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CAD/CAM

American  
[kad-kam] / ˈkædˌkæm /

noun

  1. computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing; the combination of CAD and CAM.

Etymology

Origin of CAD/CAM

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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Dental-lab technicians shifted from manual molds to digital scanning and CAD/CAM; etchers and engravers moved from hand tools to digital engraving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

The minimalism of Twitter also appeals to me—I fear the day its developers improve it so you can use it for CAD/CAM and to build PowerPoint decks.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2011

Despite its obvious possibilities, the CAD/CAM revolution still faces several obstacles.

From Time Magazine Archive

Astonishing productivity gains are becoming almost routine with CAD/CAM technology.

From Time Magazine Archive

Among them: CAD/CAM machines that are used for computer-aided design and manufacturing, and computer-aided engineering equipment.

From Time Magazine Archive

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