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# Facade engineering

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## [![Van Hoesel logo op voorkant gebouw](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tumbnail%20afbeelding.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=tumbnail%20afbeelding.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Facade engineering Innovation and quality since 1965: From aluminium window frames to smart automation As a leading, forward-thinking supplier, Van Hoesel has been at the forefront since 1965 in the design, production, installation and maintenance of aluminium window frames and curtain walls. Traditional craftsmanship is still very much alive, now combined with digitalisation and automation. They.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/innovation-and-quality-since-1965-from-aluminium-window-frames-to-smart-automation)

## [![Lomax systems logo](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/header%20afbeelding%20lomax%20logo.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=header%20afbeelding%20lomax%20logo.jpg) Reference, Facade engineering, Facade cladding The Hidden Power Behind Ventilated Facade Systems An aluminum support structure is the hidden force behind ventilated facade cladding. Its added value is often difficult to convey, but Lomax Systems has found a way. They use HiCAD to create 3D visualizations of the aluminum support structure for projects. This allows even non-technical.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-hidden-power-behind-ventilated-facade-systems)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20mei%202025%20Tumbnail.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog%20mei%202025%20Tumbnail.png) Roof and wall cladding, Sheet metal processing, Facade engineering, Facade cladding, Metalworking Digital Design Package HiCAD Prevents Disappointments During Execution In Leeuwarden, the new construction of Goedhart Bakery Kitchen was recently completed. The building, mostly closed in design, stands out thanks to its strikingly shaped curtain wall, which adds variation to the overall architecture. Façade builder Slump-Fictorie fully engineered the curtain wall.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/digital-design-package-hicad-prevents-disappointments-during-execution)

## [![The Benefits of Industry-Specific CAD Extensions for Manufacturing](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Naamloos-1-1.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Naamloos-1-1.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Steel engineering, Sheet metal processing, Facade engineering, Special Machine Construction, Metalworking, Trends and Innovation The Benefits of Industry-Specific CAD Extensions for Manufacturing In the manufacturing industry, efficiency is key. Any delay, error, or extra step can lead to higher costs and/or longer lead times. Yet, many companies still use CAD software without industry-specific extensions. While these programs are versatile, they often fall short of meeting the specific.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-benefits-of-industry-specific-cad-extensions-for-manufacturing)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foto_EN.png?width=520&height=293&name=Foto_EN.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Roof and wall cladding, Facade engineering, Facade cladding, Trends and Innovation 5 Essential 3D CAD System Features for Façade Construction read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/5-indispensable-3d-cad-system-features-for-facade-construction)

## [![Credit: Cube Metal Industries - Customer Project with HiCAD](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bild%20Blogbeitrag%20Interview%20Hicham%20und%20Mohammed.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Bild%20Blogbeitrag%20Interview%20Hicham%20und%20Mohammed.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering, Customer Experience and Community Interview with Experts: How HiCAD CAD Software is shaping the Dubai Skyline In the vibrant tapestry of Dubai's architectural landscape, the dialogue between modernity and tradition finds its nexus in innovative technologies like HiCAD. Through the lenses of Mohammed (Technical Consultant Manager – ISD Group Middle East) and Hicham (Technical Sales Manager – ISD Group.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/how-hicad-cad-software-is-shaping-the-dubai-skyline)

## [![Perfect harmony: HiCAD and LogiKal in facade planning](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-06-05%2009_28_07-Linkedin%20Video%20Downloader%20by%20Taplio.png?width=520&height=293&name=2024-06-05%2009_28_07-Linkedin%20Video%20Downloader%20by%20Taplio.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Roof and wall cladding, Facade engineering, Customer Experience and Community Perfect harmony: HiCAD and Logikal in facade planning Digitisation in construction continues unstoppably, providing innovative tools and software solutions that make our work more efficient and accurate. An excellent example of this is the combination of HiCAD and Logikal. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/perfect-harmony-hicad-and-logikal-in-facade-planning)

## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC2841.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=_DSC2841.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Facade engineering The 3D CAD Program for Glass Facades Glass facades are not only aesthetically pleasing but also technically demanding. Planning and manufacturing such structures require precise work and efficient processes. This is where HiCAD comes into play – a 3D CAD software specifically developed to meet the requirements of facade construction. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-3d-cad-program-for-glass-facades)

## [![Profile processor achieves huge efficiency gains with ‘dedicated’ software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wijmoco_13.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Wijmoco_13.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Facade engineering Profile processor achieves huge efficiency gains with ‘dedicated’ software For many years, in the Netherlands-based Wijmoco has been designing facades in 3D. Yet in 2021, it switched to another software package: HiCAD from ISD Group. A conscious choice, according to head of operations Igor Keijzers. Since then, the production equipment can be controlled directly from.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/profile-processor-achieves-huge-efficiency-gains-with-dedicated-software)

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