Currently, two genres of CAD/CAM systems exist. One is used only in-office, while the other genre is a combination of in-office scanning and image transmission and milling of restorations or pouring of models in the laboratory. All systems start with scanning of the preparation, the method depending on the specific system. CAD/CAM systems have developed considerably, offering accuracy and more ...

Nowadays, the integration of different mechanical design process stages (Design, analysis and manufacturing) of is a necessity so as to reduce the time of design and optimization. This tendency of integration CAD/CAM/Analysis and automation of the corresponding processes requires shared data between the various tasks using an integrated product model. Our research is oriented to CAD/CAM/Analysi...