This document provides an overview of CAD-CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing). It discusses the history of CAD-CAM from its origins in the 1950s to its development and integration in later decades. The document defines CAD as using computers to aid the product design process, while CAM refers to using computers in manufacturing planning and control. It then covers the technologies behind CAD-CAM, its advantages like increased productivity and ability to alter designs with minimal effort, and limitations such as requiring expensive software and specialized skills. The document also lists several industries that utilize CAD-CAM and popular CAD-CAM software programs before concluding with thoughts on future developments in the field.