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[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) ## [![This is how metal engineers save costs with CAD-software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%205%20-%20Zo%20bespaart%20klant%20x%20-%20metaalbewerking.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%205%20-%20Zo%20bespaart%20klant%20x%20-%20metaalbewerking.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog This is how metal engineers save costs with CAD-software The 3D CAD-software HiCAD helps three experienced metal engineering companies to accommodate even the most challenging client requests. In what way do these entrepreneurs save costs with the software and how do they book success with the application? We let the businesses talk for themselves! read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/this-is-how-metal-engineers-save-costs-with-cad-software) ## [![This is how you save costs in metal engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%204%20-%20Zo%20haal%20je%20meer%20uit%20CAD%20kopi%E7%BB%8Fen%20-%20metaalbewerking.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%204%20-%20Zo%20haal%20je%20meer%20uit%20CAD%20kopi%E7%BB%8Fen%20-%20metaalbewerking.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog This is how you save costs in metal engineering with CAD-software Companies in the metal engineering have become more interested in applying smart CAD-software, as it helps to save costs. But do these companies still think 3D CAD-software is expensive? Much less so, since the investment pays out in different ways. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/this-is-how-you-save-costs-in-metal-engineering) ## [![4 tips to save costs in metal engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%202%20-%20Bespaartips%20-%20metaalbewerking-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%202%20-%20Bespaartips%20-%20metaalbewerking-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog 4 tips to save costs in metal engineering Saving costs in the metal engineering is essential if you want to keep making a profit. Of course the big question is: which costs can your business influence directly? What are the biggest costs for the metal engineering? In this blog article, we have summarised 4 tips to save costs in metal.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tips-to-save-costs-in-metal-engineering) ## [![The effect of rising metal costs on metal engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%201%20-%20Stijgende%20materiaalkosten%20-%20metaalbewerking-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%201%20-%20Stijgende%20materiaalkosten%20-%20metaalbewerking-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog The effect of rising metal costs on metal engineering In the last couple of years, metal engineers were able to pass on the majority of cost increases in raw materials to their customers. However, due to a shortage of materials the increase of for example steel prices became more difficult to manage. How much did the increase in material costs.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-effect-of-rising-metal-costs-on-metal-engineering) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foto%201.png?width=520&height=293&name=Foto%201.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Article Successful transition to new CAD software After 20 years of working with a familiar drawing program, Kingspan Light + Air made the switch to HiCAD in early 2022. An interview with Rob Jacobs, Senior Project Planner at Kingspan Light + Air, about his first experiences with the CAD software that automatically generates 3D data for direct.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/successful-transition-to-new-cad-software) ## [![Kurt van Tomme](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kurt%20van%20Tomme.png?width=520&height=293&name=Kurt%20van%20Tomme.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering Third-generation family business bets on 3D CAD-software For the past sixty years, the company Kurt Van Tomme, a specialist in the installation and manufacture of aluminium structures, has realised the most extraordinary creations using 2D drawing software. Meanwhile, the third generation of the family business from Eeklo, Belgium, has decided to invest.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/third-generation-family-business-bets-on-3d-cad-software) ## [![Take advantage of these 4 saving tips for facade builders](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%202%20-%20Bespaartips%20-%20gevelbouw.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%202%20-%20Bespaartips%20-%20gevelbouw.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering Take advantage of these 4 saving tips for facade builders Saving tips are always welcome, especially in a country known as 'thrifty'. Companies are pushing themselves to make savings wherever possible. What are the biggest cost items for facade construction and how can you save on them as a facade builder? read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/take-advantage-of-these-4-saving-tips-for-facade-builders) ## [![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. 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