--- title: Blog | Yuri Hanff, Presales consultant description: Yuri Hanff, started at ISD in 2018 as an Application Consultant. Before this he had already gained years of experience with HiCAD as an engineer and now works as a Presale Consultant. 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[françaisFR](https://blog.isdgroup.com/fr) - [nederlandsNL](https://blog.isdgroup.com/nl) ![Blog archive](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ISD%20Group%20thema/images/header-large.jpg?width=2200&height=250&name=header-large.jpg) # Yuri Hanff, Presales consultant ## Filter: Product - [CAD-Software HiCAD](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/hicad) - [PDM-Software HELiOS](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/helios) - [SERViCE](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/service) Branche Engineering design - [Special Machine construction](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/special-machine-construction) - [Conveyor Technology](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/Conveyor-Technology) - [Steel Engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/Steel-Engineering) - [Plant design](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/plant-design) - [Equipment and vessel engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/Equipment-and-vessel-engineering) - [Greenhouse Construction](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/greenhouse-construction) Structual Engineering - 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Traditional craftsmanship is still very much alive, now combined with digitalisation and automation. They.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/innovation-and-quality-since-1965-from-aluminium-window-frames-to-smart-automation) ## [![J. Van Belzen B.V. - fietsbrug haarlemmertrekvaart](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/thumbnail%20picture.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=thumbnail%20picture.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Steel engineering, Sheet metal processing, Trends and Innovation From Point Cloud to Sheet Metal: HiCAD Modules Make Bicycle Bridge a Reality Complex designs call for smart solutions. Thanks to the industry-specific tools in HiCAD, J. van Belzen was able to flawlessly engineer a technically challenging bicycle bridge. A powerful example of how CAD software can be perfectly aligned with the unique demands of the steel construction.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/from-point-cloud-to-sheet-metal-hicad-modules-make-bicycle-bridge-a-reality) ## [![HiCAD: strong in profiles and sheet metal](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ISD-blog-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=ISD-blog-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Steel engineering HiCAD: strong in profiles and sheet metal Did you know that with HiCAD you can model profiles and sheet metal (typesetting) in one drawing and effortlessly control production? Ideal for including stair treads and/or kick edges in the drawing, for example. Very efficient and time-saving. But HiCAD also offers numerous other smart features.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-strong-in-profiles-and-sheet-metal) ## [![This is how to get more out of your CAD software as a facade builder](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%204%20-%20Zo%20haal%20je%20meer%20uit%20CAD%20kopi%C3%ABren%20-%20gevelbouw.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%204%20-%20Zo%20haal%20je%20meer%20uit%20CAD%20kopi%C3%ABren%20-%20gevelbouw.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering This is how to get more out of your CAD software as a facade builder Is CAD software a cost for facade builders? Some facade builder companies believe so. Although software costs money, the application quickly transforms into a money-saving value-added tool. Okay, software may be less concrete as an investment than a machine. But, with that machine, often more.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/this-is-how-to-get-more-out-of-your-cad-software-as-a-facade-builder) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%201%20-%20Stijgende%20materiaalkosten%20-%20gevelbouw.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%201%20-%20Stijgende%20materiaalkosten%20-%20gevelbouw.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering How are facade builders dealing with rising material costs? The impact of rising material costs on facade builders is significant. In this respect, this type of company is not unique. On the positive side, facade builders do have tools to partially offset the extra costs. What effect do rising material costs, but also material shortages, have on facade.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/how-are-facade-builders-dealing-with-rising-material-costs) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDL-blogpost%20700px.png?width=520&height=293&name=MDL-blogpost%20700px.png) Reference, CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog Customer story: 'HiCAD lets you work faster and reduces the risk of errors thanks to automated functions'. Somewhat by accident, Manders-Dortmans Lasbedrijf B.V. (MDL), a welding company from the Netherlands, came across HiCAD drawing software. Within a few months, that single moment led to the choice and later the implementation of the same software at the company. Bas van Weert, co-owner and.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/customer-story-hicad-lets-you-work-faster-and-reduces-the-risk-of-errors-thanks-to-automated-functions) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%203%20-%202D%20en%203D%20cad.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%203%20-%202D%20en%203D%20cad.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog Combining 2D and 3D CAD brings convenience and error reduction In the final analysis, the choice for 3D and 2D CAD software in one system is mainly a financial consideration. The number of manual operations is reduced and there is a better overview for those who overlay both types of drawings. But at least as important is the fact that the chance of errors.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/combining-2d-and-3d-cad-brings-convenience-and-error-reduction) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%201%20-%20Trends700px.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%201%20-%20Trends700px.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog The 4 most important trends in CAD software for 2022 CAD software develops at high speed. This is not unique, because everything and everyone is digitising and is now an IT company. Nevertheless, there are a few developments that deserve a little extra attention. 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