computer-aided production
nounUK /kəmˈpjuː.təˌeɪ.dɪd prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
US /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚˌeɪ.dɪd prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Using computers to help make things in a factory.
The toy factory uses computer-aided production to build robots quickly.
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2. The use of software to plan and control the steps of making goods.
Computer-aided production helps the team schedule each stage of assembly.
3. A way of making products where machines follow computer instructions.
With computer-aided production, the machines cut the metal exactly as designed.
4. The combination of computers and machines working together to build items.
Their computer-aided production line can switch from making cars to making trucks.