What is CAD?
If you’re new to the design process, you may have heard of the acronym CAD and wondered what it means. CAD is an essential, modern tool used for design in various industries, and the letters within the acronym stand for computer-aided design.
What is CAD used for?
An experienced design engineer can create, modify, analyse and optimise a design to prepare your product for manufacturing.
Why is CAD important?
CAD is a fundamental part of modern design, and there is every chance that you will need a CAD model of your product, in order to manufacture it.
The use of CAD during the design process should enhance your design's accuracy and quality. It should also vastly improve communication, and CAD software even allows you to keep a log of how your design has evolved during the product development process. This allows you to reflect on any design changes and keep track of what improvements you have made.
The majority of efficient design is conducted digitally these days, so if you’re thinking about developing a new product, we would advise you ensure you have an experienced CAD modeller within your project team.