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CAD - Computer Aided Design
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Computers have been used in the design of cars for many years. The automotive industry has been one of the leading forces for CAD development alongside aerospace and the military. In fact, some years ago, the British military research unit - DERA - and Ford initiated a joint development programme to investigate new computer design technologies.
As with all the things in the world of computers, things started big and expensive and eventually became cheaper and smaller. Although design studios may now have large CAD walls to visualise developing vehicles, it is also possible to work on the design of a car from a single PC. There are a few, core systems and programmes used in the automotive industry. In this section, we look at the key features of each ranging from specifications to usage.
Key CAD Programmes
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