Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is an integrated computerized system combining all elements of Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to ensure efficient product development and manufacturing through real-time coordination.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.
A computer-assisted method of developing three-dimensional designs, crucial for the engineering and architectural professions, allowing designs to be tested under simulated real-time conditions without building physical models.
