge from spreadsheets, emails, product catalogs, and the heads of engineers and turning it into a digitally documented set of rules.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/solidworks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/Save-reuse-engineering-knowledge.png” title_text=”Save & reuse engineering knowledge” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/solidworks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/Automatically-generate-accurate-designs.png” title_text=”Automatically generate accurate designs” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n DriveWorks design automation enables:<\/p>\n This reduces the volume of manual CAD work, improves error rates<\/strong>, and significantly shortens design cycles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n DriveWorks uses rules-based design logic <\/strong>to automatically generate designs, removing the reliance on checklists and spreadsheets. This reduces the risk of human error and rework <\/strong>associated with inaccurate designs.<\/p>\n Consistency across design outputs <\/strong>is also guaranteed. DriveWorks rules-driven technology ensures that design standards are met at every stage of the process, maintaining design consistency and quality.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/solidworks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/Reduce-errors-and-eliminate-rework.png” title_text=”Reduce errors and eliminate rework” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/solidworks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/Remove-bottlenecks.png” title_text=”Remove bottlenecks” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n When engineering teams become overwhelmed by repetitive design requests, the result is bottlenecks that also impact sales, manufacturing, and operations.<\/p>\n DriveWorks removes these bottlenecks by simplifying and accelerating the design process<\/strong>. Automated workflows reduce dependency on manual intervention and enable teams to work together more efficiently.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”FAQ: Speed up designs with fewer errors and rework” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does design automation replace engineers?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n No. Design automation is designed to support engineers, not replace them. By automating repetitive tasks, engineers spend less time on routine design work and more time on innovation, product development, and solving complex engineering challenges.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What types of manufacturers use DriveWorks?” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n DriveWorks is used by manufacturers across a wide range of industries, including HVAC, transportation, material handling, architectural components, and other sectors that produce custom or configurable products.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How much time can manufacturers save with design automation?” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Manufacturers using DriveWorks have achieved significant reductions in design time. For example, Liftech<\/a> reduced crane drawing generation from four days to less than ten minutes<\/strong>, and IBR Redutores<\/a> reduced custom CAD file creation from eight hours to ten minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can DriveWorks generate SOLIDWORKS drawings automatically?” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes. DriveWorks enables manufacturers to automatically generate order-specific SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs based on customer requirements and engineering rules.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Real benefits for manufacturers using DriveWorks” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Manufacturers of all sizes, across all industries, use DriveWorks to speed up designs and reduce errors and rework.<\/p>\n Industrial equipment manufacturer<\/strong>, SAFE-T-FAB, automated their CAD process and reduced design time from 1 hour to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Custom trailer and vehicle body manufacturer<\/strong>, Lawrence David, streamlined workflows and reduced manual intervention, enabling teams to handle multiple jobs at once without adding extra workload.<\/p>\n Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Custom crane manufacturer<\/strong>, GH Cranes, achieved an overall reduction in design errors of 25%, and a 50% reduction in design time.<\/p>\n Learn more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Save and reuse engineering knowledge<\/h3>\n
Automatically generate accurate designs<\/h3>\n
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Reduce errors and rework<\/h3>\n
Remove bottlenecks<\/h3>\n
Faster design times<\/h3>\n
Increased efficiency<\/h3>\n
Faster designs and fewer errors<\/h3>\n
Fewer costly design errors<\/h3>\n