It’s no secret that computer hardware has come a long way in the last decade—computer hardware that was prevalent back then is for the most part useless today.

Faster hardware means more robust software and mathematical algorithms/tolerances,If we were to try running a nominal level software engineering program on PC hardware that was 10 years old, the hardware requirements would be exceeded and the software likely would not run. So PC hardware technology is one of the most important advancements that affect the CAD/CAM market, as well as other relational markets. Without advancements in PC hardware, complex full-machine simulations, high tolerance toolpath calculations, etc. would not be possible.