Computer-aided design

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Computer-assisted design is using software to take an idea in your head and create a digital model of it.

Computer-assisted manufacturing is using software to translate your model (which you created with CAM) into a version the target machine can understand.

CAD

Below is a list of CAD.

Type Software Machine
2D Autodesk EAGLE PCB Mill
2D Inkscape PCB Mill / Laser cutter
3D Autodesk Fusion360 3D printer

CAM

Below is a list of CAM.

Type Software Machine
2D Silhouette Studio Vinyl cutter
3D Bantam Tools software PCB Mill
3D Cura Type A 3D printer