DriveWorks is a rules-based design automation and CPQ platform that automates the creation of native SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies and drawings from configurable inputs. Its powerful rules engine captures and validates customer or sales requirements, then generates geometry, BOMs, drawings and accurate quotes automatically — eliminating repetitive modeling, reducing errors and dramatically speeding quote-to-order cycles. DriveWorks also supports web-based configurators for sales or customers and integrates with ERP/PLM/MRP systems to push part metadata and order data downstream.
Why DriveWorks + Converge?
Converge combines deep CAD/PDM expertise, managed hosting and PLM knowledge with DriveWorks’ rules-based product configurator to deliver turnkey automation that reduces engineering hours, eliminates quoting errors, and speeds time to order.
Top benefits
- Reduce engineering re-work by automating repetitive model creation
- Capture and validate customer specifications with a rules engine so your supply chain gets correct data first time
- Speed quoting with CPQ that produces accurate prices, BOMs and documentation
- Seamlessly integrate CAD output with ERP/MRP/PLM to eliminate manual data entry
DriveWorks Core capabilities
Design Automation / Model Generation
DriveWorks creates SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies and drawings on demand from rules and inputs — no manual re-sketching. Output can be used for manufacturing, quoting, and digital catalogs.
Rules Engine & Requirements Capture
The DriveWorks rules engine captures product configurations, enforces design checks, and drives automated outputs. Use it to translate customer choices into validated CAD geometry, bill of materials, and manufacturing constraints.
Online Configurators & Customer Portals
Provide a customer-facing UI for product configuration (web or internal). Configurators let sales and customers select options, visualize results, and request quotes — all backed by the rules that ensure manufacturability.
CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote)
DriveWorks automates accurate quote generation including price, BOM, drawings, and lead times. Reduce quoting cycles and increase win rates with consistent, validated quotes.
ERP/PLM/MRP Integration
Automatically export BOMs, part metadata, order details, and documents to ERP and PLM systems — removing manual handoffs and keeping downstream systems in sync.
Typical use cases
- Manufacturers re-sketching variants for each order
- Companies with configurable products sold by engineers or reps who need valid CAD and quotes fast
- Organizations that need to expose configuration to customers but fear invalid orders
- Manufacturers who require automated BOM & ERP updates from CAD
Our DriveWorks services (how Converge helps)
- License procurement & setup — guidance on the right DriveWorks licensing and hosting options
- Rules engineering — build the rules that transform specifications into CAD geometry and BOMs
- CPQ implementation — configure pricing rules, discounts, and quote templates
- ERP/PLM integration — map and automate data flow into your backend systems
- Training & handover — developer and admin training so you can extend the solution
- Managed support — MCAS-style ongoing administration and support, should you prefer a managed model
How to get started
- Schedule a discovery call (30 minutes)
- Request a pilot (we can scope a 4–6 week pilot that delivers a configurable product and CPQ output)
- Download DriveWorks overview (pdf)
FAQ (quick)
Q: Does DriveWorks work with SOLIDWORKS?
A: Yes — DriveWorks automates model and drawing generation inside SOLIDWORKS, producing native CAD deliverables.
Q: Can we let customers configure online?
A: Yes — DriveWorks supports web-based configurators and secure customer portals.
Q: Will DriveWorks integrate with our ERP/PLM?
A: Yes — Converge implements the necessary mappings and connectors to sync BOMs and order data.
