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By CDS Visual | Jul 26, 2023

How 3D CAD Online Models Help Manufacturers Boost Ecommerce

With the ubiquity of the internet, manufacturers are now able to reach a much wider audience with their products. In order to take advantage of this, many companies are turning to 3D CAD online as a way to increase sales and ecommerce. Online 3D CAD viewers offer several advantages over traditional 2D drawings or photographs. They can be rotated and zoomed in on, providing a more realistic view of the product. They can also be annotated with notes and dimensions, making it easy for potential customers to understand the product. CAD Models and Online 3D Product Catalogs help make informed decisions Digital product

By CDS Visual | Jul 11, 2023

How to Increase Sales Close Rates Using Your CDS Application

Are you getting the most out of your CDS Visual application? The Request a Quote (RFQ) function is a critical component of the purchasing process that improves the user experience, gives you a highly closable sales lead, and increases completeness and accuracy of the quotation you provide to them. If you are not using the RFQ feature, here are some good reasons to be using it with a few best-practice suggestions. When a customer submits an RFQ on your web site, they are confirming their need for your product. Their selection goes into an RFQ cart which functions much like an

By CDS Visual | Jun 22, 2023

CDS Visual Completes SOC 2 Type II Certification

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CDS Visual, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) 3D visualization solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2® Type II certification. This accomplishment illustrates CDS Visual's ongoing commitment to creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for its clients' confidential data. SOC 2 Type II was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a universal security standard for organizational systems. To achieve SOC 2 Type II

By CDS Visual | Jun 16, 2023

Why Industrial Product Visualization Is An Important Strategic Consideration for MROs

Unlike other forms of digital content, enhanced digital content (3D CAD models, 360-spin images and AR interactions) lives beyond both pre- and post -ales transactions. As ecommerce transactions accelerate, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) distributors are considering the needs of different buyer personas within existing and prospective customer relationships. As buyers and sellers increasingly interact through digital channels, content can be a key differentiator for MRO distributors, enabling them to stand out from the crowd and create loyalty within their customer communities. Unlocking the full potential of CAD content CAD content is not new. However, as it often resides with the OEM (Original

By CDS Visual | May 31, 2023

Let’s Use 3D Product Visualization to Sell Complex Products

If you’ve been struggling to sell complex products online, 3D product visualization may be the answer. By creating realistic, interactive 3D models of your products, you can give potential customers a much better idea of what they’re buying − and increase sales as a result. So how can you use 3D product visualization to sell complex products? Here are a few tips: Use it to show off features and benefits: When customers are considering a purchase, they want to know exactly what they’re getting for their money. With 3D product visualization, you can highlight key features and benefits in a

By CDS Visual | May 30, 2023

Online Product Configurators Can Help Generate More Sales

If you manage a manufacturing business, then you know that spare parts management is crucial to your success. After all, it’s what allows you to increase profits, reliability, and encourage customers to purchase your aftermarket replacement parts. For all those looking for that added edge, online product configurators can give you that edge by providing a way for potential customers to see exactly what they’re getting before they make a purchase. What exactly is a Product Configurator? Product configurators are interactive online tools that allow customers to customize products to their specific needs and preferences. By using a product configurator, businesses can provide

By CDS Visual | May 26, 2023

Prioritizing data security for industrial and manufacturing clients

CDS Visual recently completed a SOC 2® Type II audit, an independent review and certification by a qualified third-party of how we handle sensitive data. The voluntary certification was a significant investment of time and resources but also an important indicator of how much we prioritize data security. It’s also very meaningful for our customers, who entrust us with their data. SOC 2 (Service Organization Control) standards are designed to create, maintain, prove and enhance the way a vendor manages sensitive data – both on-premise and in cloud environments. It was originally established by

By CDS Visual | May 16, 2023

CDS Visual Completes SOC 2 Type II Audit

San Jose, May 16, 2023 – CDS Visual, a Dover company, has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type II Audit examination for the period of September 2022 to March 2023. SOC 2® engagements are performed in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) AT-C 205, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization and based on the trust service principles outlined in the AICPA Guide, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization Relevant to Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, or Privacy. The SOC 2® Type II report is performed by an independent auditing firm

By CDS Visual | May 8, 2023

How Digital Transformation is Pivotal to a Company’s Success

Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. This can be a cultural change that requires organizations to become agile, adaptive, and willing to experiment in order to find new ways of improving themselves. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to move to a remote and digitized work mode, which has made digital transformation even more important. Digital transformation can help industrial enterprises in a number of ways. For example, it can improve communication and collaboration between different departments, streamline workflows, and make it easier to collect and analyze data. It can also help businesses

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