Computer-Aided Design (CAD) refers to the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design, moving away from traditional hand-drawn methods. CAD software enhances productivity, improves design quality, and facilitates communication through 2D or 3D virtual models, thus reducing development costs and time. It plays a crucial role in product development, allowing for design changes before prototyping.

1. What is CAD?
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2. what does CAD stand for?
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3. what is CAD?
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4. the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
what is CAD?
computer-aided design: (noun)

5. what is CAD?
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Essentially, CAD allows you to draw lines and curves in order to build the likeness of a product, a model you can look at in any direction.

6. SOFTWARE….
Before CAD

7. Designs were done by hand by drafters who would draw out the design on paper. This difficult process took a lot of time.

8. to help design something in 2D or 3D
CAD uses computers

9. Increases the productivity of the designer, improves design quality, documents communication, and creates databases for manufacturing.
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Render designs faster
Perform engineering calculations
Model the entire object quickly
Change the virtual model before prototyping
Lower development costs
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CAD software can:

11. how do you use CAD?
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Designers use products like CATIA to produce CAD designs.
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product development & CAD
CAD is an
important part
of the product development process.
Saves engineers time
and effort.
Make design changes
before physical prototyping.
Lower development costs.
Shorter design cycles.

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