DrumRole Accelerates DX for Small Factories with New CAD Features

DrumRole Accelerates Digital Transformation in Small Factories with New CAD Features

In a groundbreaking development for small manufacturing businesses, DrumRole, a cloud-based sales management system, has unveiled a new feature that enables the upload, viewing, and sharing of 2D and 3D CAD files. This innovation serves to streamline the management of essential drawing information—such as estimates, orders, and manufacturing instructions—all on a single platform, thereby accelerating the digital transformation (DX) for small factories.

Background of the Release

Recently, there has been a significant rise in the number of customers sending CAD data formats like DXF, STEP, and IGES directly. Previously, factories faced the burden of purchasing expensive CAD software just for viewing files, leading to potential data fragmentation and mistakes. This difficulty underscored the need for a solution in small manufacturing environments. Recognizing these challenges, DrumRole expanded its platform with a powerful new feature that allows users to manage CAD data seamlessly alongside order, production, and quality control functionalities.

Overview of the New Feature

Easy CAD File Viewing

With this new feature, users can upload CAD files directly, whether received from clients or created internally. The uploaded files can then be attached to orders and production instructions, making it easy to access the details from both browsers and smartphones with just one click. This dramatically eliminates common limitations such as needing specific devices to open drawings or insufficient CAD licenses, thus enhancing the workflow efficiency within small factories.

Compatibility with 2D and 3D Files

The platform supports both 2D and 3D CAD formats, allowing for convenient scaling of 2D drawings and the ability to rotate and zoom in on 3D models with mouse drag operations. All involved parties—sales, production management, and on-site operators—can review the same screen simultaneously, ensuring everyone is aligned in their understanding of the specifications. Supported CAD file formats include:

- 2D CAD: DXF/DWG
- 3D CAD: STEP/IGES/STL

Automated Linking to Order and Production Information

Importantly, each uploaded CAD file is automatically linked to related records for estimates, orders, and manufacturing instructions. This integration minimizes the time spent searching for drawings, eradicating the risk of overlooking the latest files or miscommunication.

About DrumRole

DrumRole positions itself as a comprehensive cloud-based sales management system tailored for small factories, claiming that “there are no unused features.” It centralizes order management, production progress, and quality control in a user-friendly manner that can be managed entirely via smartphones. This makes it accessible even for those who may struggle with traditional PC operations. Following its formal version release in 2024, DrumRole has been widely adopted by small manufacturers, ranging from companies with five employees to those with up to one hundred.