As discussed in the previous blogs in this series, DriveWorks is an incredible tool that allows the easy configuration and creation of documentation for your SolidWorks files. With Xpress, anyone with a SolidWorks license can easily configure a product and automatically create all the required manufacturing prints. With Solo, more customization is available as a greater variety of features can be configured. With Pro, the configuration process can become even more streamlined with the additional use of macros. Pro also opens the ability to have configurable products on a web-based platform, allowing customers to configure a product themselves, meanwhile, automatically creating all the relevant manufacturing prints and sales information. This software presents an endless set of uses. Read on to learn about a few of these.

Factory Layout

Designing a factory layout is a major undertaking. With the rapid pace of ever-changing product demand, it can be hard to ensure that your line will be able to produce any product desired. Designing a factory layout with DriveWorks allows you to quickly create an initial design and swap out machines and other various components as needed, all while keeping track of the costs.

HVAC

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is required in nearly all buildings. By providing a platform in which customers can choose a custom system for their purpose, time is freed to develop new products or better help clients in need of further assistance. A system can be designed with the use of modules, each of which can have some factor of options or additional customization. The provided pricing information gives clients the chance to at least have an estimate of what to expect if they do not have experience with the products, allowing your time to be spent helping them fine-tune their desired system.

Consumer Products

DriveWorks provides an endless amount of opportunities for allowing consumers to customize their products before buying. This creates an enjoyable experience for your customers, enticing them to purchase your product and tell others about your product. You can have your product placed in a real-world environment to make it more relatable and even allow them to personalize even further with the use of their own data, such as their picture inside of a customizable picture frame.

These are just a few examples of what can be done using DriveWorks!

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