CAD/CAM and PLM. (CAD/CAM Outlook).(Brief Article)

From: Modern Machine Shop | Date: December 1, 2001| Author: Christman, Alan | Copyright information

Traditionally, CAD/CAM has been considered a distinct market area or application sector, with CAD and CAM being related but somewhat independent sub-segments. Applications under this umbrella include the authoring tools to create conceptual designs, product designs, tool designs and product documentation, and the NC software programs used to generate and visualize the tool paths necessary to machine a part. Both the CAD and CAM markets are clearly definable. The value of user purch...

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