News and Updates on HiCAD 3D Software in 2025
The HiCAD software from ISD Group continues its constant evolution in the competitive parametric 3D design market, incorporating new technologies and significant improvements that respond to the current demands of Industry 4.0. The 2025 version strengthens its position as a comprehensive solution for mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and construction, with special emphasis on BIM integration and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and extended reality. 💻
Main Updates in the HiCAD 2025 Suite
The HiCAD 2025 version introduces substantial improvements in several key modules. The parametric modeling core has been optimized for greater speed and stability, while the assembly tools now allow managing more complex projects with thousands of components. The native integration with HELiOS, ISD Group's PDM/PLM system, has been deepened to offer a smoother workflow in product lifecycle management.
Highlighted Technical Novelties:- Renewed rendering engine with support for real-time ray tracing
- Artificial intelligence tools for automatic design optimization
- Redesigned user interface with customizable workspaces
- Improvements in IFC format compatibility for BIM workflows
"HiCAD 2025 represents our firmest commitment to industrial digitalization, where 3D design becomes the core of companies' digital transformation"
Advances in BIM Integration and Collaboration
One of the fundamental pillars of the 2025 update is the strengthening of BIM capabilities. HiCAD now offers improved support for the IFC 4.3 standard, enabling perfect interoperability with other BIM platforms on the market. The cloud collaboration tools have been expanded, facilitating simultaneous work by multiple users on the same project and improving version management and change control.
Improvements in BIM Workflows:- IFC export and import with metadata preservation
- Integrated clash detection tools in the native environment
- Automatic generation of 2D documentation from 3D models
- Variant management system for complex projects
Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence
The bet on emerging technologies is consolidated in HiCAD 2025 with the native integration of virtual and augmented reality. Users can now visualize and manipulate models in VR/AR environments directly from the interface, without the need for additional software. On the other hand, the implemented AI tools enable automatic optimizations of designs based on criteria of material efficiency, structural strength, and manufacturing costs.
Incorporated Emerging Technologies:- VR visualization with compatibility with major market headsets
- Augmented reality for overlaying models in real environments
- AI algorithms for generating design alternatives
- Predictive analysis of structural and thermal behaviors
Future Perspectives and Strategic Direction
Looking towards the future beyond 2025, ISD Group has announced its commitment to continuous development of HiCAD, with plans including greater IoT integration and digital twin platforms. The company's strategy focuses on positioning HiCAD as the central core in industrial digitalization processes, connecting design with manufacturing and predictive maintenance throughout the entire product lifecycle. 🚀