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Smart technology inside the machine also calls for smart engineering. That is why the company has relied on HiCAD since its founding. The point cloud module.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/efficiency-in-every-drawing-why-the-world-market-leader-chooses-hicad) ## [![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) ## [![Martin Stolze](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Martin%20Stolze_1.jpg?width=520&height=293&name=Martin%20Stolze_1.jpg) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction, Costs and Investment Planning The impact of rising costs on the mechanical engineering industry: challenges and solutions 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.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-impact-of-rising-costs-on-the-mechanical-engineering-industry-challenges-and-solutions) ## [![Martin Stolze; saving costs](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_klant_Martin%20Stolze.png?width=520&height=293&name=Blog_klant_Martin%20Stolze.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction, Customer Experience and Community, Costs and Investment Planning This is how mechanical engineers save costs with HiCAD CAD software 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.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/this-is-how-mechanical-engineers-save-costs-with-hicad-cad-software) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EN_Blog_strategy_machine%20construction.png?width=520&height=293&name=EN_Blog_strategy_machine%20construction.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction The challenge of rising material costs in special machine construction: strategies for success 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.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-challenge-of-rising-material-costs-in-special-machine-construction-strategies-for-success) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EN_Blog_rising%20costs_machine%20construction.png?width=520&height=293&name=EN_Blog_rising%20costs_machine%20construction.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction The impact of rising material costs on the special machine construction industry 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.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/the-impact-of-rising-material-costs-on-the-special-machine-construction-industry) ## [![](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EN_Blog_saving%20costs_machine%20construction%20(1).png?width=520&height=293&name=EN_Blog_saving%20costs_machine%20construction%20(1).png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction Cutting costs in special machine construction: 4 tips 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. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/cutting-costs-in-special-machine-construction-4-tips) ## [![Cost savings in special machine construction with CAD software](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ENBlog_kosten%20besparen%20met%20software_machinebouw.png?width=520&height=293&name=ENBlog_kosten%20besparen%20met%20software_machinebouw.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction Cost savings in special machine construction with CAD software 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.. read more](https://blog.isdgroup.com/en/cost-savings-in-special-machine-construction-with-cad-software) ## [![Flikweert Vision](https://blog.isdgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ontwerp%20zonder%20titel%20(5)-1.png?width=520&height=293&name=Ontwerp%20zonder%20titel%20(5)-1.png) CAD-Software HiCAD, Blog, Special Machine Construction Optical sorting machines efficiently measured and designed with HiCAD Flikweert Vision specialises in automating sorting processes in the agri-food sector by integrating specialised equipment into the existing sorting line, such as the QualityGrader or Divider. 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