About Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing Software (CAD/CAM)
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software (CAD/CAM) is used in mechanical, electrical, and electronic design; simulation, drafting, and engineering; and design analysis and manufacturing. Typically, CAD software and CAM software runs on mainframe computers, general-purpose workstations, and personal computers (PCs). Computer operating systems (OS) include Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Solaris, and SunOS. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group, and Solaris and SunOS are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software (CAD/CAM) for specialized hardware or proprietary operating systems is also available.

