Title :
CAD/CAM - The Foundation for Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Author :
Simon, Richard L.
Author_Institution :
Computervision Corporation
Abstract :
The decade of the 1980´s is a critical time for many worldwide manufacturers. Lagging productivity and competition for scarce resources has caused manufacturers to turn to computer technology for help. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is considered one of the best means for increasing manufacturing productivity. CAD/CAM is one of the best foundations to build on to achieve the benefits of CIM.
Keywords :
Application software; CADCAM; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; Costs; Design automation; Manufacturing automation; Manufacturing industries; Product design; Productivity;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation, 1983. 20th Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0026-8
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.1983.1585730
