Computer-aided technologies

The abbreviation CAx stands for computer-aided x, isolated and computer -assisted x, dt usually computer- based, computer- based and similar - where x is a placeholder for different letters are an abbreviation for single cycle elements and technologies of production. CAx encompasses the production-related applied computer science in the production industry and product lifecycle management.

Important abbreviations from the CAx world are:

  • CAD, computer-aided design, computer-aided design
  • CAE, computer- aided engineering, computer- aided design
  • CAI, computer -aided innovation, computer aided inventing
  • CAM, computer- aided manufacturing, computer- aided manufacturing
  • CAP, computer- assisted planning, computer-aided design
  • CAPP, computer -aided process planning, computer-aided manufacturing planning
  • CAQ, computer -aided quality assurance, computer-aided quality management
  • CAS, computer -aided styling, computer-aided design

Combinations are common:

  • This is referred to generally in CAD ​​/ CAM about the process to submit the draft model developed on computers electronically directly to the production, and vice versa also questions of production, as well as to have the function already incorporated by simulation in the design process.
  • CAS / CAD stands for the overall aesthetic and functional design (styling and design, Form & Function )

Especially in various sectors is also called:

  • CAAD, computer -aided architectural design, computer-aided architectural modeling
  • CASE computer-aided software engineering, computer- aided software engineering in the IT industry

Furthermore, the following abbreviations are still in the CAx - world relevance:

  • CIM, computer- integrated manufacturing, computer integrated manufacturing (also CAI computer-aided industry )
  • KBE, knowledge-based engineering, knowledge-based design
  • CNC computerized numerical control, numerical control, ie computer control for manufacturing machines
  • VR, virtual reality, virtual reality / simulation
  • DMU, Digital Mock Up, digital experimental model
  • RP, rapid prototyping, rapid prototyping (also in software development for rapid prototyping)
  • Applied computer science
  • Production Management
  • Application software
  • Abbreviation
Manufacturing engineering Product-Lifecycle-Management Computer-aided engineering Software prototyping
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