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The purpose of computer-aided design (CAD) is to determine and modify two and three-dimensional objects and to specify part manufacturing information. In the beginning of CAD, it started with 2D drawings that were similar to conventional technical hand drawings. This chapter provides an insight into the technology of CAD and into various application methods of CAD Modeling for technical component and system design in industry. Both, beginners and experts as well as Technical Management in Industry should learn how CAD works, which CAD modeling benefits exist and how modern CAD modeling approaches can be best integrated into the overall Virtual Product Creation solution portfolio in industry. From modeling theory and mathematical representations up to industry relevant working methods with respect to intelligent (and automated) geometric shape modeling, technical feature modeling and intelligent (associative) template modeling, all digital solutions levels of modern CAD are explained and enriched with best practical industry deployment and implementation advices. Examples from various CAD systems are illustrated and help to understand the digital modeling approaches.
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Stark, R. (2022). Major Technology 1: Computer Aided Design—CAD. In: Virtual Product Creation in Industry. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-64301-3_7
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