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In this article the authors discuss the significant technical challenges facing the computer-aided design (CAD) industry and research community and present an approach to address these issues. Ivan Sutherland, developer of the original Sketchpad application, used the number 10 to bring significant consistency to hidden surface algorithms for computer graphics in his classic paper. The concept of CAD itself has expanded into computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided engineering (CAE). Basic CAD techniques are reapplied in a number of places, including electrical and mechanical product development, buildings, and entertainment. CAD, CAM and CAE generate massive amounts of data that must be clearly organized and placed under strict configuration control. The CAD industry also provides support to these functions through product lifecycle management systems. The key component of all CAD applications is the end user. Users' success or failure in interacting with CAD products ultimately governs the success of the products themselves.

Explores the traditional and current uses of large displays in automotive design. Applications that make innovative use of large-format electronic displays; Traditional uses of large displays; Emerging generation of large-format displays for automotive design and construction.