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title: Blog (14)
description: Explore the latest insights and trends in digital transformation, IT solutions, and engineering software. The ISD Group blog shares expertise on software development, DevOps, cloud, and more. (14)
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          - [Metal Engineering](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/metal-engineering/)
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          - [Industrial Facades](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/industrial-facades/)
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          - [Vehicle and Trailer Construction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/vehicle-and-trailer-construction/)
          - [Object Design](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/object-design/)
          - [All industries at a glance](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/all-industries-at-a-glance/)
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          - [PLM Product Lifecycle Management](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/plm-product-lifecycle-management/)
          - [PDM Introduction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/pdm-introduction/)
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# BLOG

## 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

- [Metalworking](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/metalworking)
- [Roof and wall cladding](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/roof-and-wall-cladding)
- [Facade cladding](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/facade-cladding)
- [Facade engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/facade-engineering)

Product design

- [Product design](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/product-design)
- [Equipment and vessel engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/equipment-and-vessel-engineering)
- [Sheet metal processing](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/sheet-metal-processing)
- [Vehicle and trailer construction](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/vehicle-and-trailer-construction)
- [Object design](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/product-design)

Knowledge Blog

- [Customer Experience and Community](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/customer-experience-and-community)
- [Trends and Innovation](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/trends-and-innovation)
- [Costs and Investment Planning](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/costs-and-investment-planning)
- [Digitization and Integration](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/digitization-and-integration)
- [Data and Project Management](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/data-and-project-management)
- [Design Tips and Everyday Questions](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/design_tips_and_everyday_questions)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2019-05-20_ISDGroup_047.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=2019-05-20_ISDGroup_047.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Digitization and Integration HiCAD and LogiKal: Engineering and calculation in one system It is one of the great advantages of CAD software especially for facade engineering: the connection with Orgadata's LogiKal software package. But what exactly are the advantages for facade engineers and how does the connection between a CAD system and LogiKal work exactly? read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-and-logikal-engineering-and-calculation-in-one-system)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/timepressure.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=timepressure.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering Save time and avoid mistakes with smart CAD software 3D CAD software is not only useful for draftsmen who work with CAD software every day. Good CAD software is capable of taking your entire organisation to a higher level. Choosing the right software and implementing it properly brings you, as a facade builder, one step closer to a more profitable.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/save-time-and-avoid-mistakes-with-smart-cad-software)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Auswahl%20CAD%20software%20fassade.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=Auswahl%20CAD%20software%20fassade.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering Why facade engineers choose HiCAD More and more facade manufacturers decide to switch to 3D CAD software or to add a 3D CAD programme to their existing software package. This includes facade manufacturers ‘Wijmoco’, ‘Thermo Konstrukties’ and ‘Van Hoesel’. Ruud Baelemans (operational director Van Hoesel): "Our clients are all very.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/why-facade-engineers-choose-hicad)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/choicecad.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=choicecad.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering How do you select the right CAD software for facade construction? You are a facade builder and are looking for good CAD software. But what do you need to look out for? Is it the communication? Is it the engineering possibilities? Or is it the reduction of the lead time of a project? A good selection and choice is made based on convincing points. In this blog, you.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/how-do-you-select-the-right-cad-software-for-facade-construction)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NL_Images/1620721566844.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=1620721566844.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Roof and wall cladding, Facade engineering, Facade cladding Can it be done with 3D CAD software? 5 inspiring projects for facade engineering Architects are coming up with more and more complex and unusual shapes for facades. It is often a challenge for facade manufacturers to meet the demands of architects and their clients. Especially when a facade builder only works with a 2D CAD system. The switch to a 3D CAD system is the solution.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/can-it-be-done-with-3d-cad-software-5-inspiring-projects-for-facade-construction)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2D_3D.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=2D_3D.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade cladding Profit margins are at risk due to stricter requirements in the cladding industry In the UK, the requirements for health and safety of facades have become much more strict for both new and existing buildings. The big trigger for these stricter requirements is the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017. Due to the materials used in the building's cladding, the fire spread quickly... read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/profit-margins-are-at-risk-due-to-stricter-requirements-in-the-cladding-industry)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/(c)Fotografie%20Mike%20Rikken%20-%20Draw2Design%20Nijverdal%20-3%20(1).jpg?width=520&height=293&name=(c)Fotografie%20Mike%20Rikken%20-%20Draw2Design%20Nijverdal%20-3%20(1).jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering Why Draw2design chooses HiCAD Draw2design is a technical drawing office from Nijverdal (Overijssel). The company of Raymond van Amersfoort and Bas ten Tusscher helps staircase suppliers and construction companies in the Netherlands and Belgium with the design of complex staircases and fences. Van Amersfoort: "HiCAD is the ideal.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/why-draw2design-chooses-hicad)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Head%20images%20blogs/Blog%205%20voordelen%20van%20automatisering.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%205%20voordelen%20van%20automatisering.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering 5 advantages of automation for the steel engineering industry Profit margins in the steel industry are under pressure. Stricter environmental requirements and COVID-19 are creating uncertain times. Although most steel building and construction companies are still able to get ahead, it is important to invest in the future of your company in time. Automation.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/5-advantages-of-automation-for-the-steel-engineering-industry)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hicad-cad-metallbau-emotion2-teaser.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=hicad-cad-metallbau-emotion2-teaser.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering Choosing CAD software for steel engineering in 5 steps CAD software comes in different shapes and sizes. Therefore it can be difficult to make a good desicion. In 5 steps, we help your company choose CAD software for steel engineering. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/choosing-cad-software-for-steel-engineering-in-5-steps)

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