Various Types of Drawing Management Systems. Drawing management systems vary widely in their features and capabilities. Some include convenient functions such as version control, workflow management, and BOM (Bill of Materials) tracking, which stores critical component information needed for manufacturing.
Souya’s Drawing Management System connects design and manufacturing drawings—which detail product shapes and assembly information—with related documents such as quotations, machining logs, and inspection records. By referencing a drawing, users can retrieve past manufacturing know-how and quotation data. It functions as a drawing-centric information retrieval system.
Designed for Small-Scale Manufacturing Sites
- Store drawings in PDF format
- Store related documents and data together with the converted PDF drawings
- Optional similarity search feature powered by AI
A cost-effective, on-premises drawing management solution.
The system can be integrated with your existing internal infrastructure. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
■Capabilities of Souya’s Drawing Management System
Centralized management of technical documents and work procedures helps enhance the production quality of repeat and similar products. Likewise, consolidating price-related documents—such as quotations and subcontracting information—helps maintain consistent pricing in sales operations.
■Features of Souya’s Drawing Management System
□Add Notes & Tables to PDF Drawings
Users can add annotations to PDF drawings for manufacturing defects and machining notes, and insert tables to include inspection data. These annotated documents can be submitted directly as inspection records when delivering products to clients. Unlike conventional PDF editing, which usually requires paid software like Adobe Acrobat, this system allows edits using just Adobe Reader.
□AI-Powered Similarity Search for Enhanced Searchability
By utilizing the optional AI-powered similarity search engine, users can instantly retrieve past data on similar products. Streamline quotation processes by reusing past estimates. Enhance production quality by leveraging accumulated manufacturing expertise. Searchable drawing data includes both 2D and 3D formats.
The AI Similar Drawing Search feature can also be implemented independently.
□Seamless Integration with Internal Systems
Integrating with internal systems—such as production and sales management—enables more efficient workflows by synchronizing customer, product master, and order information. ※Compatibility may vary depending on the system. Please consult us for details.
□Cost-Effective & Easy Installation
For the on-premises model, the server can either be leased from our company or provided by your organization. Just connect the server to your internal network, install the software on your current PCs, and you’re ready to go.※When using the AI Similar Drawing Search option, a higher-performance PC may be required.
■Pricing
Pricing available upon request.
■Frequently Asked Questions
Q1：Most of our drawings are still on paper. Digitizing them feels like a big task…
A1：We can support you with scanning and digitizing your paper drawings. Feel free to contact us.
Q2：Can the Drawing Management System run on our current office PCs?
A2：Yes. If you’re not using the AI Similar Drawing Search function, it works on typical office computers. If using the AI search, a higher-performance PC may be required.
Q3：Do we need to purchase a server?
A3：You can either rent a server from Souya or purchase your own. If you choose to rent, a monthly fee will apply.
In addition to the Drawing Management System, Souya offers a full range of drawing-related solution services. Contact us to learn more.
■Contact us
For any questions or material requests, please contact us via the inquiry form.