Competitive Assessment of the U.S. Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Systems Industry

摘要

The Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) industry has experienced phenomenal revenue growth in the past decade. The U.S. producers control the domestic market for CAD/CAM systems, and face only limited competition in foreign markets. The U.S. CAD/CAM industry appears to be in a good position to capitalize on the spread of systems applications, both in domestic manufacturing industries and worldwide. However, the U.S. industry edge will narrow in the years to come as the Japanese and European industries grow and gain more experience with the technologies involved. Future revenue growth will depend in large part on the pace of overall economic growth, the existence of a favorable investment climate, and the ability of manufacturers to justify investment in CAD/CAM and to integrate the systems effectively into their operations.