computer-aided manufacturing

[kuhm-pyoo-ter-ey-did]

noun

1. the use of specially designed computers to improve and regulate manufacturing processes; a type of automation in which computers control and monitor industrial machinery. CAM

2. the techniques used in computer control and monitoring of industrial machinery and processes. CAM

Word History and Origins

Origin of computer-aided manufacturing¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The money will be used for an advanced manufacturing technologies training facility that will include classrooms, labs, demonstration areas, a student advisement center and computer-aided manufacturing simulation workstations.

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His research specialty is computer-aided manufacturing of integrated circuits.

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The teams each had to design and then produce a part using a computer-aided manufacturing program.

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A Hundegger computer-aided manufacturing panel-cutter rough-cut each beech plate.

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Other computer-aided manufacturing tools cut insulation, waterproofing material and cladding.

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