as in mechanization
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices
feared that automation would add millions to the ranks of the unemployed
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Recent Examples of automation
Even with advances in artificial intelligence and automation, the need for human insight hasn’t gone away.
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Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And what happens when automation replaces entry-level roles in an industry that once promised economic repair?
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
For manufacturers and logistics operators, the immediate opportunity lies in identifying repetitive manipulation tasks where current automation falls short.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The cost-cutting measures have been a success for UPS so far, with the company having saved $3.5 billion in 2025 as part of the network reconfiguration, which also included the closure of 93 facilities as part of its nationwide automation push.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
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Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And what happens when automation replaces entry-level roles in an industry that once promised economic repair?
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
For manufacturers and logistics operators, the immediate opportunity lies in identifying repetitive manipulation tasks where current automation falls short.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The cost-cutting measures have been a success for UPS so far, with the company having saved $3.5 billion in 2025 as part of the network reconfiguration, which also included the closure of 93 facilities as part of its nationwide automation push.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for automation
mechanization
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This structural change mirrors how mechanization once moved production closer to energy sources, unlocking speed, efficiency, and resilience.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This increases the work the weaver needs to do, but China’s rise as the world’s silk production center was likely due to the mechanization offered by the machine.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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