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Expert analysis, technical resources, and company updates to help you maximize your CAD/PDM investment.

Latest Feature: Steel Engineering Workflow Optimization – The Digital Transformation Journey. Steel fabrication leaders are increasingly turning to integrated software solutions to streamline their design-to-fabrication processes. This comprehensive guide explores how leading steel engineering firms are leveraging HiCAD's unified platform to eliminate workflow bottlenecks, reduce errors, and accelerate project delivery timelines while maintaining precision across all documentation.

Technical Spotlight: Seamless 2D/3D Continuity in Practice. Many engineering firms struggle with disconnected 2D and 3D workflows that create inconsistencies and revision management challenges. Our latest technical article demonstrates how HiCAD's integrated approach maintains perfect synchronization between 2D documentation and 3D models, eliminating the common pain points of traditional multi-platform environments. Learn practical implementation strategies that leading firms are using to achieve measurable efficiency improvements.

Product Development: Coming Soon to HiCAD. Our development team is finalizing several significant enhancements to the HiCAD platform. The upcoming release will feature expanded automation capabilities for production documentation, enhanced BIM workflow integration, and advanced measurement tools specifically designed for complex façade geometries. Early testing shows substantial time savings for common tasks in steel and façade engineering workflows. Subscribe to our newsletter for early access to these features.

Industry Trends: Digital Transformation in Steel Engineering. The steel engineering sector is experiencing rapid technological evolution, with leading firms embracing integrated digital workflows. Our research indicates that companies implementing unified CAD/PDM solutions like HiCAD and HELiOS are achieving 30-45% faster project delivery times while reducing documentation errors by up to 60%. This comprehensive analysis examines the key factors driving successful digital transformation initiatives and provides a practical roadmap for implementation.

Case Study: Automated Production Documentation in Action. A major North American steel fabricator recently implemented HiCAD's automated production documentation capabilities, transforming their shop drawing and BOM generation processes. Previously requiring 8-12 hours of manual work per project, the new workflow generates complete documentation sets in under 2 hours with higher accuracy and consistency. This detailed case study examines their implementation approach, challenges overcome, and measurable business outcomes.

Technical Tutorial: Optimizing Point Cloud to Fabrication Workflows. Precision is essential when working with as-built conditions in renovation and retrofit projects. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates HiCAD's streamlined workflow from point cloud data to fabrication-ready documentation. Learn practical techniques for efficient data processing, model creation, and automated production documentation that maintain millimeter-level accuracy throughout the entire process.

Company Update: Expanded Support and Training Resources. ISD Group has expanded our North American support team and launched an enhanced online learning platform. These investments demonstrate our commitment to ensuring clients maximize their HiCAD implementation. The new resources include industry-specific training modules, workflow optimization consulting, and expanded technical support hours. Current clients can access these resources through their customer portal.

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