The field of computer-aided design has steadily advanced over the past four decades to the stage at which conceptual designs for new products can be made entirely within the framework of CAD software.
Precious CAD plays major role in the jewelry industry for computer-aided manufacturing.
Precious Jewel Modeler, Computer-Aided Manufacturing takes this one step further by bridging the gap between the conceptual design and the manufacturing of the finished product.
All in all, CAM software represents a continuation of the trend to make manufacturing entirely automated.