CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM[1] refers to the integration[2] of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Both of these require powerful computers. CAD software helps designers and draftsmen; CAM "reduces manpower costs" in the manufacturing process.[3]

CAD workstation and operator
  1. ^ Eric N. Berg (March 24, 1985). "CAD/CAM's Pioneer Bets It All". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference CADcamSIM.NYT was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Robert Metz (October 28, 1981). "A 'New' Face In CAD/CAM". The New York Times.