--- title: Blog (8) 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. (8) --- [![ISD Group](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hubfs/ISD%20Group%20thema/images/isd-group-logo.svg "ISD Group")](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/) - Products - HiCAD - [CAD for All-rounders and Specialists](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/cad-for-all-rounders-and-specialists/) - [2-D/3-D CAD Software](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/cad-software-for-2d-3d-design/) - [The "All-in-One" CAD Solution](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/all-in-one-cad-solution/) - [Software Kernel](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/software-kernel/) - [Import and Exchange of Data](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/import-and-exchange-of-data/) - HELiOS - [PDM Product Data Management](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/pdm-product-data-management/) - [DMS Document Management](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/dms-document-management/) - [CAD Data Management](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/cad-data-management/) - [PLM Product Lifecycle Management](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/plm-product-lifecycle-management/) - [PDM Introduction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/pdm-introduction/) - SERViCE - [Updates](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/en-produkte/en-service/en-updates/) - [Maintenance Contract](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/maintenance-contract/) - [Training](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/training/) - [Consulting](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/consulting/) - [Development](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/products/development/) - Branches - Engineering Design - [Special Machine Construction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/special-machine-construction/) - [Conveyor Technology](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/conveyor-technology/) - [Steel Engineering](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/steel-engineering/) - [Pipeline Construction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/pipeline-construction/) - [Apparatus and Vessel Construction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/apparatus-and-vessel-construction/) - [Greenhouse Construction](https://www.isdgroup.com/en/industries/greenhouse-construction/) - 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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) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HEliOS%20Kampagne/Implementation.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Implementation.jpg) PDM-software HELiOS 6 Steps for the Introduction of a PDM System Individual support and consulting during the introduction of a PDM system is particularly important. Learn more about your processes with the help of workshops and demonstrations. To achieve the best possible results, these steps should not be neglected when introducing PDM: read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/6-steps-for-the-introduction-of-a-pdm-system) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HEliOS%20Kampagne/AdobeStock_164563721_mitCredit.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=AdobeStock_164563721_mitCredit.jpg) PDM-software HELiOS, Data and Project Management Data Security in the PDM System - How to Protect Your Most Valuable Asset The knowledge accumulating over the product lifecycle is a supporting pillar of a company. Diverse information from different departments and even from different locations leads to a high volume of data. This company know-how and the data of customers must be specially protected in order to secure.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/data-security-in-the-pdm-system) ## [![stock.adobe.com - Andrey Armyagov](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_79432282.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=AdobeStock_79432282.jpeg) PDM-software HELiOS What to Look for When Choosing PDM Do you already know that you have to organize your data better? Maybe you're even in the construction industry and have determined that investing in product data management (PDM) is essential? If so, the following article will help you to make a choice for the right PDM software. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-pdm) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HEliOS%20Kampagne/AdobeStock_89017846.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=AdobeStock_89017846.jpeg) PDM-software HELiOS Why HELiOS Is the Best Choice - Bringing Data Chaos into Calm Waters HELiOS is the product data management (PDM) software of the ISD Group. You could already read about the advantages of PDM for your company. We will now show you how HELiOS implements these advantages. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/why-helios-is-the-best-choice) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HEliOS%20Kampagne/Ma%C3%9Fgeschneiderte%20L%C3%B6sungen_mitcredit-1.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Ma%C3%9Fgeschneiderte%20L%C3%B6sungen_mitcredit-1.jpg) PDM-software HELiOS Workshop - Tailor-Made Solution for Your Company Through the workshop, the personal sales consultant learns more about your processes and how HELiOS should support you. This enables effective support from ISD Group so that all preparations for an uncomplicated implementation of the PDM software can take place. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/workshop-tailor-made-solution) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC02578.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=DSC02578.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Metalworking Steel plate processor makes digital turnaround For decades, Joop van Zanten Staalservice has been a total supplier in the processing and treatment of steel sheets. The company from Veenendaal is in the process of a digital revolution and is investing heavily in the digitisation and automation of (business) processes. HiCAD from ISD Group is an.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/steel-plate-processor-makes-digital-turnaround) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/seed.png?width=520&height=293&name=seed.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, PDM-software HELiOS, Special Machine Construction High productivity and much more overview thanks to HiCAD and HELiOS Seed Processing Holland B.V. (SPH) is a specialist in producing machines for seed processing companies. The company, based in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands, has been around for 55 years and contributes to the success of seed processing companies worldwide. They do this through the development,.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/high-productivity-and-much-more-overview-thanks-to-hicad-and-helios) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%204%20-%20ISD.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%204%20-%20ISD.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD Does BIM slow down your process? Combat it with good CAD software BIM is important in construction. Yet there is a good chance that BIM slows down your process. It mainly results in more administration and that takes time. But there are definite advantages to BIM, especially for companies that look and think ahead. A large group of companies in the construction.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/does-bim-slow-down-your-process-combat-it-with-good-cad-software) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scherm%C2%ADafbeelding%202023-06-21%20om%2012.08.41.png?width=520&height=293&name=Scherm%C2%ADafbeelding%202023-06-21%20om%2012.08.41.png) CAD-Software HiCAD These 4 essential CAD software functions save you time when creating production drawings One minute in which you are sure that what you are doing is right. Call it a short sprint. That sounds good, right? Having CAD software automatically produce production drawings is closer than you think. Moreover, you can immediately see whether you already have a drawing for something or not. 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