computer-integrated manufacturing
nounA way of making things in a factory where computers help run the machines.
The toy factory uses computer-integrated manufacturing so the robots and computers work together to build each toy.
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2. The use of computers to connect and control all parts of a factory's production process.
Computer-integrated manufacturing links design, planning, and assembly into one smooth system.
3. A business strategy that combines computer technology with manufacturing to improve speed and quality.
By adopting computer-integrated manufacturing, the company cut production time in half.
4. An engineering field focused on integrating software and hardware across a manufacturing plant.
She studied computer-integrated manufacturing to learn how to design smarter assembly lines.