This document provides an introduction to computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM). It discusses the product development cycle, various design processes, and the advantages of concurrent engineering over sequential engineering. It also describes CAD systems and their architecture, as well as computer graphics topics like coordinate systems, 2D and 3D transformations, line drawing algorithms, and viewing transformations. Key CAD applications and benefits are outlined. The document provides details on several CAD and design related topics at a high level.