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.

From Washington Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Times

On loan is a $200,000 “CAD/CAM” machine, which stands for “computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing,” which can design and mill a dental crown on the spot.

From Seattle Times