CAD/CAM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.

CAD/CAM systems have many similarities, and embrace many of the same technologies as real time process computer control systems, but they also contain important differences in technological emphasis. These differences focus attention on new industry sectors where CAD/CAM will introduce widespread change plus a potentially substantial socio-economic impact. A description is given of the CAD/CAM systems from these points of view, and outlines the function and activities of the CAD/CAM Technology Advancement Council that has been established to encourage and assist in the adoption of this technology in Canada.