### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Articles [![The Relevance of PLM Software in the Manufacturing Industry](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/PLM%20Software-AS.jpg "The Relevance of PLM Software in the Manufacturing Industry")](https://www.g2.com/articles/plm-software-in-manufacturing-industry) [ ### The Relevance of PLM Software in the Manufacturing Industry ](https://www.g2.com/articles/plm-software-in-manufacturing-industry) Traditional product lifecycle management (PLM) has come a long way—from its genesis as a solution focused on computer-aided design (CAD), offering document management capabilities to its evolution as a SaaS platform that manages the lifecycle of highly complex products.      [ ![Anindita Sengupta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Anindita Sengupta") AS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/anindita-sengupta) by Anindita Sengupta ## Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Glossary Terms [![Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Computer-Aided%20Manufacturing%20G2.jpg "Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/computer-aided-manufacturing-definition) [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/computer-aided-manufacturing-definition) What is computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and why is it important? Our G2 guide can help you understand CAM, how it’s used by industry professionals, and the benefits of CAM. by Anindita Sengupta Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Autodesk Fusion [What features and functionality are included in Fusion 360?](/discussions/features-and-functionality) Features and functionality For a full set of features, please see the following page - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/compare. Answered: Shannon McGarry on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/features-and-functionality/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Autodesk Fusion [How do I purchase cloud credits for Fusion 360?](/discussions/cloud-credits-ac91e4b8-9b5c-4a87-8d0a-cd2150c2ea3e) Cloud credits Packs of 100 Cloud Credits are available for purchase and can be purchased by: Go to the Management tab in your Autodesk account page. Click on the Reporting tab on the left side of the page (the icon looks like a graph). Click the Get individual credits button OR if there is a shared contract pool, the contract manager can select Get Cloud Credits next to a Shared Contract. This will take you to a pop-up window where credits can be bought Note: By selecting "My Cloud Credits" at the bottom of the Autodesk Account Management page, the option for Get Cloud Credits will not appear. Alternatively, Cloud Credits can be purchased in-product via the Rendering environment: Within Fusion 360, switch to the Render Environment Select Render, and toggle to the Cloud Render Click "1 Credit Required" to expand the dialog Select Buy More to be taken to the purchasing site Answered: Shannon McGarry on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/cloud-credits-ac91e4b8-9b5c-4a87-8d0a-cd2150c2ea3e/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Autodesk Fusion [Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?](/discussions/cloud-credits) Cloud credits I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local computing (your computer), which requires no credits! Answered: Kyler Zimmerman on March 19, 2020 Each annual subscription comes with 100 cloud credits. Cloud credits are needed for advanced simulation, generative design, and cloud-rendering. 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