Computer aided design and design automation in Europe

Abstract

The development of CAD and DA in Italy and Germany compares closely with that in Britain. Germany, although lagging behind the US in computer utilization in engineering design, appeared to have better and more numerous contacts with US research in CAD and DA than either Italy or Britain has. Philips in Holland is taking a very aggressive approach to developing company coordination in CAD. Similarly, Siemens in Germany has a sizable group in CAD. Olivetti in Italy over the years, has developed extensive DA systems quite independent of other research. Among the universities, the University of Karlsruhe, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt and University of Bologna and have active and excellent research programs in CAD and DA.