Analyze use of computer-aided design (CAD), three-dimensional (3D) printing, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) in manufacturing.

Analysis includes

• a 3D CAD model
• the relationship among CAD, computer-aided engineering (CAE), and CAM
• rapid prototyping
• use of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools.

Teacher Resource: An Abbreviated History of Automation & Industrial Controls Systems and Cybersecurity, A SANS Analyst Whitepaper (https://ics.sans.org/media/An-Abbreviated-History-of-Automation-and-ICS-Cybersecurity.pdf Links to an external site.) 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the difference among CAD, CAE, and CAM?
• What is an example of rapid prototyping?
• Why is data security important? What are some considerations for securing design files?