Computer-aided manufacturing refers to the use of computers to translate the design into an actual product. CAD/CAM systems are usually modular, with hardware and software programs selected to user requirements.
Typically, these systems include a computer and mass memory for information processing and storing, input terminals for design creation and observation, and output devices for converting stored information into drawings and reports.
CAD/CAM systems are used in the electronics industry to perform all steps of artwork generation (from concept to actual production), specifically in the manufacturing of circuits.
