Definition:
A collection of machinery and equipment designed to execute many operations on the object of work in the technological order, with an automatic working cycle and automatic control of technological process, using conventional control mechanisms, mechanical or electronic control equipment (without computer control), including self-acting support functions ( eg self-attachment, removal object of work, self-lifting, transfer of semi-finished products to the next work station, etc.).

High-level terms

• Means of automating production processes

Low-level terms:

• Production line (technology) controlled by computers