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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computer technology to aid in the design of a product. Current software packages range from 2D vector base drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers. more...

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Origins and terminology

CAD originally meant Computer-Aided Drafting or designing because of its original use as a replacement for traditional drafting. Now, CAD usually means Computer Aided Design to reflect the fact that modern CAD tools do more than just drafting. CAD is sometimes translated as "computer-assisted", "computer-aided drafting", or a similar phrase. Related acronyms are CADD, which stands for "computer-aided design and drafting", CAID for computer-aided industrial design and CAAD, for "computer-aided architectural design". All of these terms are essentially synonymous, but there are a few subtle differences in meaning and application.

Introduction

CAD is used to design, develop and optimize products, which can be goods used by end consumers or intermediate goods used in other products. CAD is also extensively used in the design of tools and machinery used in the manufacture of components, and in the drafting and design of all types of buildings, from small residential types (houses) to the largest commercial and industrial structures (hospitals and factories).

CAD is mainly used for detailed engineering of 3D models and/or 2D drawings of physical components, but it is also used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of products, through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies to definition of manufacturing methods of components.

CAD has become an especially important technology, within the scope of Computer Aided technologies, with benefits such as lower product development costs and a greatly shortened design cycle. CAD enables designers to lay out and develop work on screen, print it out and save it for future editing, saving time on their drawings.

Fields of use

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry

Architecture; Architectural engineering; Interior Design; Interior Architecture; Building engineering; Civil Engineering and Infrastructure; Construction; Roads and Highways; Railroads and Tunnels; Water Supply and Hydraulic Engineering; Storm Drain, Wastewater and Sewer systems; Mapping and Surveying; (Chemical) Plant Design; Factory Layout; Heating, Ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC);

; Mechanical (MCAD) Engineering

Automotive - vehicles; Aerospace; Consumer Goods; Machinery; Shipbuilding; Bio-mechanical systems;

; Electronic design automation (EDA)

Electronic and Electrical (ECAD); Digital circuit design;

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