What is CAD & how does it work?

CAD is used to create precise drawings and models of objects and structures, either in 2D or 3D. CAD was developed as a more accurate, affordable way for designers, engineers and manufacturers to design, visualize and test models while minimizing the chance of mistakes.

What is charged aerosol detection (CAD)?

In recent years, charged aerosol detection (CAD) has become the gold standard in the pharmaceutical industry for quantitative chromatographic analysis of analytes lacking a suitable chromophore.

What are the different types of CAD simulation and analysis tools?

A common CAD simulation and analysis tool is finite element analysis (FEA). This is illustrates how parts and assemblies behave when dynamically loaded. Examples include stress, strain, structural and vibration testing. Another related field of analysis and simulation is computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for examination of fluid flow.

What is a CAD detector?

First let‘s quickly cover what a CAD is for anyone new to this technology: The CAD is what we call a near-universal detector, meaning it can detect any non-volatile analyte regardless of whether or not a chromophore is present (key for UV detectors) or if it’s ionizable (essential for MS detection).