At DraftSight LIVE during 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, leaders from the transportation and HVAC industries took center stage to share their insights into how they are using DraftSight’s 2D CAD solutions to improve their daily operations. This keynote session highlighted customer success stories, revealing the challenges and breakthroughs experienced by organizations using 2D CAD tools to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and drive future innovation. Here’s a detailed recap of the session’s highlights.

The Critical Role of 2D CAD in Modern Industries

Representatives from Knapheide Manufacturing and Price Industries outlined how essential 2D CAD remains in their respective sectors. Despite the growing adoption of 3D CAD, 2D CAD tools serve a distinct and significant purpose in workflows. Key factors include the ability to create detailed designs quickly, facilitate large-scale customizations, and enhance collaboration between teams.

For Knapheide Manufacturing, a leader in custom industrial vehicle production, 2D CAD is the backbone for designing over 40 unique body configurations daily. Integrating the precision of DraftSight’s 2D tools with the advanced 3D workflows in SOLIDWORKS enables streamlined sharing of detailed designs, enhancing both speed and accuracy to boost productivity.

Meanwhile, Price Industries, a global leader in HVAC and environmental solutions, highlighted the importance of 2D drawings for facility layouts, detailed product documentation, and clear communication with clients worldwide.

The Impact of DraftSight Features

A recurring theme throughout the session was the transformational impact of DraftSight’s features. Here are a few standout points shared by the speakers:

Migration Support for Enterprise Legacy Systems

Both businesses emphasized how DraftSight facilitated the migration of decades-old legacy 2D drawings. With its robust DWG file compatibility, teams at these companies could implement DraftSight without undergoing a complex file conversion or risking data loss. This ensured minimal disruption and maximum productivity, a particularly critical factor for organizations managing vast databases of legacy drawings.

Cost Savings through Flexible Licensing

DraftSight’s network licensing proved a significant cost-saving measure for both companies. By enabling shared access to licenses rather than requiring individual licenses for each user, organizations reported reduced software costs without compromising accessibility. For instance, Price Industries achieved an impressive 80 percent cost savings while providing access to 24 floating licenses across multiple casual and power users.

Tools for Increased Efficiency and Collaboration

DraftSight’s advanced tools for integrating external data sources, such as Excel documents, saved hours of manual work. The ability to quickly incorporate datasets into CAD drawings streamlined workflows, particularly for the HVAC sector, where technical specifications frequently shift based on real-time engineering data. These tools improved collaboration across departments, reducing timelines and more effective project execution.

Customer Success Stories Speak Volumes

The keynote showcased two compelling customer stories:

Knapheide Manufacturing (Transportation Industry): Known for its long history and commitment to quality, Knapheide relies heavily on DraftSight to execute large-scale design customizations quickly and accurately. Using DraftSight’s intuitive 2D platform, the company can produce drawings that cater to diverse customer needs without delaying production schedules. Additionally, its flexibility supports everything from evacuation plans to equipment layouts, extending beyond pure product design.
Price Industries (HVAC Industry): For Price, DraftSight’s ability to manage increasingly complex data requirements while maintaining affordability was a game-changer. The blend of compatibility, ease of use, and advanced features empowered the company to focus on innovation without being hindered by legacy limitations or escalating software costs.

Looking Ahead with DraftSight

Both companies expressed confidence in their continued use of DraftSight, citing its adaptability and alignment with future business objectives. Beyond current implementations, leaders expect DraftSight to play a key role in their evolving strategies, such as adopting cloud-based enhancements or scaling operations globally.

As DraftSight LIVE concluded, it was clear that the platform delivers more than just 2D CAD solutions; it offers the tools, flexibility and support needed for enterprises to thrive in a competitive market. If you’re exploring CAD solutions that prioritize cost-effectiveness, a quick transition, and innovative features, DraftSight stands out as an industry-leading choice.

Why Choose DraftSight 2D CAD?

With its ability to streamline workflows, integrate with existing systems, and boost cost efficiency, DraftSight sets the standard for 2D CAD in industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, and HVAC. Events like 3DEXPERIENCE World showcase the practical impact of these tools and reinforce DraftSight’s position as a leader in CAD innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from DraftSight LIVE and 3DEXPERIENCE World. Want to experience the benefits of DraftSight for your own organization? Visit the official DraftSight website to explore its powerful features and see how it can transform your operations.

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