CAD'05 - Bangkok, Thailand

Keynote Speakers

Product Lifecycle Management, Debasish Dutta, University of Michican

CAD in Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Application, Wei Sun, Drexel University

Intelligent Mold Shop, Byoung K. Choi, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Rapid Prototyping: Tools for Product Development, Ian Gibson, The University of Hong Kong

Geometric Optimizations, Kai Tang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Geometric Constraint Solving, Christoph Hoffmann, Purdue University and Robert Joan-Arinyo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

Advances in Reverse Engineering, Colin Bradley, University of Victoria

Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing, Andrew Nee, National University of Singapore

Object Definition from a Sketch to Support Concept Development, Nicholas S. Sapidis and Sofia Kyratzi, University of the Aegean

Direct Machining from a CAD/CAM Application, Ed Red and Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

Best Paper Award

A Brief on Constraint Solving, C. M. Hoffmann and R. Joan-Arinyo, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 2(5), 2005, 655-663

CAD'06 - Phuket, Thailand

Keynote Speakers

Geometric Constraints Solving using Multivariate Spline Functions, Gershon Elber, TECHNION

Manufacturing Tolerancing and Inspection, Allan D. Spence, McMaster University

Content-based Search Techniques for Searching CAD Databases, Satyandra K. Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park

Developments in Feature Modeling, Willem F. Bronsvoort, Delft University of Technology

Simulating on-line 3-D Fashion, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann, University of Geneva

CAD/CAM Methods for Reverse Engineering, Ioannis Fudos, University of Ioannina

Mesh-based Geometric Data Processing for Product Development, Kenji Shimada, Carnegie Mellon University

Modeling Very Complex Geometric Assemblies, Pere Brunet, Isabel Navazo and Alvar Vinacua, Universitat Politecnica de Cataluna

CAD System for Human-centered Design, Kunwoo Lee, Seoul National University

Sculptured Surfaces and 5-Axis Machining, Yuan-Shin Lee, North Carolina State University

Best Paper Award

Progressive Conversion from B-rep to BSP for Streaming Geometric Modeling, C. Bajaj, A. Paoluzzi and G. Scorzelli, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 3(5), 2006, 577-586

CAD'07 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Keynote Speakers

Programmable Graphics Processors in Computer Aided Design, Thomas R. Kurfess, Clemson University

Data Mining for Knowledge-Driven Design, Andrew Kusiak, The University of Iowa

Reverse Engineering of Reliefs, Ralph R. Martin, Cardiff University

Towards Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing at the Nanoscale, Aristides A. G. Requicha, University of Southern California

A Survey of Computer-Aided Tolerance Analysis Methods for Design, Jami J. Shah, Arizona State University

A Metaknowledge Approach to Facilitate Knowledge Sharing in the Global Product Development Process, James Gao, University of Greenwich

Best Paper Awards

Modeling Heterogeneous Objects in CAD, X.J. Wu, W.J. Liu and M.Y. Wang, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 4(6), 2007, 731-740

Energy Minimizers for Curvature-Based Surface Functionals, P. Joshi and C. Séquin, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 4(5), 2007, 607-617

CAD'08 - Orlando, USA

Keynote Speakers

Engineering Design at NSF: Past and Future, Judy M. Vance, National Science Foundation

The Latest Software Tools to Support Advanced Design Techniques and Processes, Michael M. Campbell, Parametric Technology Corporation

Moving beyond 3D design with Digital Prototyping, Jay Tedeschi, Autodesk

Shape Search Sciences: An Engineering Design Perspective, Karthik Ramani, Purdue University

Effects of Computational Uncertainties in Solid Modeling, William Denker, Solid Modeling Solutions, Inc.

Automatic Procedures to Create CAD Models from Measured Data, Tamas Varady, Geomagic

Design for Additive Manufacturing, David W. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Visualizing Information in the Early Stages of Engineering Design, Filippo Salustri, Ryerson University

Best Paper Awards

D-Plan: Efficient Collision-Free Path Computation for Part Removal and Disassembly, L. Zhang, X. Huang, Y. J. Kim and D. Manocha, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 5(6), 2008, 774-786

Meshless Extraction of Closed Feature Lines Using Histogram Thresholding, K. Demarsin, D. Vanderstraeten and D. Roose, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 5(5), 2008, 589-600

CAD'09 - Reno, USA

Keynote Speakers

An Introduction to HOOPS with an Overview of Current Trends in CAD/CAM/CAE Graphics, Ron Fritz and Gavin Bridgeman, Tech Soft 3D

Issues with Downstream Use of 3D Engineering Geometry, David Kasik, The Boeing Company

NURBS Modeling: Past, Present and Future, Robert M. Blomgren, Solid Modeling Solutions, Inc.

