30th Anniversary: 1996 – 2026

Tradition Meets High-Tech

From CA3D-ISO to PiCAD® – Passionate Engineering for a Global Market.

30 Years Evolution: CA3D-ISO to PiCAD®
30+ Years of Market Presence
1,600+ Specialized Commands
60,000+ Lines of Core Code
100% DWG Compatible

A Journey Through Piping Engineering

When the first lines of code for CA3D-ISO were written in 1996, digital plant design was in its infancy. While others were still struggling with manual drafting or rudimentary 2D systems, the foundations for full automation in piping isometrics were already being laid. For three decades, the evolution of CAD platforms like AutoCAD and BricsCAD has not only been followed — it has been actively shaped with specialized solutions.

Today, a legacy stands behind this work defined by technological change and the continuous refinement of complex algorithms. The LISP-based core logic has been polished through 30 years of real-world deployment, adapted to meet the extreme demands of global industry. From chemical plants to power generation — wherever isometrics are the backbone of construction, this expertise is at home.

1996 – The Foundation The Birth of CA3D-ISO Launching the first automated isometric generation. A milestone for engineering firms prioritizing efficiency over simple drafting.
2006 – Digital Integration Bill of Materials & ERP Connectivity Evolving from a drafting tool to a data hub. Introduction of automatic weld logs and direct interfaces to material management and ERP systems.
2016 – High-Performance CAD Platform Focus & Stability Consolidation onto modern CAD engines. Maximum stability and performance with large datasets in both 2D and 3D contexts.
2026 – The PiCAD® Era PiCAD®: The Best of 30 Years Three decades of experience consolidated into a new generation. Lean code, intuitive handling, and maximum revision-safe documentation for the modern engineer.

Why does this matter? Because experience means reliability. A product that has survived 30 years in the market delivers proven solutions, not experiments. PiCAD® is the logical result of three decades of feedback from engineers in the field. The pitfalls of piping standards and the challenges of the construction site are well known — and the software solves them.

What Powers It?

PiCAD® is not a superficial CAD add-on. It is a specialized system grown over decades, built on a well-considered technical architecture:

AutoLISP / LISP Core The core logic is implemented in AutoLISP — the most proven language for CAD automation, in production since 1986 and unmatched in stability by any modern alternative.
BricsCAD® Integration PiCAD® runs natively on BricsCAD® Pro — a powerful, DWG-compatible CAD platform that matches AutoCAD in capability while offering superior performance and cost efficiency.
Isometric-First Architecture Instead of building a complex 3D model first, work starts directly in the isometric view. The 3D volume model is generated automatically as a by-product — no extra effort required.
SAP-Ready Data Export Bill of materials, weld logs, and pipe book data are exported directly to CSV and Excel formats — ready for handover to ERP systems including SAP S/4HANA.

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