Describe the use of computer-aided design (CAD) in manufacturing.

Description includes

• use of various CAD software for the creation, modification, and optimization of the design
• relationship among CAD, computer-aided engineering (CAE), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the differences between CAD, CAE, and CAM?
• What is CAD?
• What is CAE?
• What is CAM?
• How can CAD, CAE, and CAM be used in automation?