From product configuration to a fully connected, AI-powered production pipeline
In today’s competitive industrial environment, flexibility and customization are not just advantages—they’re necessities. With SolidWorks Configurations and DriveWorks Live, you can offer your customers the ability to configure complex products online—directly from their browser—while keeping your design, engineering, and production systems fully integrated and automated.
But the real power comes when this system is connected directly to your AI-Driven Microfactory.
What is SolidWorks Product Configuration?
SolidWorks allows you to build multiple product variations in one single CAD model using configurations. These can include:
- Size adjustments (height, width, depth)
- Optional components (e.g., different buttons, panels, materials)
- Functional or visual variants
Configurations reduce manual effort, increase accuracy, and simplify engineering workflows.
Can customers configure products without using SolidWorks?
Absolutely.
Using DriveWorks Solo or Pro, you transform your SolidWorks model into a rule-based configurator, which is then published online via DriveWorks Live.
Customers can:
- Access the configurator through a web browser
- Configure products in real-time (with logic and restrictions you define)
- Preview their design visually in 3D or via parametric forms
- Instantly receive drawings, 3D files, BOMs, and pricing
- Submit orders or RFQs directly to your sales team—or even to your factory
Check out some inspiring examples here: DriveWorks Live Examples
AI-Driven Microfactory Integration
Here’s what makes this system revolutionary:
Every product configuration generated by your customer is automatically connected to your AI-Driven Microfactory.
This means:
- Every CAD file, technical drawing, and BOM is production-ready
- Files are synced in real time with your factory’s AI systems
- No manual input is required after configuration
- AI algorithms can automatically plan production, optimize resources, and schedule fabrication
- You achieve mass customization at scale, with full traceability
Output Options for Each Configuration:
- Technical Drawings (PDF, DXF)
- 3D Files (STEP, IGES, STL)
- Pricing / Quotes (PDF, Excel)
- BOM (Bill of Materials)
- Manufacturing and assembly instructions
- Optional: Order code, QR code, or barcode for factory use
Who can benefit from this solution?
- Manufacturers offering custom or semi-custom products
- Companies aiming to automate sales-to-production pipelines
- Teams transitioning to digital factories or microfactories
- SMEs and startups that want to scale without increasing headcount
- Elevator, HVAC, panelboard, furniture, and enclosure manufacturers
Additional Capabilities:
- ERP / CRM integration for end-to-end digitalization
- Multilingual customer interfaces
- Custom branding and mobile access
- Cloud-based or on-premise options
- Full compatibility with your existing AI microfactory workflows
Final Thoughts
When you combine SolidWorks + DriveWorks Live + AI-Driven Microfactory, you unlock a seamless workflow where:
- Customers configure their product
- Files are generated automatically
- Your smart microfactory receives everything it needs to start production instantly
No delays. No human error. Just a fully connected, intelligent product pipeline, ready for the future of manufacturing.
Need help building your own configurator and microfactory system?
We offer full services for:
- Configurator development (SolidWorks + DriveWorks)
- Integration with ERP, CRM, and production tools
- AI Microfactory setup and automation consulting
Contact us to book a live demo and discover how this system can scale your business.
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