Making Great Ideas Reality, Seth A. Hindman, Autodesk,Inc.

Direct Engineering Analysis via Distance Sampling, Vadim Shapiro, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Shape Similarity, Takis Sakkalis, Agricultural University of Athens

Spatially Realistic CAD from Multi-scale Bio-Imaging, Chandrajit Bajaj, University of Texas at Austin

Optimization Driven Design: Unleashing Human and “Machine” Creativity, Michael Y. Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Best Paper Awards

Computing Minkowski Sum of Periodic Surface Models, Yan Wang, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 6(6), 2009, 825-837

Machined Surface Error Analysis for Laser Micromachining of Biocompatible Polymers for Medical Devices Manufacturing, Deyao Ren, Roger J. Narayan and Yuan-Shin Lee,Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 6(6), 2009, 781-793

CAD'10 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Host Co-Chairs

Tamer M. Shahin

United Arab Emirates University

UAE

Ramy F. Harik

Lebanese American University

Lebanon

Keynote Speakers

Effective Knowledge Life-Cycle Management to Improve Design Efficiency, Alain Bernard, Ecole Centrale de Nantes

Crowdsourcing CAD/CAM Applications, Jonathan Corney, University of Strathclyde

Approaches to Integrating Distributed Engineering Systems, Alex Duffy, University of Strathclyde

The Role of CAD in Biomaterials: Applications and Challenges, Mark Miodownik, King's College London

3D Web Interaction of Modeling 3D Garments, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann, University of Geneva

CAD and CAE Interoperability: How to Capture and Automate best Practices, Eddy Fadel, MSC Sotware

An Introduction to MachineWorks with an Overview of CNC Simulation and Verification, , Fenqiang Lin, MachineWorks Ltd

Free Commercial Grade Graphics and Translation Technology for Academia, Yanick Fluhmann, Tech Soft 3D

Best Paper Awards

Snake-Based Segmentation of Teeth from Virtual Dental Casts, T. Kronfeld, D. Brunner and G. Brunnett, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 7(2), 2010, 221-233

PCS: Prominent Cross-Sections for Mesh Models, S. Sellamani et al, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 7(4), 2010, 601-620

CAD'11 - Taipei, Taiwan

Host Co-Chairs

Fuhua (Frank) Cheng

University of Kentucky

USA

Alan C. Lin

National Taiwan University Science and Technology

TAIWAN

Keynote Speakers

Vehicle Electrication - Challenge and Opportunity, Han-Ying Wang, Industrial Technology Research Institute

New Developments in Optimization Methods for Mesh Generation, Wenping Wang, University of Hong Kong

Digital Shape Recognition using X-rays CT Scanning,, Hiromasa Suzuki, University of Tokyo

Model Driven and Knowledge Based Methodology for Engineering Design Change Management, James Gao, University of Greenwich

Physics Based Shape Modeling, Dynamic Simulation and Engineering Applications, Hong Qin, State University of New York at Stony Brook

High Quality and Controllable Quadrangulation, Hujun Bao, Zhejiang University

Development of Virtual Machine Tool for Simulation and Evaluation, Rong-Shean Lee, National Cheng Kung University

How Computer-Aided Design Improves Everyday People's Lives, William Townsend, Barnett Technologies, Inc.

Value-added CAD, James Wang, Qisda Corporation

Semantic-based Shape Modeling, Jun-Hai Yong, Tsinghua University

Towards the Formulation of Aesthetic Curves and Surfaces, Kenjiro Miura, Shizuoka University

3-D Human Modeling and its Application to Virtual Ergonomic Assessments, Satoshi Kanai, Hokkaido University

CAD'12 - Niagara Falls, CANADA

Host Co-Chairs

Qingjin Peng

University of Manitoba

CANADA

Jie Shen

University of Michigan - Dearborn

USA

Keynote Speakers

An Introduction to Polygonica with an Overview of Polygonal Solid Modeling, Fenqiang Lin, Machine Works Ltd.

Classroom Strategies for Applying Sustainability Principles to Real-World Design Problems, Derek Murphy, Studica Ltd.

