The term CADSM refers to “The Experience of Designing and Application of CAD Systems”, an internationally recognized research framework and conference series. It is dedicated to advanced digital design, optimization of manufacturing, and microelectronics.
The evolution of CADSM tracks how computer-aided systems transitioned from basic automated drafting to highly specialized, data-driven frameworks for designing modern microchips and smart devices. Phase 1: Foundations of Technical Design (1950sā1970s)
Before CADSM became a formalized field, the baseline technology emerged from heavy manufacturing.
Manual Drafting Overhaul: Initial efforts targeted replacing manual drafting tables to reduce severe human errors.
Birth of CAD: Douglas T. Ross coined the term “Computer Aided Design,” and Ivan Sutherland developed Sketchpad in 1963, introducing the light-pen graphical interface.
Mainframe Reliance: Early computing was restricted to expensive, room-sized mainframes utilized exclusively by automotive and aerospace pioneers like General Motors and Lockheed.
Phase 2: Commercialization and 2D/3D Drafting (1980sā1990s)
The democratization of hardware shifted focus toward accessible desktop workstations. A Walk Through the History of CAD