what is the meaning of CAE(computer aided engineering) and CIM(computer integrated manufacturing

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Q. Can anyone explaing to me the meaning of the following terms. CAE(computer aided engineering) CIM(computer integrated manufacturing) Where do cad/cam stand in relation with cae and cim?

A. -CAD - Computer Aided Drafting CAM - Computer Aided Machining CAE - Computer Aided Engineering Between those3 I think you can, or should be able tell the difference. CIM - Computer Integrated Manufacturing - CIM, is the phrase used to describe the complete automation of a manufacturing plant.... If you do a search through Yahoo you could find this information out there. I ran a search and found lots of information concerning it. -As far as I understand CAD can stand for both Computer-Aided Drafting or Design. CAM = Computer-Aided Manufacturing and CAD/CAM reflects the integration of design with manufacturing i.e., the direct transfer of design model to the workshop machine with no or minimal human intervention. CIM = Computer Integrated Manufacturing is diffirent from CAD/CAM because the former is more adminstrative oriented while the later is purely technical. CAE = Computer-Aided Engineering is like CAD/CAM but with wider scope. The concept is often used to include the analysis side (f.eg. FEM analysis) to design and manufacturing. I may say CAE = CAD/CAPP/CAM + FEM

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