CAD/CAM refers to the integration of Computer-aided design (CAD) and Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Both of these require powerful computers. CAD software helps designers and draftsmen; CAM "reduces manpower costs" in the manufacturing process.

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is the process used by engineers and architects to generate CAD perfect CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) is the art of producing an engineering drawing on a...