This document explains how ChemDraw has evolved from a drawing tool into a comprehensive platform for chemistry communication. It addresses inefficiencies caused by siloed files, manual reporting, and “chemistry-ignorant” software. Signals ChemDraw enables structure-based search across documents, rapid reuse of drawings, and creation of curated collections for presentations, publications, and patents. Integrated with ELNs, databases, and analytics tools, it supports the full Design–Make–Test–Decide workflow. The paper highlights productivity gains from automating reporting tasks and breaking down data silos. By transforming chemical drawings into searchable, reusable knowledge assets, Signals ChemDraw improves collaboration, reproducibility, and scientific communication.

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