Parallel Algorithms for Needle Insertion in Soft Tissues using NVDIA CUDA, Alexandru Patriciu, McMaster University

How Would You Like Your World Today, Rafael Bidarra, Delft University of Technology

Engineering Software License Management Tools and Methodology, Guy Haas, TeamEDA, Inc.

Digital and Virtual 3D Applications in Architecture and Construction, Wael Abdelhameed, University of Bahrain

Towards Engineering Assurance via Unified CAD and CAE Feature Interactions, Yongsheng Ma, University of Alberta

Variety in Design and Manufacturing - Challenges and Opportunities, Hoda ElMaraghy, University of Windsor

Multi-User Part and Assembly Synchronous Modeling, Analysis and Design Collaboration, C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

An Interface Based API for Mesh Visualization, Michael Heck, Visualization Sciences Group

CNC Connectivity as a Competitive Edge, David McPhail, Memex Automation, Inc.

MTConnect: How an Open Protocol is Changing Manufacturing, David Edstrom, MTConnect Institute

Best Paper Awards

Triangular Mesh Deformation via Edge-Based Graph, K. Wang, J. Zheng, H.-S. Seah, Y. Ma, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 9(3), 2012, 345-359

A Visual Geometry-Based Hybrid Approach for Surface Simplification, L.P. Xing and K.C. Hui, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 9(2), 2012, 167-176

Interactive Inverse 3D Modeling, J. Andrews, H. Jin, and C. Séquin,Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 9(6), 2012, 881-900

CAD'13 - Bergamo, ITALY

Host Co-Chairs

Caterina Rizzi

University of Bergamo

ITALY

Georgio Colombo

Politecnico di Milano

ITALY

Keynote Speakers

From CAD to Virtual Prototyping: The Evolution of the Approach to Product Development, Umberto Cugini, Politecnico di Milano

Yacht Design and Engineering, Giovanni Ceccarelli, Ceccarelli Yacht Design and Engineering

Embedding of Design and Engineering Intent within CAx Models and Assemblies, Jan Larsson, Siemens Industry Software Limited

Ultra Fast 3D CAD System for Machine Design, Masaharu Tosu, iCAD Ltd.

Design for Human-Centered Free-Form Products: What is Next?, Charlie C. L. Wang, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Best Paper Awards

Designing Log-aesthetic Splines with G2 Continuity, K.J. Miura, D. Shibuya, R.U. Gobithaasan, and S. Usuki, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 10(6), 2013, 1021-1032

Template-based Geometric Transformations of a Functionally Enriched DMU into FE Assembly Models, F. Boussuge, A. Shahwan, J.-C. Léon, S. Hahmann, G. Foucault and L. Fine, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 11(4), 2014, 436-449

CAD'14 - Hong Kong, CHINA SAR

Host Co-Chairs

Ajay Joneja

University of Science and Technology

HONG KONG

Weiyin Ma

City University of Hong Kong

HONG KONG

Keynote Speakers

3-D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Yong Chen, University of Southern California

Digital Human Modeling, Kunwoo Lee, Seoul National University

CAD Model Retrieval, Shuming Gao, Zhejiang University

T-splines, Jianmin Zheng, Nanyang Technological University

Best Paper Awards

Reconstruction of Polygonal Faces from Large-Scale Point-Clouds of Engineering Plants, H. Masuda, T. Niwa, I. Tanaka and R. Matsuoka, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 12(5), 2015, 555-563

Computing Mitered Offset Curves Based on Straight Skeletons, P. Palfrader and M. Held, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 12(4), 2015, 414-424

CAD'15 - London, UK

Host Co-Chairs

James Gao

Medway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering, University of Greenwich

UK

Simeon Keates

Dean, School of Engineering, University of Greenwich

UK

Keynote Speakers

Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management to Support Product Innovation, Caterina Rizzi, University of Bergamo, ITALY

PLM-based Solutions for Extended Enterprises, David Baudry, LUSINE Research Lab, CESI, FRANCE

CAD CAM: An Aerospace Perspective, Clive Simmonds, BAE Systems, USA

Intelligent Machining for Complex Aerospace Structural Parts based on Dynamic Features, Yingguang Li, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, CHINA

What is Important for Innovation: Skills, Experiences and Environments, Debasish (Deba) Dutta, Purdue University, USA

Best Paper Award

Embodied Prototyping: Exploration of a Design-Fabrication Framework for Large-scale Model Manufacturing, L. Sass, L. Chen, W. K. Sung, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 13(1), 2016, 124-137

