Abstract

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems have revolutionized various industries, providing professionals with sophisticated tools to design, analyze, and optimize products with greater precision and efficiency. These systems integrate both hardware and software to assist engineers, architects, and designers in creating and manipulating detailed representations of physical objects. This article explores the evolution of CAD systems, their core components, types, and applications across diverse sectors like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and architecture. We also delve into the benefits and challenges of using CAD systems, highlighting their influence on product development cycles, cost reduction, and innovation. The article further investigates recent advancements, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the rise of cloud-based CAD platforms, and future trends in the field. Through this research, we aim to offer an in-depth understanding of CAD systems, their transformative role in modern design workflows, and the technologies shaping their future.

Keywords: CAD, modelling tools, UI, 2D CAD, VR

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Abstract

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems have revolutionized various industries, providing professionals with sophisticated tools to design, analyze, and optimize products with greater precision and efficiency. These systems integrate both hardware and software to assist engineers, architects, and designers in creating and manipulating detailed representations of physical objects. This article explores the evolution of CAD systems, their core components, types, and applications across diverse sectors like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and architecture. We also delve into the benefits and challenges of using CAD systems, highlighting their influence on product development cycles, cost reduction, and innovation. The article further investigates recent advancements, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the rise of cloud-based CAD platforms, and future trends in the field. Through this research, we aim to offer an in-depth understanding of CAD systems, their transformative role in modern design workflows, and the technologies shaping their future.

Keywords: CAD, modelling tools, UI, 2D CAD, VR

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1. Babbage C. The analytical engine. University of California Press; 1982.
2. Gershenfeld N. When things start to think. Henry Holt and Co; 1999.
3. Hoffman T. CAD: Computer-aided design. Prentice Hall; 1987.
4. Dufresne P. The 3D CAD Revolution. Springer; 1994.
5. Browne M. 3D CAD Systems: An Overview. J Design Manuf. 1995.
6. Gero J. McNeil D. 3D CAD models and their role in product lifecycle management. Int J Design Eng. 1996.
7. Smith R, Zhang X. Impact of 3D CAD on product development time and cost. J Manuf Technol. 2002.
8. Hossain L, Dufresne P. Integration of CAD and PLM systems: A case study. J Product dDev.
9. Tlusty J. MacGregor H. Computer-aided manufacturing: The integration with CAD systems. J Manuf Sci Eng. 2001.
10. Madsen P, Smith L. Collaboration in Cloud-Based CAD Systems. J Collab Eng. 2018.
11. Garcia R. et al. Cloud-Based CAD: Benefits and challenges for small and medium enterprises. J Manuf Sci. 2020.
12. Wang C, et al. Artificial Intelligence and CAD: Future Trends. AI and Robotics Journal. 2019.
13. Cao G, Liu H. Machine learning in CAD systems: Opportunities and challenges. Int J Computer-Aided Design. 2021.
14. Cascini G, et al. Generative design in CAD systems: Current trends and future prospects. 2020. Design Studies.
15. Banerjee A, Ramachandran S. The role of augmented and virtual reality in CAD systems: A review. Int J Eng Technol. 2022.
16. Kumar A, Tiwari P. Challenges in implementing new technologies in CAD systems. Technol Innov Managt Rev. 2021.