What is CAD/CAM?

[soonsoon88]

This is my first time approach to this course..
I am quite wondering..what is that actually..
is it important to career as an mechanical student ? why

 

[russ_watters]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design

 

[Lancelot59]

That article covers it pretty well. It's definitely important. Those courses essentially teach you how to use tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks to design projects.

 

[vlado_skopsko]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_manufacturing