Computer Aided Designing Assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design

Computer Aided Machining Use of computer software to control machine tools and related machinery in the manufacturing of work pieces. Output is directly linked with CNC machining Used in manufacturing field

output is often in the form of electronic files Used in variety of field increase efficiency 1980s computer-aided design Autocad, CATIA,Pro Engineer

WorkNC , CamBam , BlenderCam

Auto CAD First developed 1982 by Auto desk Mainly concentrate 2 Dimensional Drawing and basic 3D modeling Commonly known as most user-friendly cad software.2D It supports CAM in limited way Sheet metal, composites designing cant be done Used in Electrical, Civil , Mechanical system designing.

CATIA Developed by French aircraft manufacturer Avions Marcel Dassault in 1977 Complex 2D and 3D geometry can be made. Commonly referred to as a 3D Product Lifecycle Management software suite It supports CAM Sheet metal, composites designing can be done Used in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic Civil, Mechanical system designing.