DriveWorks
Visual configuration software
Quote management software
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What is DriveWorks
DriveWorks is a product configuration and automation platform built around SOLIDWORKS that helps manufacturers and engineering teams create rules-driven 3D product configurators and generate associated outputs such as CAD models, drawings, and documents. It is used for engineer-to-order and configure-to-order scenarios where product options must be validated and translated into production-ready engineering deliverables. The platform supports web-based and internal configurator experiences and can connect to business systems for downstream processes such as quoting and order processing. A key characteristic is its tight linkage to SOLIDWORKS design automation and deliverable generation rather than pricing-centric CPQ alone.
Deep SOLIDWORKS design automation
DriveWorks automates creation of SOLIDWORKS models and drawings from configuration rules, which reduces repetitive engineering work for configurable products. It supports generating multiple deliverables from a single set of inputs (e.g., CAD, drawings, and documents). This engineering-first approach is particularly relevant for manufacturers where the configured output must be production-ready rather than only a sales quote.
Rules-based configuration logic
The product provides a rules engine to control option compatibility, parameter calculations, and conditional logic across product families. This helps standardize how configurations are validated and reduces errors caused by manual selection of options. Compared with more pricing-led tools in the space, the rules are commonly used to drive engineering outputs as well as sales-facing configuration.
Multiple deployment experiences
DriveWorks supports different configurator experiences, including internal tools for engineering/sales and web-based configuration for broader audiences. This enables use cases such as guided selling, dealer/partner configuration, and internal order engineering. It also supports integration patterns to pass configuration data to other systems for quoting and order fulfillment workflows.
SOLIDWORKS-centric dependency
DriveWorks is designed around SOLIDWORKS automation, which can limit fit for organizations standardized on other CAD platforms. Companies with heterogeneous CAD environments may need additional tooling or process changes to achieve similar automation coverage. This dependency can also influence licensing, infrastructure, and skills requirements.
CPQ breadth varies by needs
While DriveWorks can support quote-related outputs, organizations needing advanced enterprise CPQ capabilities (complex pricing, discount governance, approvals, and revenue controls) may require additional systems or integrations. The product’s strengths are typically strongest in configuration-to-engineering deliverables rather than end-to-end commercial CPQ processes. Buyers should validate pricing, quoting, and CRM/ERP workflow depth against their specific requirements.
Implementation requires modeling effort
Building robust configurators requires upfront work to model product rules, option structures, and output templates. Engineering and administrator time is typically needed to maintain rules as product lines evolve. For highly customized products, ongoing governance is important to prevent rule complexity from becoming difficult to manage.
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DriveWorks Ltd
Thelwall, Warrington, United Kingdom
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https://www.driveworks.co.uk/
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