Computer-aided design

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000078",
  "term": "Computer-aided design",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The use of computer software to design and document products, parts, and assemblies. Computer aided design (CAD) models serve as the foundational digital blueprint for additive manufacturing processes, defining the geometry and features of the object to be printed. These digital files are then converted into formats suitable for 3D printers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/computer-aided-design/"
}