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The mechanical engineering industry is facing an ever-increasing challenge: rising costs. These cost increases can have a significant impact on the profitability and competitiveness of companies in the sector. Although machine builders have proved resilient, rising costs and occasional shortages of..

The 3D CAD software HiCAD supports experienced mechanical engineering companies in efficiently meeting their customers' requirements. Find out how companies realise cost savings thanks to this software and what success they achieve by using this application. We are happy to let a company speak for..

Railtechniek van Herwijnen has been using HiCAD for many years. The specialist in drawing and building conveyor track systems has even had a customisation function developed to enable even more efficient engineering. But the 3D software also helps them visualise the design much better for the..

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..

As a manufacturer of stairs, railings, fences, gates, canopies and privacy screens, no day is the same at Straatman | building smart connections. Indeed, no product is identical. That is why the Netherlands-based company has relied on HiCAD and HELiOS since 2013. Together with the supplier of the..

The special machine construction industry is facing an ever-increasing challenge: rising material costs. These cost increases can have a significant impact on the profitability and competitiveness of companies in the industry. In this blog, we take a closer look at how the mechanical engineering..

The global rise in material costs has had a major impact on various industries, and the machinery sector is no exception. Although machine builders have proved resilient, the rising costs and occasional shortages of materials still present challenges. In this blog, we take a closer look at these..

Cost reduction is a crucial aspect of the special machine construction industry. Optimising your processes and reducing unnecessary expenses can give your business an edge. Here are four tips to cut costs in thespecial machine construction industry.

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..