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title: Blog | Digitization and Integration
description: Digitization and Integration | 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.
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# Digitization and integration

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Engineering design

- [Special Machine construction](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/special-machine-construction)
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- [Steel Engineering](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/Steel-Engineering)
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- [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)
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- [Object design](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/tag/product-design)

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## [![Roof of the university of Leiden, Netherlands](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hubfs/efadbfd4-bd00-4786-8778-24bd73ffa614.jfif) Digitization and Integration, Data and Project Management Without HiCAD, this wouldn’t have been possible” the digital approach behind the dome renovation in Leiden During the renovation of the University Library building in Leiden, the two distinctive roof domes and the rooflight are also being refurbished. HiCAD software forms the digital backbone of this complex renovation project from analysing the existing situation to engineering, production preparation.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/without-hicad-this-wouldnt-be-possible)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2019-05-20_ISDGroup_047.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=2019-05-20_ISDGroup_047.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Digitization and Integration HiCAD and LogiKal: Engineering and calculation in one system It is one of the great advantages of CAD software especially for facade engineering: the connection with Orgadata's LogiKal software package. But what exactly are the advantages for facade engineers and how does the connection between a CAD system and LogiKal work exactly? read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/hicad-and-logikal-engineering-and-calculation-in-one-system)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hicad-cad-stahlbau-emotion-teaser.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=hicad-cad-stahlbau-emotion-teaser.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Steel engineering, Digitization and Integration Why HiCAD is the best choice Are you looking for CAD software for steel engineering? HiCAD from ISD helps your company to be ready for the future with 2D and 3D CAD in one interface, extensive automation possibilities and more. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/why-hicad-is-the-best-choice)

## [![](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)

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