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 Machine Software
2D PCB Mill Autodesk EAGLE
2D PCB Mill / Laser cutter Inkscape
3D 3D printer Autodesk Fusion 360

CAM

Below is a list of CAM.

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

Software

Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk Fusion360

Autodesk Inventor

Bantam Tools PCB Software

Cura Type A

Inkscape

Silhouette Studio