Computer-aided industrial design
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Computer Aided Industrial Design (CAID) is a subset of computer-aided design (
CAID programs tend to provide designers with improved freedom of creativity compared to typical
- Creating sketches, using a stylus
- Generating curves directly from the sketch
- Generating surfaces directly from the curves
The end result is generally a 3D model that represents the main intent of the designer had in mind for the physical product.[2] Such models can then be saved in formats for more convenient exchange with others (such as OBJ for virtual viewing in 3D graphics programs) or manufacturing (such a STL to create a real-life model via a rapid prototyping machine). CAID helps the designer focus on the technical aspect of the design methodology rather than the sketching and modelling aspects, contributing to the selection of a better product proposal in less time. When product pre-requisites and parameters have been more completely defined, output from the CAID software can be imported into a
CAID is far more conceptual and less technically focused than
See also
[edit]- Industrial Design
- Freeform surface modelling
- Class A Surfaces
- Production
- Injection molding
- Automobile design(Y)
- AliasStudio, ICEM Surf, NX Shape Studio, CATIA Shape Design and Styling, SolidThinking, Rhinoceros, examples of CAID software
References
[edit]- ^ Giannini, Franca; Monti, Marina; Podehl, Gerd (2004-01-01). "Styling Properties and Features in Computer Aided Industrial Design". Computer-Aided Design and Applications. 1 (1–4): 321–330. doi:10.1080/16864360.2004.10738273. ISSN 1686-4360.
- ^ Dönmez, Saliha (2013-12-10). "Computer Aided Industrial Design Software Selection in Industrial Product Design Education at Turkey Using Expert Choice Program". Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 106: 682–689. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.12.078. hdl:11376/2921. ISSN 1877-0428.