CAD'16 - Vancouver, CANADA

Host Co-Chairs

Hsi-Yung Feng

Professor, University of British Columbia

CANADA

Sheldon Green

Head, University of British Columbia

CANADA

Keynote Speakers

Quantifying Design, Alla Sheffer, University of British Columbia, CANADA

Virtual Machining within CAM Environment, Yusuf Altintas, University of British Columbia, CANADA

Using Melt Electrospinning to make 3D Substrates for Stem Cell Differentiation, Stephanie Willerth, University of Victoria, CANADA

Generative Computer-Aided Design, Lujie Chen, Singapore University of Technology and Design, SINGAPORE

Bionic Design, Carlo Menon, Simon Fraser University, CANADA

Best Paper Award

Bivariate Splines over Triangular Meshes for Freeform Surface Modeling with Sharp Features, J. Cao and J. Zheng, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 14(4), 2017, 498-506

CAD'17 - Okayama, JAPAN

Host Co-Chairs

Masaji Tanaka

Professor, Okayama University of Science

JAPAN

Kenjiro Miura

Professor, Shizuoka University

JAPAN

Masakazu Kobayashi

Associate Professor, Toyota Technological University

JAPAN

Keynote Speakers

How can 3D Technology Contribute to Manufacturing Industry in the Future?, Hiroshi Toriya, Lattice Technology, Inc., JAPAN

Open CAM Kernel Kodatuno Project, Naoki Asakawa, Kanazawa University, JAPAN

Digital Delight Design: Introduction of Delight Design Platform Project, Hiromasa Suzuki, University of Tokyo, JAPAN

Aesthetic Surface in Computer-Aided Design, Masatake Higashi, Toyota Technological Institute, JAPAN

Emergence of Additive Manufacturing Design Environments for Composite Structures in Aerospace Applications, Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina, USA

Use of CAD in Nakashima Group, Yoshio Nakashima, Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd.

Best Paper Award

Automatic Construction of Structural CAD Models from 3D Topology Optimization, J-C. Cuilliere, V. Francois, A. Nana, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 15(1), 2018, 107-121

CAD'18 - Paris, FRANCE

Host Co-Chairs

Charyar Mehdi-Souzani

Associate Professor, Université Paris13-LURPA ENS Paris-Saclay

FRANCE

Claire Lartigue

Professor, Université Paris Sud- LURPA ENS Paris-Saclay,

FRANCE

Keynote Speakers

Smart Automation: A Big Data Perspective, Andrew Kusiak, The University of Iowa, USA

Geometric Approximations for Value Engineering in Complex Architectural Shapes, Ajay Joneja, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HONG KONG

Shape Engineering for Geometrical Product Specification and Visualization, Nabil Anwer, University Paris - Sud, FRANCE

Digital Design and Manufacturing: A Step Change for Aircraft Industry, Benoit Marget, Airbus, FRANCE

The Advances of Robotics in Automotive Manufacturing: How Innovations in the Field of Robotics Respond to new Challenges of the Automotive Industry, Nahid Karshenas, PSA Peugeot - Citroen, FRANCE

3D Geometrical Tolerancing at the Center of Dessault Systems 3D Master Solutions, M. Dominique Gaunet, Dassault Systems, FRANCE

Best Paper Award

Cylinder-based Efficient and Robust Registration and Model Fitting of Laser-scanned Point Clouds for As-built Modeling of Piping Systems, R. Moritani, S. Kanai, H. Date, M. Watanabe, T. Nakano and Y. Yamauchi, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 16(3), 2019, 396-412

CAD'19 - SINGAPORE

Host Co-Chairs

Lujie Chen

Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

SINGAPORE

Jianxi Luo

Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design

SINGAPORE

Keynote Speakers

CAD as a Decision Making Tool Across the Product Design and Development Process, Arlindo Silva, Singapore University of Technology and Design, SINGAPORE

Rapid Design and Delivery of Buildings, Lawrence Sass, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Computer-Aided Ideation for Engineering Design, Jianxi Luo, Singapore University of Technology and Design, SINGAPORE

Using CAD in Biofluid Mechanics Research on Cardiovascular Physiology and Disease, Choon Hwai Yap, National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE

Design for Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges, David W. Rosen, Singapore University of Technology and Design, SINGAPORE

Lattice Structure Design and Additive Manufacturing, Wen Feng Lu, National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE

Best Paper Award

Free-form Feature Classification for Finite Element Meshing based on Shape Descriptors and Machine Learning, I. Takaishi, S. Kanai, H. Date, H. Takashima, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 17(5), 2020, 1049-1066

