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#  Differences Between CAD and CAM Then and Now

Most engineers today are familiar with computer-aided design (CAD) tools that create digital 2D and 3D designs and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software that brings those designs to the shop floor. But that wasn't always the case.

Download this article to learn the Then and Now of:

- Design Tools
- Simulation and Visualization
- Manufacturing and Collaborative Tools