Create the 3D sandwich busway layout and automatically generate fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and project summary sheets from the same design data.
SBDE four integrated modules are built around one principle: a single design action in the 3D environment drives every downstream output automatically — no re-entry, no manual cross-checking, no drift between outputs.
A user interface–based design environment for sandwich busway manufacturers. Configure straight sections, elbows, tap-off boxes, and end sections while generating the 3D layout in real time. The integrated workflow eliminates repetitive modeling tasks, enabling faster busway layout creation.
Complete your layout once, and the software automatically generates production-ready fabrication drawings for housing assemblies and conductors. Dimensions, conductor lengths, hole patterns, cut details, and manufacturing annotations are created instantly, eliminating manual drafting and accelerating manufacturing.
The Bill of Materials is pulled straight from the 3D design — housing profiles, conductor rails, joint stacks, hardware kits, quantities, and part numbers. Because it comes from the model, not a separate spreadsheet, it is always consistent with the drawings.
SBDE automatically extracts and compiles key project information — busway unit identification numbers and associated design data — into a structured summary sheet ready for manufacturing, planning, and client documentation. No reformatting, no re-checking against other outputs.
These are the four sequential tasks a sandwich busway engineer works through manually on a standard project, shown as a relative effort split. SBDE runs all four from a single design session.
Manually placing and aligning straight sections, elbows, tap-off boxes, and end sections in a general-purpose CAD environment not built for sandwich busway. Each configuration change requires manual geometry updates.
Drafting individual shop drawings for each busway feeder — dimensions, hole patterns, conductor lengths, manufacturing annotations. Done piece by piece, manually, after the layout is finalised.
Cross-referencing drawn quantities against housing profiles, conductor rails, joint stacks, and hardware kits from standard catalogs. Manual spreadsheet entry, prone to transcription errors.
Extracting unit identification numbers and design data from multiple sources, then formatting and cross-checking for consistency with the drawings and BOM before submission.
Effort percentages are based on observed sandwich busway manufacturer workflows. Actual distribution varies with project complexity, run length, and number of components.
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Request a Live Walkthrough →Speed is the headline. But the deeper gain is that every output comes from the same source — so errors between documents stop being possible.
Because all four outputs are generated from the same 3D model in one run, there is no version mismatch between documents. The BOM reflects what was drawn. The summary sheet reflects what was designed. No manual cross-checking required.
A manual package that normally moves through layout, drafting, BOM entry, and summary preparation completes in under 30 minutes with SBDE. The time saving comes directly from eliminating those sequential handoff steps entirely.
When manual effort per project drops significantly, your team can take on more projects without adding headcount or overtime. Capacity scales with the software, not the roster.
Generating a complete, costed, documented project pack within an hour of receiving a brief changes your position in competitive tenders. Being first with a credible submission wins work.
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SBDE is built for manufacturers handling sensitive project layouts, client specifications, design standards, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and commercial data. We treat every project file and workflow discussion as confidential from first enquiry through deployment.
Files shared for demos, evaluation, or implementation are used only for the agreed SBDE workflow. We do not publish, resell, or reuse your layouts, drawings, BOMs, or project references without written permission.
Only authorised SBDE personnel involved in your evaluation or deployment access project materials. Access is limited to what is required for support, configuration, testing, and delivery.
Technical discussions, requirements, sample files, and commercial details are handled through agreed communication channels. Confidentiality terms or NDA processes can be completed before project data is shared.
For enterprise deployments, SBDE can align with your internal IT, document control, and confidentiality requirements so project data is handled according to your organisation's policies.
SBDE (Sandwich Busway Design Engine) is a busway design automation software developed for sandwich busway manufacturers. It automates 3D layouts, 2D fabrication drawings, BOM generation, engineering calculations, and project documentation — enabling engineering teams to complete a full project package in under 30 minutes from a single design session.
Common questions about SBDE (Sandwich Busway Design Engine) and what it does for busway manufacturers. Read more on the SBDE blog →
Pricing is tailored based on complexity, required features, customization needs, integration requirements, and deployment scope. Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a customized proposal designed for your operation.
We'll walk through a complete industry run in SBDE — layout design through to fabrication drawings, BOM, and summary sheet — using your own project constraints. Bring your engineering team.