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Innovative CAD and PDM/PLM
The ISD Group is one of the leading providers of CAD and PDM software. Our software solutions HiCAD and HELiOS enable our customers to realise even the most complex projects throughout all areas of engineering.
HiCAD is a 2-D/3-D CAD solution for mechanical engineering, plant engineering, sheet metal processing, steel engineering and metal engineering as well as for hybrid projects involving various industries. The PDM system HELiOS is the central “knowledge reservoir” of your company. It provides you with a multitude of powerful document and process management functions for an efficient gathering, management and sharing of data.
The comprehensive solution for efficient corporate processes
More and more frequently, our customers ask for complete solutions for the automation of their corporate processes. And this is exactly what we can offer you with the combination of our software products HiCAD and HELiOS:
- HiCAD is a 2-D/3-D CAD system for all-rounders and specialists working in the fields of mechanical engineering, steel engineering, metal engineering, sheet metal processing and plant engineering.
- The PDM system HELiOS is your central “knowledge reservoir” that enables a company-wide, global gathering, management and distribution of documents and data.
Our products have a modular structure and can be integrated, either individually or in combination, into your existing IT environment. They are also customisable and can be used for industry-specific or mixed, cross-sectoral projects.
Individual solutions for each company

Solutions for process chains
With HiCAD and HELiOS we offer you an innovative product portfolio that covers all areas of the engineering process. Thanks to their modular structure, all our products can be optimally adjusted to your company-specific requirements - no matter whether you work in a small production plant or in a large, internationally operating enterprise. If desired, our products can be interlinked and integrated into your existing IT environment. The ISD Group is the only software company in the world that can offer its customers an entirely consistent and industry-comprehensive solution platform covering all areas of the engineering process: From the CAD system through to a consistent process chain comprising CAD, PDM and ERP interface.
We do not only develop and sell our software, but also support our customers with a comprehensive, customized service package if desired.