Computer-Aided Engineering

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What Does Computer-Aided Engineering Mean?

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is the process of solving engineering problems through the use of sophisticated, interactive graphical software.

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CAE is one of the leading softwares employed by manufacturing organizations to mass produce products in a factory-based environment. It allows for more computations than is possible by hand, especially when it is coupled with optimization systems.

Techopedia Explains Computer-Aided Engineering

A CAE program is a mathematical model written in a programming language using a set of algortihms that define the manufacturing processes.

The process starts by first defining the analysis of the mathematical phenomenon. Next, the equations have to be defined. Finally, a model of physical configuration is created.This model may consist of 2-D or 3-D figures/shapes/curves/surfaces. This model is than applied to an actual production mechanism to design and develop the product.

Computer aided engineering is complemented by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing.

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