Manufacturing – TPM https://www.tpm.com Improve your designs, deliver more work, win more business Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:05:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.tpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-tpm-favicon-50x50.png Manufacturing – TPM https://www.tpm.com 32 32 Riding the 2025 Economic Wave: Tech Investment Strategies for Manufacturers https://www.tpm.com/blog/riding-the-2025-economic-wave-tech-investment-strategies-for-manufacturers/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:05:24 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15883 2025 is a pivotal year for manufacturers as easing interest rates and record-high capital spending open new opportunities for digital transformation. This article explores executive-level strategies for investing in technologies like automation, simulation, and product data management (PDM) that can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and drive long-term growth. Learn how CEOs and CFOs can align tech investments with economic trends to ride the 2025 wave with confidence.

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]]> Design Automation: The Force Multiplier for Custom Product Engineering https://www.tpm.com/blog/design-automation-the-force-multiplier-for-custom-product-engineering/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:04:53 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15877 Design automation is revolutionizing how manufacturers handle custom and configurable products. By embedding engineering rules into digital workflows, tools like DriveWorks eliminate manual bottlenecks and enable fast, accurate generation of CAD models, drawings, and quotes. Whether you're streamlining mechanical design or managing electronic systems with logic synthesis and CPQ, this blog explores how automation drives speed, scalability, and smarter collaboration from sales to production.

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]]> How Manufacturers are Winning More Deals with CPQ https://www.tpm.com/blog/win-more-deals-with-cpq/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:08:25 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15872 The manufacturing industry is highly competitive, and winning more deals is at the top of the business agenda for most manufacturing companies. However, the manufacturing sales environment is tough, with a growing customer demand for custom products delivered at speed. Traditional manufacturing workflows struggle to cope with the complexities of producing highly configurable products, leading to bottlenecks in design, quoting, and sales processes, and slow turnaround times. Workflows also involve significant amounts of manual input that are prone to human error and inconsistencies. The combination of these challenges can make it difficult to win deals. Successful manufacturers are using CPQ […]

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]]> How AI is Changing the Manufacturing Industry https://www.tpm.com/blog/how-ai-is-changing-the-manufacturing-industry/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:34:21 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15846 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry—transforming production lines, optimizing supply chains, and reshaping how products are designed, made, and delivered. From predictive maintenance to generative AI and digital twins, this article explores the cutting-edge technologies driving smarter, faster, and more sustainable manufacturing operations.

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]]> Understanding SOLIDWORKS Simulation Packages: A Comprehensive Guide https://www.tpm.com/blog/understanding-solidworks-simulation-packages-a-comprehensive-guide/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:25:35 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15835 Looking to unlock the full potential of your designs? This guide breaks down the different SOLIDWORKS simulation packages—from entry-level tools to advanced multiphysics analysis—so you can find the right fit for your workflow. Learn how features like fatigue analysis, thermal simulation, and topology optimization help engineers make smarter, faster decisions while keeping projects on time and on budget.

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]]> The Five Habits of Successful DriveWorks Implementations https://www.tpm.com/blog/the-five-habits-of-successful-driveworks-implementations/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:11:37 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15823 What separates a good DriveWorks implementation from a great one? After working with companies around the world, five clear habits emerged that lead to long-term success. From embracing continuous improvement to making rollout decisions based on business value, these habits aren't just best practices. They're the foundation of transformative results. In this blog, we break down the five habits that will help you get the most from your DriveWorks investment.

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]]> How DriveWorks Makes a Difference For Materials Handling Manufacturers https://www.tpm.com/blog/how-driveworks-makes-a-difference-for-materials-handling-manufacturers/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:47:16 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15811 DriveWorks helps materials handling manufacturers streamline the design and quoting process for custom equipment like conveyors and lifts. Its automated design, 3D configurator, and CPQ solutions speed up quote generation, reduce errors, and improve communication between sales and engineering teams. With DriveWorks, you can handle complex customizations faster, scale operations efficiently, and maintain high-quality standards. Book a demo today to see how it can transform your workflows!

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]]> Unlocking Innovation with SOLIDWORKS Simulation https://www.tpm.com/blog/unlocking-innovation-with-solidworks-simulation/ Thu, 29 May 2025 14:03:17 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15783 SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps engineers accelerate product development by testing and optimizing designs before production. With tools for stress validation, motion analysis, and dynamic simulations, it streamlines processes, reduces costs, and speeds up decision-making, enabling smarter, faster innovation. Stay ahead in today’s competitive market with SOLIDWORKS Simulation.

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]]> Boost Your Sales Cycle with CPQ: A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.tpm.com/blog/boost-your-sales-cycle-with-cpq-a-step-by-step-guide/ Tue, 13 May 2025 19:42:30 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15565 If slow quotes and sales bottlenecks are holding your custom manufacturing business back, our step-by-step guide shows how CPQ can accelerate your sales cycle and drive measurable growth.

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]]> Mastering Product Configurators: How Manufacturers Can Streamline, Customize, and Scale https://www.tpm.com/blog/mastering-product-configurators-how-manufacturers-can-streamline-customize-and-scale/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:18:31 +0000 https://www.tpm.com/?p=15555 Unlock the power of product configurators for manufacturers. Learn how DriveWorks and 3D configurators streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive growth.

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