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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) ## [![HELiOS 2023 Service Pack 1 release](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/release2023sp1_helios.png?width=520&height=293&name=release2023sp1_helios.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, SERViCE HELiOS 2023 - Service Pack 1 With HELiOS 2023 SP1, the latest program version of our PDM software is now available. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/helios-2023-service-pack-1) ## [![4 veel gemaakte fouten bij procesoptimalisatie met CAD-software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%201%20-%20Engineerings%20-%20process%20-%20kapot.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%201%20-%20Engineerings%20-%20process%20-%20kapot.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog 4 common mistakes in process optimisation with CAD software Speed up, simplify and do it without making mistakes. That is what process optimisation should look like. The daily practice of many companies is more difficult. We have found 4 common mistakes in process optimisation with CAD software and put a positive spin on them. Here's how to make a success.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/4-common-mistakes-in-process-optimisation-with-cad-software) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20project-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=My%20project-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog 4 trends in process optimisation with CAD software Continuous improvement is important for a company, regardless of the sector in which it operates. Process optimisation with CAD software is an obvious choice. At a minimum, it can reduce the number of manual operations. But more is possible. These are the 4 major trends in process optimisation with.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/4-trends-in-process-optimisation-with-cad-software) ## [![Zo zorgt CAD-software HiCAD voor een optimaal bedrijfsproces](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%206%20-%20Engineerings%20process%20-%20hicad.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%206%20-%20Engineerings%20process%20-%20hicad.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog This is how HiCAD CAD software optimises business processes Taking full advantage of a smoothly running business process is a wonderful feeling. Software plays an increasingly important role in this, such as the HiCAD 3D CAD application. A business assessment is one of the ways in which you as a "user" can get the most out of the software's capabilities... read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/this-is-how-hicad-cad-software-optimises-business-processes) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/200340-Foto-Evergreen-6.jpeg?width=520&height=293&name=200340-Foto-Evergreen-6.jpeg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Facade cladding 3D software: more efficiency, confidence and security For more than 45 years, Limeparts-Drooghmans has specialised in realising high-quality ventilated facade systems. At the beginning of this year, a definitive departure was made from two-dimensional designs. Since then, every project has been engineered in HiCAD 3D software from which the extensive.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/3d-software-more-efficiency-confidence-and-security) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/release2023_hicad.png?width=520&height=293&name=release2023_hicad.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, SERViCE HiCAD 2023 HiCAD 2023 is the latest version of our CAD software for all-rounders and experts. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-2023) ## [![](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. 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