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title: Blog (3)
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. (3)
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          - [Object Design](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/object-design/)
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          - [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)

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- [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)
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- [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)
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## [![Cost savings in special machine construction with CAD software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ENBlog_kosten%20besparen%20met%20software_machinebouw.png?width=520&height=293&name=ENBlog_kosten%20besparen%20met%20software_machinebouw.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction Cost savings in special machine construction with CAD software The special machine construction industry faces numerous challenges, including rising material and labour costs. Fortunately, CAD software offers opportunities to save costs and work more efficiently here too. Here are a few pieces of advice for achieving cost savings in mechanical engineering.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/cost-savings-in-special-machine-construction-with-cad-software)

## [![Perfect harmony: HiCAD and LogiKal in facade planning](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-06-05%2009_28_07-Linkedin%20Video%20Downloader%20by%20Taplio.png?width=520&height=293&name=2024-06-05%2009_28_07-Linkedin%20Video%20Downloader%20by%20Taplio.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Roof and wall cladding, Facade engineering, Customer Experience and Community Perfect harmony: HiCAD and Logikal in facade planning Digitisation in construction continues unstoppably, providing innovative tools and software solutions that make our work more efficient and accurate. An excellent example of this is the combination of HiCAD and Logikal. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/perfect-harmony-hicad-and-logikal-in-facade-planning)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC2841.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=_DSC2841.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering The 3D CAD Program for Glass Facades Glass facades are not only aesthetically pleasing but also technically demanding. Planning and manufacturing such structures require precise work and efficient processes. This is where HiCAD comes into play – a 3D CAD software specifically developed to meet the requirements of facade construction. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-3d-cad-program-for-glass-facades)

## [![HELiOS 2024 Service Pack 2](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/d957291f-6369-409d-fb6a-04701cef85a0.png?width=520&height=293&name=d957291f-6369-409d-fb6a-04701cef85a0.png) SERViCE, PDM-software HELiOS HELiOS 2024 - Service Pack 2 Innovative features for a smooth workflow! With HELiOS 2024 SP2, the latest program version of our PDM software is now available. We have made every effort to optimise many functions for easier and faster use. We have briefly summarised the highlights of the version here for you. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/helios-2024-service-pack-2)

## [![HiCAD 2024 Service Pack 2](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ec75724c-3c1a-a3f8-34a8-55a09566137a.png?width=520&height=293&name=ec75724c-3c1a-a3f8-34a8-55a09566137a.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, SERViCE HiCAD 2024 - Service Pack 2 With HiCAD 2024 - Service Pack 2, the latest program version of our CAD software is now available. We have made every effort to optimise many functions for easier and faster use. We have summarised the highlights of the version for you here. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-2024-service-pack-2)

## [![Profile processor achieves huge efficiency gains with ‘dedicated’ software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wijmoco_13.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Wijmoco_13.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Facade engineering Profile processor achieves huge efficiency gains with ‘dedicated’ software For many years, in the Netherlands-based Wijmoco has been designing facades in 3D. Yet in 2021, it switched to another software package: HiCAD from ISD Group. A conscious choice, according to head of operations Igor Keijzers. Since then, the production equipment can be controlled directly from.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/profile-processor-achieves-huge-efficiency-gains-with-dedicated-software)

## [![Staircase and balustrade configurator](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Treppenkonfigurator.png?width=520&height=293&name=Treppenkonfigurator.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Steel engineering, Metalworking Staircase and balustrade configurator | HiCAD Do you want to configure your exclusive staircase or banister quickly and precisely and are looking for a time-saving solution to make your daily work easier? read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/staircase-and-balustrade-configurator)

## [![Flikweert Vision](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ontwerp%20zonder%20titel%20(5)-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=Ontwerp%20zonder%20titel%20(5)-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction Optical sorting machines efficiently measured and designed with HiCAD Flikweert Vision specialises in automating sorting processes in the agri-food sector by integrating specialised equipment into the existing sorting line, such as the QualityGrader or Divider. As each sorting line is unique, Flikweert Vision uses HiCAD software in combination with a 3D scanner for.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/optical-sorting-machines-efficiently-measured-and-designed-with-hicad)

## [![The advantages of automation with CAD software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Automatisering%20-%20algemeen.png?width=520&height=293&name=Automatisering%20-%20algemeen.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog The advantages of automation with CAD software Smart forms of automation with CAD software can make the daily work of a chief draftsman much more enjoyable. Think script, APIs or specific configurations. CAD software plays a key role in automating data and operations at companies that design and make products. Something can always be done.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-advantages-of-automation-with-cad-software)

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