Overview
Every manufacturing organization sits on a hidden treasure of engineering drawings. These contain years of technical expertise, but extracting usable data from them is tedious and slow. Manual work leads to inconsistency, errors, and delays — especially when hundreds of files must be processed before sourcing or cost analysis can begin. PartIQ eliminates this bottleneck by converting 2D drawings into structured, ready-to-use attributes with precision and speed.
The Difference
Unlike generic OCR tools, COVALYZE PartIQ understands engineering context. It identifies dimensions, holes, threads, materials, and surface treatments, then structures them into standardized attributes that can feed analytics platforms like Covalyze. This automated process ensures that procurement and engineering both operate on the same reliable dataset, free from ambiguity or missing information.
Once drawings are processed, the benefits multiply. Procurement teams can feed the extracted attributes directly into should-cost models, accelerating quote comparisons and supplier benchmarking. Engineering gains access to searchable part libraries that reduce redundant design work. Data consistency improves dramatically across all systems — from PLM to ERP — enabling automated cost analysis at a scale that was previously impractical.
How PartIQ works
PartIQ combines multiple AI models with expert validation to ensure accuracy even for complex geometries. Deliverables are provided in JSON or CSV format, accompanied by quality checks and defined turnaround times. For urgent projects, rapid sprints can process large batches within hours, while managed pipelines support continuous extraction for ongoing production programs.
How you can use PartIQ
Organizations using PartIQ typically reduce preparation time for RFQs by more than half. The value is not just in speed but in predictability — teams can rely on structured, validated data rather than manual interpretation. This consistency allows companies to run analytics continuously, not as a one-off exercise.
If you want to see how automated extraction can streamline your data pipeline and free your experts to focus on strategy, share a sample drawing set with the Covalyze team. The transformation from static drawings to actionable intelligence can begin within days.