CAD'20 - COVID-19

Host Co-Chairs

Keynote Speakers

Best Paper Award

Triangular and Quadrilateral Bézier Discretizations of Trimmed CAD Surfaces and Its Application to the Isogeometric Analysis, X. Du, G. Zhao, W. Wang, M. Guo, R. Zhang and J. Yang, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 18(4), 2021, 738-759

CAD'21 - Barcelona, SPAIN

Host Co-Chairs

Robert Joan-Arinyo

Professor, Polytechnic University of Catalonia

SPAIN

Isabel Navazo

Professor, Polytechnic University of Catalonia

SPAIN

Keynote Speakers

Multi-Axis Additive Manufacturing: Support-Free and Strength Reinforcement, Charlie C. L. Wang, University of Manchester, UK

3D Reconstruction of Buildings, Carlos Andujar, UPC, SPAIN

CAD Systems in a Multi-disciplinary Engineering Company, Jaume Sole, SENER, SPAIN

3D Printing: Change how the World Designs and Manufactures, Josep Giralt, HP Barcelona, SPAIN

Best Paper Award

GPU-Accelerated Post-Processing and Animated Volume Rendering of Isogeometric Analysis Results, H. Shah, X. Huang, O. Bingol, M. Rajanna and A. Krishnamurthy, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 19(4), 2022, 779-796

CAD'22 - Beijing, CHINA

Host Co-Chairs

Gang Zhao

Professor and Vice President, Beihang University

CHINA

Liu Qiang

Honorary Chairman, Beihang University

CHINA

Keynote Speakers

T-spline Modeling and its Applications in CAD/CAE/CAM, Gang Zhao, Beihang University, CHINA

Deep Learning Over Triangle Meshes, Shi-Min Hu, Tsinghua University, CHINA

Some Advances in High-quality Generation and Local Editing of Hexahedral Mesh, Shu-Ming Gao, Zhejiang University, CHINA

An F-rep CAE Method on Complex CAD Models, Zhou-Wang Yang, University of Science and Technology of China, CHINA

Best Paper Award

Preliminary Shape Similarity Analysis and Standardization for Pre-Bent Rod Design for Adult Spinal Deformity Correction, A. Soutome, S. Kanai, H. Date, T. Kokabu, Y. Abe, H. Moridaira, H. Taneichi and H. Sudo, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 20(5), 2023, 797-813

CAD'23 - Mexico City, MEXICO

Host Co-Chairs

Gloria Angélica Martínez de la Peña

Director and Research Professor, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Cuajimalpa

MEXICO

Erika Cecilia Castañeda Arredondo

Head and Research Professor, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Cuajimalpa

MEXICO

Keynote Speakers

Architectural and Interior Lighting in Complex Geometries, Juan Manuel Gutierrez, IGHtArq, MEXICO

Design Process and Materialization of an Emergency Housing Structure, Pedro Jesús Villanueva Ramírez, UAM, Xochimilco, MEXICO

Coloring Maps and their Applications, Mika Olsen, UAM, Cuajimalpa, MEXICO

Best Paper Award

Automatic 3D Modeling Process for Predefined Geometrical Categories Based on Convolutional Neural Network and Computer-Vision Analysis of Orthographic Images , L. A. Micoli, G. Guidi, and G. Caruso Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 21(4), 2024, 677-692

CAD'24 - Eger, HUNGARY

Host Co-Chairs

Tamás Várady

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest

HUNGARY

Miklós Hoffmann

Eszterhazy Karoly Catholic University, Eger

HUNGARY

Keynote Speakers

Under the Hood of Shapr3D: Unraveling Parametric Modeling, István Kovács, Shapr3D, HUNGARY

Part and Self-Aware CNC Milling Machining, Stephen Mann, University of Waterloo, CANADA

Log-aesthetic Curves and Similarity Geometry, Kenjiro T. Miura, Shizuoka University, JAPAN

A Bird's-Eye View of Ribbon-Based Multi-Sided Surfaces, Peter Salvi, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, HUNGARY

Shape Modeling by Skinning Circles and Spheres: A 15-year Survey, Miklos Hoffmann, Eszterhazy Karoly Catholic University, HUNGARY

Best Paper Award

3D Model for Representation and Visualization of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Data , S. Gerbaud, S. Horna, R. Zrour, C. Guillevin, M. Naudin and P. Meseure, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 22(a), 2025, bbb-ccc