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[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/Head%20images%20blogs/2D_3D.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=2D_3D.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering, Digitization and Integration 2D CAD vs. 3D CAD: why making a choice is not necessary CAD software has revolutionised the construction world in the recent decades. Technical drawing with the help of a CAD program has helped building companies save a lot of time and money. The introduction of BIM and 3D CAD further contribute to this, although doubts remain as to whether 2D CAD or 3D.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/2d-cad-vs.-3d-cad-why-choosing-is-not-necessary) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/release2021_hicad.png?width=520&height=293&name=release2021_hicad.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, SERViCE HiCAD 2021 HiCAD 2021 is the latest version of our CAD product range - with many new functions and tools as well as numerous enhancements. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-2021) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Brabander%20-%20teaser.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Brabander%20-%20teaser.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Facade cladding HiCAD: Accourding to Van Hoesel, the best software for integrated design and productiongrated design and production Van Hoesel is increasingly confronted with BIM methodologies. However, the façade builder lacked software that could control both the design and the control of the production process. After an intensive test phase with HiCAD from ISD Group, Van Hoesel was convinced. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/software-for-integrated-design-and-production) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WVH%20-%20Westluidense%20Poort.png?width=520&height=293&name=WVH%20-%20Westluidense%20Poort.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Roof and wall cladding, Facade engineering, Facade cladding HiCAD: Two worlds combined HiCAD, ISD Group's 2D/3D CAD software, enables facade constructors to engineer more efficiently. The package combines the mechanical aspect (the development and production of facades) with the architectural aspect (their application). Willem van Kreij, Sales Consultant at ISD Group, explains what.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-two-worlds-combined) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BroUpkot_2.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=BroUpkot_2.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Facade cladding WVH Gevelprojecten: designing the perfect facade in HiCAD A facade is much more than the shell of a building and provides protection, insulation and appearance. A good design is therefore the basis for a good facade. This is also the opinion of Bart Halters, head of the business office at WVH Gevelprojecten in the Netherlands. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/a-good-facade-startswith-a-good-design) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hicad-cad-metallbau-linder-1-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=hicad-cad-metallbau-linder-1-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering With HiCAD you even have the rainforest on your radar HiCAD can be used in so many ways that even the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has already been able to benefit from it: In 2015, Georg Linder designed a radar reflector with the 2D/3D integrated CAD software of the ISD Group based in Dortmund. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/with-hicad-you-even-have-the-rainforest-on-your-radar) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hicad_cad_blech_Kleusberg.png?width=520&height=293&name=hicad_cad_blech_Kleusberg.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering HiCAD features for modular construction Founded in 1948 as a carpenter‘s workshop, the family-owned company from Rhineland-Palatinate now carries out construction projects for industry and trade, for commercial and public clients as well as for the building industry at eight locations in Germany. The respective sectors include individual.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-features-for-modular-construction) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HiC_art-ea854281.png?width=520&height=293&name=HiC_art-ea854281.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, SERViCE The winners of our HiCart competition have been chosen! After receiving a multitude of impressive and beautiful submissions, we really had a hard time choosing the 13 most beautiful models from all the entries. The judging was based on the criteria of richness of detail, technical features and, above all, visual appeal - because the winning models.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-winners-of-our-hicart-competition-have-been-chosen) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sp1.png?width=520&height=293&name=sp1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, SERViCE HiCAD 2020 SP2 With HiCAD 2020 SP2 we deliver the second and last Service Pack for HiCAD 2020. 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