clous Glossary

Engineering is complex. In the clous glossary, we define what really matters.

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CIM – Computer Integrated Manufacturing

CAQ – Computer-aided Quality Assurance

CAx - Computer Aided Systems and Processes

CATIA – Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application

CAD – Computer Aided Design

CAM – Computer-aided Manufacturing

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DWG file - All about the DWG file format

DXF file - structure and shortcomings of the Drawing Interchange File Format

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Event-driven process chain: EPK definition, rules and examples

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IGES file - What is it?

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Product development: tasks, models & phases of product development

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

PDM - Product Data Management

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Robotic Process Automation: Definition, RPA Software & Tools

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STEP file - information about STEP file format (ISO 10303)

STL file - development, use and structure of the STL file format

Simultaneous engineering - definition, development and procedure

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Technical drawing: basics & free programs